Expert thought
20 May 2012, 15:18 | Andrew Sorokowski's column
On March 30, 2012 Party of Regions deputy Vadym Kolesnychenko introduced a bill in the Ukrainian parliament prohibiting homosexual “propaganda” aimed at minors.
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23 May 2012, 00:04 |
2 April 2012, 21:53 |
Blog of Spiritual Seminary in Drohobych
Київське християнство у світлі Декрету Глави УГКЦ про заснування трьох нових митрополій в Україні
29 March 2012, 14:41 |
Оксана умерла. Можем ли мы сделать хоть что-то для еще живых?
Exclusive
29 February 2012, 16:40 | Journalistic investigations |
Jewish Community Asks Ternopil Authorities to Return Prayer House
Our RISU correspondent talked to the Head of the Ternopil town and regional Jewish organizations, Ihor Banzeruk.
Monitoring
God, the Gulag and the atheist | 15 May 2012, 15:09 | Society-digest |
Privatization Targets Culture | 2 May 2012, 15:55 | Society-digest |
Major archbishop calls predecessor a hero during Nazi Holocaust | 30 April 2012, 12:29 | Society-digest |
Religious Studies
23 November 2011, 17:09 | Religious studies |
FOUR ISLAMIC LIONS ON THE CRIMEAN SAVANNA
A Review of Trends in Contemporary Islam in the Crimea
MATERIALS OF RESEARCHES AND CONFERENCES
1 December 2011, 14:11 | Materials of conferences |
We address to the appropriate authorities of Ukraine with request to promote implementation of the written above, that will contribute to the moral upbringing of children, adolescents, youth, and therefore will ensure a stable and worthy development and future of Ukraine.
Catholics
24 May 2012, 10:41 | Scandals, crime |
Greek Catholic Chapel Attacked in Odesa Region
In the village of Riasnopil of Berezovka District of Odesa Region, a native of Abkhazia attacked a UGCC chapel, which is being built by local residents, with an axe and broke its windows.
23 May 2012, 12:43 | Religion in mass media |
Vatican Rep Inquires About Activity of Orthodox Media
The Administrator of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP), Archbishop Antonii (Pakanych) on 22 May met with President of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli during his official visit to Ukraine.
23 May 2012, 10:23 | Religion and society |
Participants of Interreligious Roundtable Support Optional Religious Education Classes
On 22 May, as part of the International Family Week, upon an initiative of the Association of Large Families of Sevastopol, a unique round table was held with the participation of Catholics, Orthodox, Protestants and Muslims.
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21 May 2012, 10:55 | UGCC |
Patriarch Sviatoslav Considers Conclusion of Concordat Between Ukraine and Vatican Possible
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC) Patriarch Sviatoslav stated during his visit to the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv that the relations between the church and state can be built only on an equal footing.
17 May 2012, 11:11 | Religious mass media and Internet |
Catholic Channel EWTN to Broadcast Programs in Ukraine
The National Council on TV and Radio Broadcast has extended the list of TV channels adapted for broadcast in Ukraine, representatives of the Council to proIT reported.
17 May 2012, 10:27 | UGCC |
Next Year's Synod of UGCC to Concentrate on Development of UGCC in East of Ukraine
According to the Information Department of UGCC, the head of the church said that next year, the Synod of Bishops of the UGCC will be held in Kyiv and its main theme will be the development of the UGCC in the east of Ukraine.
16 May 2012, 10:44 | UGCC |
Patriarch Sviatoslav Meets with Political Prisoner Who Was Kept in Same Camp with Patriarch Slipyj
As part of his pastoral visit to the Donetsk-Kharkiv Exarchate, Patriarch Sviatoslav (Shevchuk) visited Luhansk on May 15.
15 May 2012, 08:39 | UGCC |
Patriarch Sviatoslav Is on Pastoral Visit to Donetsk-Kharkiv Exarchate of UGCC
Patriarch Sviatoslav of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church is visiting the city of Donetsk to mark the ten year anniversary of the establishment of the Donetsk-Kharkiv Exarchate of the UGCC.
11 May 2012, 09:04 | UGCC |
Monument to Holy Martyr Omelian Kovch to Be Unveiled in Lviv Region Today
The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church invites the clergy and faithful to participate in a nationwide pilgrimage dedicated to the Holy Martyr Omelian Kovch.
9 May 2012, 14:30 | Religion and society |
Various Denominations Pray for Victims of WWII in Lviv
Representatives of various religious communities prayed for victims of WWII on 8 May, at the Yaniv Cemetery in Lviv.
8 May 2012, 12:00 | Religion and policy |
Patriarch Sviatoslav: UGCC Not to Allow Its Priests to Participate in Election Campaign
At their last Synod, the Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC) prepared an address to the voters to be published before the parliamentary election next autumn, Patriarch Sviatoslav of the UGCC stated during his visit to Ivano-Frankivsk Region on May 6.
7 May 2012, 15:34 | Religion and society |
Salesian Priest Named Lviv Resident of the Year
On the occasion of the 756th anniversary of the city of Lviv, the Lviv City Council presented honorary awards to several of the most worthy citizens.
5 May 2012, 12:08 | Church-state relations |
Ukraine's President Greets Patriarch Sviatoslav on Birthday
Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovych greeted the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Patriarch Sviatoslav on the occasion of his birthday.
3 May 2012, 09:33 | UGCC |
Church in Canada Anticipates First Visit of Patriarch Sviatoslav and Synod of Bishops of UGCC
In 2012, Canada commemorates the centenary of the arrival of the first Ukrainian Catholic Bishop in Canada.
2 May 2012, 12:16 | Religion and society |
Greek and Roman Catholics Remember People Killed by NKVD Near Dobromyl
On the anniversary of the mass execution by Soviet NKVD officers of prisoners from Peremyshl and Dobromyl and neighbouring regions, young Ukrainians and Poles gathered on 28 April in the village of Nyzhankovychi of Staryi Sambir District of Lviv Region.
30 April 2012, 13:28 | History, archaeology |
Unique Frescos of 17th Century Discovered in Transcarpathian Region
In one of the halls of the bishop’s residence, which was used by the library of the Uzhhorod National University until recently, old wall paintings have been discoevered.
27 April 2012, 14:06 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
Ukrainians in Poland Pray for Victims of Operation Vistula
In Peremyshl, Poland, Ukrainians gathered today for the 2nd Congress on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of Operation Vistula.
25 April 2012, 14:26 | International relations |
Canadian Parliament Honours Metropolitan Sheptytskyi
The House of Commons of Canada unanimously recognized the activity of metropolitan Andrey Sheptytskyi (1865 – 1944) during WWII an example “of devotion to the main human rights.”
24 April 2012, 11:12 | UGCC |
Bishop of UGCC Calls to Pay More Attention to Ukrainians Abroad
The head of the Pastoral Missionary Department of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Bishop Yosyf (Milian) called the bishops of the UGCC to provide due pastoral care to the faithful of the church living abroad.
21 April 2012, 11:05 | UGCC |
Cardinal Husar: Unity of Church to Be Restored on Basis of Religion and Not Politics
According to Cardinal Lubomyr (Husar), politics should be put aside from religion.