Expert thought
12 July 2018, 08:21 | James Siemens' column |
The Fallacy and the Truth of Catholic Theology
There can be no doubt that we stand at the threshold of a new world era. The antithesis seems to be settling into a new synthesis, and it is not one that promises an easy ride for the Church.
29 June 2018, 11:59 | Analysis |
The Eastern Orthodox - that is, those Christians whose Orthodox traditions, theology, and spiritual practice are lived outside of communion with Rome, yet with communion amongst themselves and at least four ancient, apostolic sees - often suggest that it is not possible to be Orthodox in communion with Rome, as just being in communion with Rome nullifies any claim to Orthodoxy.
Religious Studies
7 July 2016, 13:11 | Religious studies |
Ukrainain Orthodoxy on the eve of Pan-Orthodox Council. Part III
The history evidences: the Local Churches that were historically associated with earthly empires were uninterested in the canonical establishment of local churches under their jurisdictions, and therefore usually granted autocephaly to churches only under the pressure of historic circumstances. No exception is the Moscow Patriarchate, which has incorporated the Orthodox Church in Ukraine since 1686.
5 July 2016, 14:22 | Religious studies |
Ukrainian Orthodoxy: path to recovery of Church unity. Part II
Ukrainian Orthodoxy and Ukrainian society suffer from division. The majority of Ukrainian Orthodox believers belong to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church under the jurisdiction of the Moscow Patriarchate. The rest of the Orthodox community of Ukraine has chosen a different path of self-proclaimed autocephaly. However, neither the first nor the second path is optimal for the Orthodox Church in Ukraine to date.
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2018 annual Baptist World Alliance resolution: enforcement of Lugansk People’s Republic law threatens the futures of 43 Baptist churches in the area | 13 July 2018, 07:26 | Society-digest |
Ukraine wants a national church that is not beholden to Moscow | 10 July 2018, 12:13 | Society-digest |
New wave of religious persecution in occupied Donbas | 5 July 2018, 10:59 | Society-digest |
UGCC
15 July 2018, 19:14 | Church-state relations |
“People say one cannot stop the idea the time for which has come. The idea of autocephaly in Ukraine is exactly of that kind. The very logic of historic process, of Ukrainian nation’s development, Ukrainian state’s development leads us to the Tomos,” President Petro Poroshenko emphasized during the participation in the Nationwide pilgrimage dedicated to the 1030th anniversary of Christianization of Ukraine-Rus’ in the course of the working trip to Ternopil region.
12 July 2018, 17:49 | UGCC |
New Bishop Petro (Loza) ordained in the UGCC
In Sokal, Lviv region, the Pontifical Ordination of the newly appointed Assistant Bishop of the Sokal-Zhovkva Diocese, Bishop Petro (Loza), took place on July 12, 2018.
12 July 2018, 10:36 | UGCC |
The Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church has maintained and preserved through hundreds of years the conviction that the guaranty of the unity of the Church of Christ is the successor to St. Peter the Apostle. And this faith is part of the identity of the Church of Kyiv.
11 July 2018, 10:22 | Religion and society |
On Independence Day, the prayer for Ukraine to be heard throughout the globe
The Simultaneous World Prayer for Ukraine will be held on August 24, the Independence Day of Ukraine. Ukrainians in hundreds of churches around the world will simultaneously pray for their country.
10 July 2018, 13:10 | Interchurch relations |
The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC) claims the statements by Metropolitan Hilarion that the UGCC allegedly lobbied the unification of Orthodox Ukrainians in order to convert all to the Union to be manipulation with facts and feelings.
3 July 2018, 18:24 | UGCC |
Today, in the Vatican, His Beatitude Sviatoslav met with Pope Francis. The meeting took place at the initiative and at the request of the Head of the UGCC on the occasion of the commemoration of the 1030th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus-Ukraine
30 June 2018, 08:32 | Charity, social service |
Faith and Light community in Ukraine marks its 25th anniversary
On June 28, in Kyiv, at the Patriarchal Cathedral of the Resurrection of the UGCC, the “Faith and Light” community in Ukraine celebrated its 25th anniversary with the blessing of Patriarch Sviatoslav.
27 June 2018, 11:49 | UGCC |
Every UGCC parishioner in Crimea must submit their passport data and be on the parish list
Fr Oleksiy Gorobets-Dolmatov, member of the Basilian Order of St. Josaphat, told the Ukrainian service of the Polish Radio told about the situation of the UGCC in Crimea.
25 June 2018, 12:30 | Religion and society |
UGCC condemns attack on the Roma people camps
The UGCC's official statement on the pogroms of the Roma camps was released on June 25 by the UGCC Information Department.
19 June 2018, 15:31 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
UGCC develops new centers in the USA
The Council, led by Bishop Bohdan (Danyla), ordinary bishop of Saint Josaphat Eparchy in Parma of the UGCC, focused on the renewal of parishes and the creation of new missions in those parts of the diocese, where the UGCC still has no structures.
18 June 2018, 18:35 | Catholic world
21st Meeting of Eastern Catholic Bishops of Europe took place in Lungro (Italy)
14 June 2018, 15:03 | International relations |
War in Ukraine is a civilizational conflict, head of the UGCC to Vatican diplomats
On June 13, a conference on religious freedom in Ukraine was held at the American Embassy at the Apostolic Capital. The main speaker was Patriarch Sviatoslav (Shevchuk) of the UGCC. The meeting was held at the initiative of Callista Gingrich, US Ambassador to the Vatican, according to the Department of Information of the UGCC.
13 June 2018, 18:59 | UGCC |
Head of the UGCC: Empty promises of politicians play into the hands of our enemies
Today, Ukraine is struggling for freedom, independence, genuine democracy and against all that comes from Russia. If we use infantile slogans, like we will change everything at once, and if we do this with violence, we will destroy the very idea of a democratic Ukraine. Such actions play right into the hands of our enemy, who will not have to use aggression, because we will destroy Ukraine with our own hands.
13 June 2018, 11:17 | International relations |
The head of the UGCC, Patriarch Svyatoslav (Shevchuk), was reported as saying this in an interview with the Polish Catholic Information Agency, the Department of Information of the UGCC reported.
3 June 2018, 10:23 | Religious ceremonies and pilgrimage |
Ten thousands believers participate in a march for family values and rights of children
The All-Ukrainian March for the Rights of Children and Families was held on Saturday, June 2, from Sofia Square through Independence Square and to the Verkhovna Rada. This is already the third such event, organized on the initiative of the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations, the Institute of Religious Freedom report.
30 May 2018, 11:26 | Religion and society |
"A family is the God’s recipe for human happiness", Patriarch Sviatoslav Shevchuk
On Saturday, June 2, 2018, the All-Ukrainian Movement for the Protection of the Rights of Children and Families will be held for the third time in Kyiv, in accordance with the appeal of the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations (AUCCRO).
27 May 2018, 10:07 | International relations |
UGCC calls to protect a Ukrainian seaman faced with death penalty in Iran
The Marine Apostolate of Ukraine calls to protect a Ukrainian seaman, Andriy Novichkov from Odessa, who is facing a death sentense in Iran, the UGCC website reports.
23 May 2018, 14:40 | Faith and weapon |
Pope Francis blessed Ukrainian soldiers-pilgrims and said he prays for peace in Ukraine
“I constantly pray the Lord may heal the wounds inflicted by war and grant his peace to beloved Ukraine,” said the Pope.
22 May 2018, 17:55 | UGCC
Head of UGCC on Ascension of Christ: Everyone who is baptized, called to be a missioner
22 May 2018, 12:20 | Bible, Bible sociaty |
Head of the Ukrainian Catholics blessed Bibles for children, written in Braille
May 21, 2018, His Beatitude Sviatoslav, in co-operation with Bishop Josyph (Milian), at the Patriarchal Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ of the UGCC in Kyiv, performed the blessing of Bibles for children, which are written in Braille.
