Minister Wojciech Kolarski, on behalf of the President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda, took part in the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the independence – autocephaly of the Polish Autocephalous Orthodox Church. The ceremonies took place on the Holy Mountain of Grabarka.
Celebration of the 100th anniversary of the independence of the Polish Autocephalous Orthodox Church, photo: KPRP
The President of the Republic of Poland assumes honorary patronage over the jubilee.
Photo: KPRP
In his special message, the President conveyed congratulations to the Clergy and Faithful of the Polish Autocephalous Orthodox Church; expressions of deep respect and appreciation for their efforts to achieve their own, independent ecclesial identity and for their patriotism and strengthening of ties with the reborn, independent Polish state, cultivating centuries-old traditions of religious freedom; gratitude for the rich, extremely diverse, and often sacrificial and truly heroic contribution of generations of Orthodox believers to the defense of freedom and the safe, comprehensive development of Poland – our homeland and common home.
source – KPRP
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