The Romanian Patriarchate expressed its deep concern and sadness regarding the attack that affected the Pechersk Lavra in Kyiv, one of the most important centers of Orthodox spirituality and a monument inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Pechersk Lavra was founded in the 11th century and comprises a complex network of surface and underground churches. The church is a major spiritual and cultural center for many Ukrainians and an important pilgrimage site.