Thousands of people gathered in the centre of the capital to say goodbye to the patriarch Filaret. After the funeral service at St Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral, the funeral procession with the coffin marched through St Sophia's Square.
Details of the ceremony
The funeral service was held at St Michael's Cathedral, one of the key spiritual centres of Kyiv. After the service:
- The procession moved through the city centre
- Thousands of people came out to see off the patriarch
- traffic in the centre is partially restricted
The published footage shows a long line of clergy and believers accompanying the coffin.
Where the burial will take place
The burial ceremony is scheduled to take place at St Volodymyr's Cathedral, where Patriarch Filaret served for many years.
This church became one of the symbols of his spiritual activity and influence on Ukrainian Orthodoxy.
The significance of the figure
Patriarch Filaret was one of the key figures in the Ukrainian church and played an important role in the establishment of independent Orthodoxy in Ukraine.
Its activities influenced the religious and social life of the country, as well as the process of forming autocephaly.
The situation in the centre of Kyiv
There are large crowds in the centre of the capital. Law enforcement officers are maintaining order and regulating traffic.
The event attracted the attention of not only Kyiv residents but also believers from other regions of Ukraine.
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