Mukachevo Eparchy priest receives commendations from AFU
Archpriest Vasyl Lomaha of the Mukachevo Eparchy. Photo: Mukachevo Eparchy press service
On February 8, 2026, in the city of Berehove, Zakarpattia region, a clergyman of the UOC’s Mukachevo Eparchy received commendations from the Armed Forces of Ukraine and from the civic organization “Berehove Union of Mothers and Wives of ATO Participants,” the Mukachevo Eparchy press service reports.
The presentation ceremony took place at the Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos. The certificates of appreciation were handed to the dean of the Berehove District, Archpriest Vasyl Lomaha.
The statement notes that representatives of the Armed Forces expressed gratitude for the prayers that strengthen the spiritual and moral resilience of servicemen, as well as for support offered to defenders and their families.
During the service, Archpriest Vasyl addressed the soldiers with words of thanks, emphasizing that it is the warriors and defenders who deserve the greatest respect for their courage, bravery, and devotion. The priest wished God’s protection upon the defenders and their loved ones, and a swift return of each of them to their families.
Earlier, the UOJ reported that the Mukachevo Eparchy supported the families of fallen soldiers.
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