On Saturday, October 24, 2026, His Eminence Metropolitan Ilarion chaired the Assembly of the Central Eparchy. Clergy and lay delegates from parishes throughout the Eparchy convened at St. Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Sobor in Winnipeg to participate in the proceedings, strengthen existing relationships, and establish new connections and opportunities for cooperation.

The day’s program concluded with a banquet in honour of His Eminence Metropolitan Emeritus Yurij on the occasion of his 75th birthday.

Please see photos below: