The mayor of Ternopil Sergei Nadalu presented a commendation from Pope Francis
December 22, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the blessed virgin Mary celebrates the Temple Festival. On this occasion, hundreds of faithful participated in the solemn Hierarchal Liturgy, which was headed by Archbishop and Metropolitan of Cyrus Vasyl Semeniuk. After the solemn Liturgy the Archbishop Vasyl Semeniuk presented the Chairman of Ternopil Sergei Nadalu a commendation from Pope Francis. Gratitude, said: “His Holiness Pope Francis from the depths of my heart the Apostolic blessing VDS Sergei Nadalo…”. “This year our spiritual center in Zarvanytsia, which belongs to the twenty largest Mariinsky spiritual centers of Europe, had the honour to welcome the representatives of sixteen countries - said Metropolitan. - To adequately and hospitably to receive them at a high level joined many people and organizations. So we turned to the Holy Father that he awarded the benefactors certificates”. The head of Ternopil noted that the Ternopil Cathedral – the Central temple of the city not only location. She is the center of cultural life, the focus of many initiatives, important ideas and influential on the life and development of the city people. “2016 announced by the Holy see a Year of God's mercy. Mercy — is, first and foremost, assistance and service to the neighbor in his worries. Taking this opportunity, on behalf of the Ternopil community and Ukrainians ask for blessings for all good deeds for the common good, - said Sergey Nadal. - On the occasion of the patronal feast thanks to the Metropolitan Kir Vasyl Semeniuk, the father-Abbot, clergy for spiritual guidance, for long and fruitful cooperation with the community and city authorities. I wish You many good years of service to the Church and the people. Prosperity and blessings to all parishioners. Peace and abundance for all Ukrainians!”. This was reported in the Ternopil city CouncilÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
