His Beatitude Sviatoslav, Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halych, supports the task of preserving the Golden Rose Synagogue (Turei Zahav)
Translation into English
UKRAINIAN GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCH
Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halych
November 25, 2011
Highly Respected Director,
In reply to your letter of November 10, 2011 regarding the preservation and reconstruction of the synagogue complex Turei Zahav in Lviv, let me express my support, because the Jewish community played and continues to play an important part of the city community.
For every People its cultural and spiritual heritage not only represents a historical significance, but also serves as a way of bridging many generations up to the deep ancient times. By remembering and preserving the Heritage, on the one hand, we become participants of the events past, and, on the other hand – we revive the Past in Nowdays through Memory.
By continuing the accomplishments of the G-d’s Servant Metropolitan Andrey (Sheptitsky), who more than once helped the Jewish community and supported it throughout his life. In this letter I wish to express to you support and willingness in all actions, which will enable the restoration and preservation of the synagogue complex Turei Zahav in the City of Lviv.
With respect,
SVIATOSLAV
