Metropolitan Onufry of Kyiv turns 82

Metropolitan Onufry, the Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine, celebrated his 82nd birthday on November 5, 2026.

Metropolitan Vladimir, the head of the Orthodox Church of Moldova, issued a congratulatory message to Onufry. In the message, Vladimir praised Onufry for his sacrificial service to the Church of Christ and acknowledged the challenges faced by the Ukrainian people during difficult times. The message emphasized Onufry's pastoral responsibilities, including prayers for peace, maintaining unity, and strengthening the faithful.