The Muslims of Ukraine have attested to the spiritual affinity of
Christians and Muslims and their readiness for cooperation, for the sake
of the happy future of Ukraine. This is stated in the congratulatory
message sent from the Mufti of Ukraine Said Ismagilov to the newly
elected Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine.
“On behalf of the Muslims of Ukraine, I congratulate the Orthodox
Christians on the creation of the Ukrainian Local Orthodox Church, and I
congratulate Metropolitan Epifaniy on his election as Primate of the
Ukrainian Local Orthodox Church!
The Ukrainian nation has gained one of the most powerful factors that
will provide and protect the true independence of Ukraine – the Local
Orthodox Church.
This day, December 15, 2018, will enter the history of Ukraine as a
day of accomplishment of the centuries-old dream of Ukrainians of the
creation of the unified Orthodox Church, and the final separation from
Russian church influence.
Everything that is in Ukraine's national interests protects our
freedom and independence, meets the aspirations of Ukrainians,
strengthens our common Motherland – all of it is welcome and supported
by Muslims of Ukraine.
We hope for further deepening of inter-religious dialogue and fruitful cooperation between Christians and Muslims of Ukraine.
Following these guidelines, we testify to the spiritual affinity of
Christians and Muslims, our respect and readiness for cooperation, for
the sake of the happy future of Ukraine!” goes the greeting.