Odesa Eparchy of UOC launches hotline for victims of shelling
The Odesa Transfiguration Cathedral. Photo: Wikipedia
The Odesa Eparchy of the UOC has opened a hotline for victims of shelling. In connection with large-scale attacks on Odessa and the region, the eparchy announced its readiness to provide comprehensive assistance to civilians.
People affected by the strikes or finding themselves in difficult life circumstances can receive support by calling the following phone number: +380936150820. Additionally, the Holy Dormition Monastery of Odesa, located at Monastyrsky Lane, 6, has provided city residents with access to the monastery's spring for water and charging points for mobile phones and other devices.
The Odesa Eparchy also issued a condemnation of military actions.
"We ask everyone in Odesa to remain calm, follow safety guidelines, and respond to air-raid alerts," the eparchy said. "In this difficult time, we seek to stand by those who need assistance."
Previously, the UOJ reported that the Odesa Eparchy delivered aid to churches in Kherson damaged by shelling.
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