Metropolitan Borys Participated in Panel on Eastern Catholics in World’s Hotspots at Catholic Media Conference

The discussion highlighted the plight of Eastern Christians who, despite being the majority in their faith, remain a minority in their regions. They navigate immense conflict, violence, and loss with profound spirituality and resilience.

In his remarks, Metropolitan Borys focused on Ukraine, where, after the Russian full-scale invasion that started on February 24, 2022, six million people have fled, and four million are internally displaced. He recalled the 29 members of the Ukrainian Catholic University community who were killed. Metropolitan Borys also stressed the resilience of the Ukrainians and the critical role of the Church in this resilience, offering humanitarian aid, mental health support, military chaplaincy, and many other projects to serve the people. He mentioned Basilian Sister Lucia Murashko from Zaporizhzhia, honored in January 2024 by Catholic Extension Society for her selfless, committed work with the displaced, people living near the frontline, and providing spiritual support.