Bishop Petro Loza visited the Ukrainian Greek Catholic community in Seville

Bishop Petro Loza of the Eparchy of Sokal-Zhovkva conducted a pastoral visit to the parish of Saint Great Martyr Demetrius in Seville, Spain, from October 23 to 25, 2026. The visit coincided with the parish feast day.

Priest Vasyl Diakiv, a priest from the Eparchy of Sokal-Zhovkva, serves the parish. Father Vitaliy Lupiy, the eparchial economist, joined the bishop for the liturgical services.

During a memorial liturgy and Vespers on October 24, Bishop Loza spoke about the importance of Christian faith, the hope of resurrection, and responsibility toward others. On Sunday, October 25, the bishop presided over the Divine Liturgy. In his sermon regarding the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, he stated that the path to salvation requires active faith, listening to the Word of God, and acts of mercy.