Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk, known for his sporting achievements and active public stance, attracted public attention with his recent trip to the Moscow Church. The visit took place on August 25, at the Sunday service, which was presided over by Metropolitan Onufriy.
The sportsman visited the temple in the name of Saint Agapit Pechersky, located in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. The service was led by Metropolitan Onufriy.
A photo of Usyk among pilgrims appeared on the Lavra website. In the picture, he stands tall among women in headscarves. In the boxer's ear is an earring with a cross.
Oleksandr Usyk is known for his commitment to the Moscow Patriarchate. He has also been spotted at church services in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. In addition, the athlete starred in Oksana Marchenko's propaganda series "Pilgrim".
We will remind, on August 23, Usyk received the "Legend of Ukraine" award from President Zelensky.
"It is an honor for me today to award true legends of Ukraine. We celebrate all those who strengthen our warriors, strengthen them daily and inspire them. These are people who glorify Ukraine, strengthening our defense and inspiring all citizens of Ukraine... We are infinitely grateful and very happy that we live in a country that has united such respectable and talented people," Zelenskyi said at the time.
On August 21, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a law banning the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UPC MP).
