Metropolitan of Kyiv donated defibrillators to Ukrainian Armed Forces

Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine donated portable defibrillators to the Ukrainian Armed Forces during a meeting with Colonel Kostiantyn Humeniuk, Commander of the Medical Forces, on Friday, October 30, 2026.

The meeting took place at the Metropolitan’s residence in Kyiv, where Metropolitan Epifaniy congratulated Colonel Humeniuk on his recent appointment.

Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and the military’s Medical Forces, particularly in providing spiritual support to wounded soldiers, developing military chaplaincy services, and offering pastoral care to medical personnel treating those injured in the war.

Also attending were Major Fr. Oleh Sknar, Head of the Military Chaplaincy Service of the Medical Forces, and Colonel Oleksandr Svyrydenko, Head of the Armed Forces’ Main Directorate for Psychological Support.

During the meeting, Metropolitan Epiphanius awarded Colonels Humeniuk and Svyrydenko the Order of Archangel Michael, Second Class, in recognition of their service.

He also presented portable defibrillators intended to support emergency medical care for Ukrainian military personnel, particularly…