Metropolitan Longin of Bancheni suffers severe stroke

One of his adopted daughters came to see Met. Longin in the hospital. Photo: "Myriany"

Due to moral tension as a result of persecution by the Ukrainian authorities, Metropolitan Longin of Bancheni suffered a severe stroke, as reported on the Telegram channel "Myriany".

According to the UOJ, the bishop was hospitalised on 21 July, and within two days he got worse. Now he can hardly move around.

Vladyka asks his flock for prayers.

As reported, Metropolitan Longin filed a complaint against the media for inciting hatred.

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