Budanov prays, confesses and receives communion during OCU services - DIU chaplain

Budanov prays, confesses and receives communion during OCU services - DIU chaplain

Kyiv  •  UNN

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The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov attends services whenever he has free time. This was stated by the head of the DIU Military Chaplaincy Service, Fr. Kostiantyn Kholodov, in an interview with Yanina Sokolova.

The head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, attends services when he has free time. This was stated by the head of the Military Chaplaincy Service of the GUR, Fr. Kostyantyn Kholodov, in an interview with Yanina Sokolova, UNN reports.

According to the OCU priest, Budanov is a person of faith.

"Budanov comes with his wife to the services I conduct. He doesn't just stand and watch, he is involved in the process, praying, confessing, taking communion. Few of today's military leaders are church people," said Fr.

When asked what the intelligence chief prays for, the chaplain replied: "He prays for the victory of the Ukrainian people over their enemies.