Peter and Paul in Kamianets-Podilskyi (2002–2005) and parish priest in Dunaivtsi (2010–2016), and meanwhile continued studies at the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw, Poland, with Licentiate of Canon Law degree in 2010.

In a message to Aid to the Church in Need, just days after the invasion began, he pointed out that the war was also bringing out good in many people.

God bless you!”[3] Despite the danger of the situation, he steadfastly refused to leave, saying he would stay as long was there were believers in Kharkiv.

[4] The bishop documented attacks on Kharkiv,[5] showing that despite Russian claims, civilian buildings were being targeted and destroyed, and stating, in an interview in August 2022 "If anyone is still stuck in the fantasy that Russia is only bombing military facilities, they are not only mistaken, but they are also badly deluded.

"[6] He also participated in food distributions and visited wounded civilians in the company of Bishop Mytrofan of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine.

[7] The war actually improved ecumenical relations, and the Orthodox bishop found refuge in the Catholic cathedral when his own residence was exposed to attacks.