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.
Blog
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.
Culture
24 May 2012, 09:03 | Religious holidays and traditions |
Ascension Day Celebrated Today According to Julian Calendar
In the Eastern Church this feast was known as analepsis, the taking up, and also as the episozomene, the salvation.
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.
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, 09:44 | Restoration, maintainance of cultural inheritance |
70 Piles Used to Consolidate Volodymyrska Hill in Kyiv
The reconstruction and development of the Volodymyrska Hill Park will be completed by the Day of Kyiv.
16 May 2012, 09:17 | History, archaeology |
Kyiv Patriarchate Considers Canonization of Prince Askold
On 15 May, 2012, in the Kyiv Orthodox Theological Academy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Kyivan Patriarchate, an all-Ukrainian scholarly theological and historic conference on the 1150th anniversary of establishment of the Kyivan Metropolitanate and the Baptism of the Kyivan state under Prince Askold was held.
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.
8 May 2012, 09:37 | History, archaeology |
As part of the national Day of Remembrance on May 7, 2012, in the information agency UNIAN, a roundtable “Models of Reconciliation and Attitude Toward the Past” was held.
7 May 2012, 09:35 | Religious ceremonies and pilgrimage |
Ecumenical Prayer Meeting Held in Lviv on City Day
On May 6, during the celebration of the Day of the City in Lviv, a joint prayer was held with the participation of representatives of all the churches of the city. The prayer was led by Patriarch Filaret.
4 May 2012, 13:12 | Religion in mass media |
Myroslav Marynovych: Church and Media Should Learn to Be Partners
The church and media should develop abilities and patience and become responsible partners, Vice Rector of the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) Myroslav Marynovych said during the conference “Church and Information Society” held at UCU on May 4-5.
4 May 2012, 12:33 | Religion in mass media |
Conference 'Church in the Information Society' Held in Lviv
A conference “Church in the Information Society” has begun at the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) in Lviv.
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.
23 April 2012, 12:47 | Restoration, maintainance of cultural inheritance |
UNESCO Ready to Include Pochayiv Monastery in World Heritage List
UNESCO is ready to include the Pochayiv Monastery in the of the World Heritage List. According to the foreign experts, the Ukrainian government must initiate the process officially for it to happen.
18 April 2012, 11:54 | Religious holidays and traditions |
5,583 People Participate in Easter Dance in Drohobych
On April 17, in the western Ukrainian city of Drohobych, the largest haiyvka (Easter folk dance) in Ukraine was organized by youth organizations.
18 April 2012, 11:47 | Theology and religious education |
First Graduation Ceremony Held in Eastern Ukrainian Bible Institute in Donetsk
A graduation ceremony for students of the Eastern Ukrainian Bible Institute was held on April 8, in the Spiritual Center of the Eastern Conference of the Adventists Church in Donetsk.
17 April 2012, 09:43 | Religious holidays and traditions |
One Third of Ukrainians Attended Easter Services
According to a report of the Department on Public Relations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, nearly 14 million Ukrainian citizens came to have their Easter bread consecrated in approximately 16 thousand churches.
15 April 2012, 11:14 | Religious holidays and traditions |
Christians of Eastern Tradition Celebrate Easter
This year, Easter, the Resurrection in the Orthodox tradition is celebrated on 15 April. This holiday is the most ancient and joyful holiday of all the great feasts of the church year.
13 April 2012, 11:51 | Religious holidays and traditions |
Christians Observe Great Friday
On Great Friday, the Church remembers the unrighteous condemnation of Jesus Christ by the Jewish Sanhedrin Council.
12 April 2012, 09:55 | Religious holidays and traditions |
Christians Observe Holy Thursday
On Great Thursday, the believers remember the instituting at the Last Super of the sacrament of the Eucharist.
10 April 2012, 12:52 | Religion and culture |
Court Reinstates Nelia Kukovalska as General Director of Sophia of Kyiv
The Kyiv Circuit Administrative Court cancelled the order of the Minister of Culture Mykhailo Kulyniak to dismiss Nelia Kukovalska from the position of the General Director of the National Reserve Sophia of Kyiv and reinstated her.
8 April 2012, 10:07 | Religious holidays and traditions |
Christians of Eastern Tradition Celebrate Palm Sunday
This year, Palm Sunday falls on April 8 in Ukraine.