Hlib Lonchyna

"When we talk about the church, we are not just talking about the academic or professional level. Here we are dealing with souls, and the souls of priests are included. The methodology of this work, though drawing upon human knowledge, should originate with the Gospel. And in everything it should follow the Teacher, who came to serve and sacrifice his life for the people, teaching them and calling them to conversion. You cannot achieve this by a system of commands. The person should change his behavior and open his heart to the grace of God. When those responsible for human souls on earth serve others in accord with the Gospel and positively influence the person's good will, they will fulfill their mission to be pastors and then their authority will be effortlessly confirmed."

"I hope that, whenever anybody celebrates Easter, what is the most important is that we do not celebrate this as a historical event only, that happened two thousand years ago, but rather as an event that includes us today. Because not only will we also resurrect thanks to the Resurrection of Christ; but also, the power of the resurrection works in our lives even today, as Christ always raises us up from our sins, from our problems – and we need to be more aware of that."