Leadership Body of the Metropolis of Sweden Convened Before the Beginning of Lent
Metropolitan Kleopas expresses gratitude for voluntary engagement and extends blessing wishes for the Great Lent.
On February 21, 2026, a meeting of the Executive Council of the Holy Metropolis of Sweden was held under the chairmanship of Metropolitan Kleopas of Sweden and All Scandinavia. The focus was on coordinating tasks and supporting church work in the region. This was reported by Orthodox Times. The Metropolitan expressed gratitude and recognition to the volunteers for their dedication to the local church. At the same time, he emphasized how important shared responsibility and trustful cooperation are for the flourishing of church life in Scandinavia.
In conclusion, Metropolitan Kleopas thanked all those present for their participation and wished them a spiritually rich and blessed Lenten period. The gathering once again demonstrated how closely organizational processes and spiritual preparation are connected in the Metropolis.
Previously, UOJ reported that a Great Canon of Repentance in Cologne opened the first week of Lent.
