With the blessing of Metropolitan Vladimir of Kiev of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Bishop Hilary of Makarov attended the European Meeting in Rome. He was accompanied by Archimandrite Amvrosiy (Makar), the priest of St. Ambrose parish in Milan, and Archmandrit Filaret. During the visit bishop Hilary had a meeting with brother Alois and a discussion with young people who came to Rome for Pilgrimage of Trust from Ukraine and various other countries. On 29 December, Bishop Hilary celebrated a public prayer in the chapel of St. Benedict of Nursia of the basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls.