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Patriarch Filaret, a key leader in Ukraine’s independent Orthodox Church, died at 97 on March 20, 2026.
Patriarch Filaret, a central figure in Ukraine’s drive for an independent Orthodox Church, died at 97 on March 20, 2026, according to the Orthodox Church of Ukraine.
Born Mykhailo Denysenko in 1929, he led efforts to break from Moscow’s influence, founding the Kyiv Patriarchate and helping establish the OCU in 2019 with recognition from Constantinople.
Though excommunicated by Moscow, he remained a key spiritual and national symbol.
President Zelenskyy and parliament honored his legacy, citing his role in Ukraine’s religious and statehood advancement.
He was awarded Ukraine’s highest honor, Hero of Ukraine, in 2019.
El patriarca Filaret, un líder clave de la Iglesia ortodoxa independiente de Ucrania, murió a los 97 años el 20 de marzo de 2026.