Bishop Justin leads Liturgy and priests' meeting in Rotterdam
On March 14, a bishop's Divine Liturgy was celebrated in Rotterdam on the commemoration day in honor of the holy martyr Eudokia. The service was presided over by Bishop Justin of Paris and Western Europe, together with the priests of the archpriestly vicariate for the Benelux states. The news was published on Instagram. Before the beginning of the Liturgy, the clergy participated in holy confession and received holy communion during the service. The parish choir contributed with their singing to the solemn and prayerful atmosphere, in which more than a hundred faithful participated.
Following the Liturgy, a priests' meeting took place, where current issues of pastoral work as well as church life in the vicariate were discussed. The gathering served for exchange and further coordination of church activity in the region.
Previously, UOJ reported that a youth pilgrimage to Serbia was announced for August 2026.
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