Statement by the President of Ukraine regarding the decision of the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate

Please find here the statement made by Petro Poroshenko, President of Ukraine. It was published on October 11th at 7:27pm,  following the decision of the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Dear Ukrainians! The Lord saw the struggle of the Ukrainian people for their independence. He heard our prayers. He properly estimated our labor. It became so desirable for Him to have His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the Holy Synod