« His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh took part in the meeting of the Synod of the Patriarchal Exarchate of Western Europe »

On Monday, February 13, 2023, a regular meeting of the Synod of the Patriarchal Exarchate of Western Europe was held under the chairmanship of Metropolitan Nestor of Korsun and Western Europe, Patriarchal Exarch of Western Europe.

The meeting was attended by bishops serving in the countries of Western Europe: Archbishop Simon of Brussels and Belgium, Archbishop Elisey of The Hague and the Netherlands, Bishop Matthew of Sourozh and Bishop Peter of Kafa, vicar of the Patriarchal Exarch of Western Europe.

The members of the Synod expressed their deep filial gratitude to His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia and to the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church for their attention and tireless concern for the dioceses and parishes in Western Europe, for organizing their canonical life and connection with the Mother Church in the difficult circumstances of the present time.

During the meeting, issues related to interdiocesan coordination of information and educational activities, youth ministry and assistance to refugees, who arrived in the countries of the pastoral responsibility of the Patriarchal Exarchate of Western Europe, were discussed.

The members of the Synod reported on the state of affairs in the dioceses entrusted to their archpastoral administration and exchanged views on a wide range of topical issues.

In accordance with the Internal Regulations on the Patriarchal Exarchate of Western Europe, the journals of the meeting will be sent for approval to His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia and the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church, the website of the Korsun diocese reports.

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