On the day of veneration of the icon “Joy of All Who Sorrow,” Metropolitan Theodore presided over the Divine Liturgy, concelebrated by Bishop Hilarion. A charity fair was held on the monastery grounds.
Today, November 6, on the day the Church honors the icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow,” a festive archiepiscopal service was held at the Chervonohirsky Men’s Monastery in Honor of All Saints in Mukachevo.
The prayer service brought together clergy from the diocese, the monastery’s monastic community, parishioners, and numerous pilgrims from various parts of Transcarpathia.
Hierarchical Liturgy and Special Prayer for the Military
The Divine Liturgy was presided over by His Eminence Theodore, Metropolitan of Mukachevo and Uzhhorod, head of the Mukachevo Diocese. His Eminence was concelebrated by the monastery’s abbot, His Grace Ilarion, Bishop of Svalyava, as well as clergy from the city and the region.
During the service, special prayers were offered for the Ukrainian people:
- for an end to armed aggression and the establishment of a just peace on Ukrainian soil;
- for the preservation of life, spiritual strength, and health of the servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who are defending the state’s sovereignty;
- for the repose of the souls of fallen Ukrainian soldiers and innocent civilians who were killed.
Pastoral Address, Greetings, and Charity
After the dismissal of the Liturgy, the clergy performed a festive prayer service before the venerated icon of the Mother of God.
Addressing those present in his sermon, Bishop Theodore emphasized the importance of Christian patience, mutual support, and unceasing prayer in times of trial. The archpastor congratulated the monastery’s abbot, Bishop Hilarion, the monastic community, and all the faithful on the feast day, invoking the Lord’s blessing upon those present.
In addition, a charity bake sale was organized on the grounds of the Chervonogorsk Monastery; proceeds from the event are traditionally directed toward supporting social and humanitarian initiatives.
Source: Statement by Metropolitan Theodore.
