Metropolitan of Kyiv honored medical professionals at Poltava State Medical University’s 105th anniversary

Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine, Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU), attended celebrations marking the 105th anniversary of Poltava State Medical University on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

The anniversary was celebrated with a ceremonial meeting of the University’s Academic Council, bringing together representatives of the Church, government authorities, and the academic and medical communities.

At the invitation of University Rector Professor Viacheslav Zhdan, Metropolitan Epifaniy attended the event alongside Metropolitan Fedir of Poltava and Kremenchuk, regional and municipal officials, professors, researchers, and medical professionals.

During the ceremony, Rector Zhdan presented Metropolitan Epiphaniy with the university’s highest distinction, the Rector’s Award. Metropolitan Fedir received the same honor.

Addressing those gathered, Metropolitan Epifaniy congratulated the university community on its anniversary and emphasized the profound responsibility of the medical profession, describing it not merely as a career but also as an expression of Christian love for others.

“Being a doctor carries great responsibility. It means helping people…