The sixth module of the educational program for clergy “Healing the Wounds of War” continues in the Patriarchal House
These days, on November 27–29, the Patriarchal House in Lviv is hosting a module of the certificate educational program for clergy titled “Healing the Wounds of War.” The program is attended by 40 clergymen — representatives of the clergy of the Kamianets-Podilskyi and Buchach dioceses, Lutsk and Odesa exarchates, including the exarch of Lutsk, Bishop Josaphat Hovera.
According to Myroslava Polets, deputy head of the Patriarchal Commission on Pastoral Care and Health, this is the sixth block of the program. In total, 360 people participated in the program.
“The program remains the same. It was developed by a working group. It consists of three blocks: mental health, theology, social opinion of the Church, and pastoral support. November 27 was Mental Health Day. The participants learned to discern when a person needs a specialist and when pastoral support is sufficient.”
“Each participant completes tests in three blocks. All those who successfully pass the test receive a certificate, according to the resolution of the Synod of Bishops of the UGCC,” added the deputy head of the Patriarchal Commission.
