Quotes

Public statements by Rostyslav Valikhnovski from media interviews and official channels. Each quote is accompanied by a source reference.

"Reconstructive surgery is meant to help people, to save lives, not to reshape the body according to fashion whims".

— Uryadovyi Kurier (interview on the philosophy of reconstructive surgery)

"If we squander our own health, we are expressing disrespect to the Creator".

— Uryadovyi Kurier (on responsible attitude to health)

"Before each operation, I turn to God, I make the sign of the cross over both the patient and myself".

— Uryadovyi Kurier (on spiritual preparation for surgery)

"Our team is adapted to solving the most complex medical challenges".

— Uryadovyi Kurier (about the Institute's team)

"It is a great joy to do what you love!".

— Uryadovyi Kurier (on motivation in the profession)

"For me, Frankivsk is the dearest and most cherished city in the world".

— Vezha Broadcasting Company (from the article headline)

"We are not the best in the world, but among the best in Europe".

— Vezha Broadcasting Company (from the article headline on the level of Ukrainian plastic surgery)

Quotes as Archpriest — on the spiritual dimension of healing

"Every illness we have is a time of great mercy from God and a good opportunity".

— SPZh (25 December 2021), "How to Love Illness"

"People, illnesses are not accidental. It is necessary to find out the cause of the illness, and for this one must analyze one's past".

— SPZh (25 December 2021)

"Always rejoice! Pray without ceasing! Give thanks for everything. The Lord does not give temptations greater than we can bear".

— SPZh (25 December 2021)

"Despair is one of the sins, because it is a loss of faith in God".

— SPZh (25 December 2021)

"The Lord is closer to us than we think. He is always near!".

— SPZh (25 December 2021)

Quotes on role and return

"For no amount of money would I change a patient's sex".

— Vysokyi Zamok (N. Druzhblyak, 23 October 2015)

"After Yushchenko's poisoning, I performed six facial reconstruction surgeries on him".

— BUG (1 June 2016) · on treating the President