Lavrentiy (Viktor Zhivchik)

Archimandrite Lavrentiy, born Viktor Zhivchik, has dedicated over 25 years of his life to the St. Michael's Monastery in Kyiv, where he serves as a priest and offers spiritual support and funerals for those who have fallen in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He has become a significant figure in the community, often reflecting on the emotional toll of conducting services for the victims of war, as well as sharing insights on the impact of the conflict on faith and human resilience.