As Part of Engagement with Ukrainians Abroad, Denys Uliutin Meets with Representatives of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA

During a working visit to the United States, the Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine, Denys Uliutin, visited the Spiritual Center of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA in South Bound Brook, New Jersey.

Together with the Ukrainian delegation and the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Andrii Melnyk, Denys Uliutin visited the historic St. Andrew the First-Called Ukrainian Orthodox Memorial Church, a sacred monument dedicated to the victims of the Holodomor of 1932–1933, as well as the Holy Resurrection Mausoleum. The delegation also laid flowers at the memorial Сross honoring all those who gave their lives for Ukraine.

The Minister also met with Archbishop Daniel and representatives of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA. During the meeting, the parties discussed humanitarian and charitable initiatives, support for internally displaced persons, wounded soldiers, orphaned children, and families affected by the ongoing war.

“The war has brought immense suffering to our people - countless lives lost, families torn apart, children displaced, and entire communities destroyed. The atrocities committed by the Russian Federation are not only crimes against Ukraine, but against humanity. In this context, the partnership between the Ukrainian state and faithful communities in the diaspora is not optional - it is essential,” Denys Uliutin said.

As a sign of gratitude, the Minister presented Archbishop Daniel with a commemorative coin honoring the men and women of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including military chaplains who minister on the front lines. In return, on behalf of Metropolitan Antony, Archbishop Daniel presented the delegation with a collection of spiritual gifts.

As a reminder, during his working visit to the United States, Denys Uliutin also participated in the Second International Migration Review Forum (IMRF), where he took part in thematic roundtables dedicated to return and reintegration, as well as data, vulnerability, and international cooperation in the field of migration.

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