The ex-head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC) Lyubomir Guzar died on the 85th year of life on the evening of May 31.
"Observer" publishes the latest instructions of the cardinal UGCC.
"The authorities should, with the help of wise policy, convince people that in Ukraine they will be better off. Let's remember, in 1991 people voted for Ukraine. How did it happen? Why did it happen that we have reached this? How pro-Russian are the moods in the Crimea and the Donbas? Very difficult questions, "- said the Bishop in an interview with" The Observer ".
"It's clear to all of us here gathered that Ukraine needs big changes. We must work out and win by ourselves, "the cardinal said on the Maidan in 2014, TSN reports..
"That our church develop, live, and in that way glorify God and serve our people," emphasized Lyubomir Guzar.
In an interview with Gromadske, he said that Ukraine should strive for spiritual values.
"Ukraine very much wants to Europe - but not everything that is preached here, kind, fair, clean. Europe has grown on Christian principles, but does it preserve them? We must be careful: we must accept what is good, but very critical and test, what is offered to us today in literature, cinema, philosophical works, whether it is good, it is fair, it corresponds to God's order. True, justice, genuine spiritual values ??- this is what we should want, "- assured the cardinal.
He urged Ukrainians to live by faith.
"Believers in a city like Kiev, which has a very important religious tradition, must live very seriously with their faith and develop, deepen, raise the tone of life," said the bishop.
In addition, Lubomir Guzar gave instructions to young people how to choose their own way.
"Here's a shot at my head and I said to myself:" I want to be an astronomer ". But I have absolutely no ability in that direction. And if I became an astronomer, then there would indeed be a tragedy. Therefore, there is one important thing - one must realize one's talents. The second thing is to realize one's desires. And an extremely important element is to consult. Hear the vision of others. First of all - parents, family, friends. Parents see us. Who have the experience - see. But parents need to be also attentive here. Because sometimes, alas, it happens that the parents are abusing. Both parents and every other person who advises should advise realistically. In a word, a young man must be open in his search, "he said..
The ex-head of the UGCC also noted that Ukraine, which became the object of aggression, must be protected.
"We can defend ourselves. But if they attack with a weapon, then we can defend ourselves and defend ourselves with weapons also.. But this is not the most important. The most important is that there should be no aggression at all, because it is a tragedy for us, we tolerate this aggression, there are injured, but it is also a tragedy for those who cause aggression, "he said in an interview with Radio Liberty,.
"I can not say that we live in very bright times. But, as far as they are bright or not, it depends more on us here. How much do we want these true spiritual values, both religious and moral, to use in our daily life, "concluded the ex-head of the UGCC.
Let us recall that Poroshenko mourns the death of Husar. The head of the UOC-MP Philaret expressed his condolences to the UGCC in connection with the death of Husar.
As reported by the "Observer", it became known where and when the farewell with Lubomir Husar will be held.
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