The Patriarch of Moscow at the side of the injured Metropolitan Gorlovkastranslated

The injured Metropolitan of Gorlovka and Slavyansk, Mr. Mitrofanis, who is being treated in a Moscow hospital, was visited on September 1, 2026 by the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, Mr. Cyril. After the end of the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Cross Monastery of Donskoy in Moscow, His Beatitude went to the Central Clinic "Agios Alexios" where Metropolitan Mr. Mitrofanis is being treated. The Patriarch was accompanied by his personal secretary, Bishop of Ramensk Mr. Alexios.

Metropolitan Mitrophanis was injured on August 23, when the Cathedral of the Epiphany in Gorlovka was attacked by a drone. He was initially given first aid on the spot and then transferred to Moscow, where he continues his treatment.

At the entrance of the hospital, the Patriarch was welcomed by the director and chief physician of the hospital, A. Yoos. Zharov, as well as the president of the Synodal Department for Church Relations with Society and the Media B.R. Legoida.

The Patriarch Mr. Kyrillos went to the chamber of Metropolitan Mr. Mitrophanis and greeted him warmly, expressing his relief at the course of the situation...