Damaged facade and broken icons: consequences of the attack on the temple in Kharkiv

As a result of the shelling, the facade and interior of the shrine were damaged, but some of the icons were saved.

During the massive attack on Kharkiv on the night of June 9, the temple of the icon of the Mother of God “Joy and Consolation” was damaged.

This was reported by the rector of the temple of the icon of the Mother of God “Joy and Consolation”.

As a result of the massive night shelling of Kharkiv on June 9, the temple of the icon of the Mother of God “Joy and Consolation” was damaged.

There were no injuries among the people who were on the territory of the temple.

The ruling archpastor expresses sincere condolences to the rector and parishioners of the church for the damage caused to the shrine and offers prayers for its speedy restoration.

According to the rector of the church, the first to react to the strike was the night guard who was on the territory of the church. The relevant services responded very promptly, so the consequences are not as significant as they could have been.

As a result of the strike, the facade was damaged, windows were broken, and there is damage inside the church. Icons were broken.

“Some icons miraculously remained intact in a place where it is difficult to imagine that they could have survived,” the rector said.