Kyiv.Ukraine.Ukraine Gate – November 11,2021- The Ukrainian Culture Association of Hungary and the Self-Government of Ukrainians in Nyregyhaza organized the first national pilgrimage for Ukrainians of Hungary to Mariabovitch.
“At the invitation of Father Andrew, Ukrainians from Budapest, Nyregyhaza, Miskolc and Veszeprim came to pray to the Most Holy Theotokos, who shed tears exactly 325 years ago, greatly healing the sick,” the letter reads.
The service was conducted by Father Andriy, Father Damyan and Father Mykhailo.
“Metropolitan of the Hungarian Greek Catholic Church Fyulup Kocsis addressed us, pilgrims, Ukrainians of Hungary, with a welcoming speech, emphasizing that this is a holy place for Ukrainians as well. Thank you Fr. Andrew for bringing us together! The Ukrainians of Budapest are grateful to Father Damian for our round-the-clock prayer and care for us, ”the Society stressed.
It will be recalled that Father and Head of the UGCC His Beatitude Sviatoslav during a meeting in Budapest with Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Shemien agreed that the Hungarian government would allocate land in Budapest to Ukrainians for the construction of a church, school and kindergarten.