Patriarch Filaret met with Yulia Tymoshenko in his residence, where the current challenges facing Ukraine due to Russian aggression and the heroic struggle of the Ukrainian army were discussed.
The Patriarch emphasized that the foundation of a happy life for the Ukrainian people should be love for God and one's neighbor, and also highlighted the importance of church unity for the consolidation of the Ukrainian nation.
In addition, Patriarch Filaret met with Metropolitan Epiphanius, drafting a spiritual will that documented his vision for the future of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and his directives after death.
Ukrainian Patriarch Filaret actively collaborates with political and religious leaders in the country, emphasizing the importance of love, unity, and solidarity to overcome the difficult challenges that Ukraine faces.