Cherkasy, Cherkasy Province, Ukraine, November 14, 2024
Photo: Cherkasy Diocese
A monk severely injured during the violent assault on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church cathedral in Cherkasy continues to face a difficult road to recovery, church officials reported Wednesday.
Monk Nektary, who was among those attacked when assailants of the schismatic “Orthodox Church of Ukraine” stormed the Archangel Michael Cathedral on October 17, has temporarily been discharged from the hospital after undergoing multiple surgeries. However, doctors say he still requires another critical operation before he will be able to walk again, reports the Cherkasy Diocese.
Dozens, including His Eminence Metropolitan Theodosy of Cherksy, were injured in the attack, which has been roundly condemned by hierarchs from various Local Churches.
The surgery cannot be performed immediately due to Fr. Nektary’s abnormal hemoglobin levels, making the procedure too risky. He will continue receiving outpatient treatment while doctors are monitoring his condition. The diocese asks for continued prayer for Fr. Nektary, saying it’s only after the upcoming surgery that he’ll be able to walk.
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