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Metropolitan Ihor consecrated a new altar in Matsuoshyn
Metropolitan Ihor Vozniak consecrated a new altar and celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin in the village of Matsuoshyn near Zhovkva on October 25, 2026. The service marked the 140th anniversary of the church.
The Metropolitan performed the consecration with the blessing of Bishop Petro Loza of the Eparchy of Sokal-Zhovkva. He was joined by the parish administrator, Father Yaroslav Bodnar, other clergy, and the local community. During his sermon, the Metropolitan described the altar as the central and most sacred place in the church.
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- Official sourceМитрополит Ігор освятив новий престол у храмі села Мацошин
Eparchy of Sokal-Zhovkva · sokaladmin
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