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5 May 2017, 14:05 | Journalistic investigations |
Historical memory or legal rights: Baptists in Volyn struggle for the future of an ancient church
The ruins of the old church in the district center of Rozhische in Volyn have become the subject of controversy between the Protestants and the Orthodox. The temple was built in the nineteenth century by the Baptists, “the Soviets” expropriated and placed manufacturing plants in the church.
17 February 2017, 18:33 | Events & people |
Heroes of our time. A story of a missionary from Avdiyivka
How does it feel - to abandon ambitions or favorite work and go to the east of Ukraine, in the thick of war at the age of 20-22?
21 December 2016, 14:35 | Kaleidoscope |
| Ternopil amateur gives second life to rundown churches
The craftsman has also made architectural models, recreating the original appearance of the temples that have survived altered, and his plans include the creation of a museum of architectural models.
14 December 2016, 11:55 | Reports |
Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti about Vatican diplomacy, Ukraine and Syria
The Vatican’s international relations have their own unique history of diplomacy and influence the course of events. The special status of a mini-state, its uniqueness often allows exerting influence in places and in ways that are inaccessible to secular diplomats.
12 October 2016, 13:46 | Events & people |
| Religious freedom for Ukraine: the contribution of Keston College (1969-89)
In the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv on October 6, Canon Dr. Michael Bourdeaux gave a lecture "Religious freedom in Ukraine: the contribution Keston College (1969-89)."
Expert thought
8 June 2017, 21:28 | Andrew Sorokowski's column |
Two Drafts — and the Winds of Change
Draft Laws 4128 and 4511 have arisen in the context of a politicization of religion in conditions of the Russian war against Ukraine, and of the flurry of defections from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate
1 June 2017, 11:10 | Open theme |
Lubomyr (Husar) about himself, the Church and the world. Selected quotes
“We all need love”: His Beatitude Lubomyr blessed memory, who lived with 60 years on earth was a priest, becoming the nation's moral authority
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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Memorial Service for reposed Patriarch Lubomyr Husar in the Patriachal Cathedral in Kyiv
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Cardinal Parolin Says ‘In All Probability’ He Will Visit Moscow Soon | 26 June 2017, 14:04 | Society-digest |
Comment: Ukrainian Cardinals Husar and Slipyj are heroes to Church community | 22 June 2017, 19:42 | Society-digest
Feeling Abandoned, Russian Catholics Appeal to the Pope | 9 June 2017, 15:40 | Society-digest
UGCC
26 June 2017, 09:55 | Religious ceremonies and pilgrimage |
Ukrainian Pilgrims in St. Peter's Basilica prayed for peace and unity of Christians in Ukraine
Bishop Josaphat Kuntsevich of the UGCC (1580-1623) became famous for his religious activities after the announcement of the Union of Brest on the unification of the Orthodox and Catholic Churches under the jurisdiction of the Pope.
21 June 2017, 13:50 | RCC in Ukraine |
The Patriarch of the UGCC took part in the episcopal ordination of the bishop-nominee of the RCC in Ukraine Edward Kava, which place today, June 21, at the Latin Metropolitan Basilica in Lviv. The First Hierarch noted the importance of today's event and called it the opening of a new page of the Roman Catholic Church in Ukraine.
21 June 2017, 10:38 | Legislation
UGCC is proposing to hold off ratification of Istanbul convention
Representatives of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church are concerned about the possible ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Violence against Women and Domestic Violence and the fight against these phenomena (Istanbul Convention), Bill 0119.
14 June 2017, 13:00 | Religion and society
Bishop Borys Gudziak of the UGCC called on the Ukrainians and MPs to support health reform. His appeal was published on the page “Support healthcare reform: Bills 6327, 6329” on Facebook
13 June 2017, 11:18 | National religious question |
On the occasion of the seventieth anniversary of the Vistula Operation Patriarch Sviatoslav (Shevchuk) has issued the message in which urged to remember the innocent victims of the forced deportation and denounce the evils perpetrated against the Church.
12 June 2017, 12:30 | Church-state relations
MPs ask the President to stop the illegal construction near the Patriarchal Cathedral of the UGCC
More than 80 MPs signed an appeal to the President of Ukraine to stop illegal construction on the left bank near the Patriarchal Cathedral of the UGCC.
9 June 2017, 10:24 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
| Ukrainians built one of the biggest churches in Brazil
On June 4, the rite of consecration of the Holy Trinity Church for the Ukrainian community was held in the Brazilian municipality of Sao Jose dos Pinhais (Parana), Marcelino settlement. Local Ukrainians have been striving to do this for almost a century.
6 June 2017, 09:30 | Interchurch relations
As a result, priests of the UOC MP allowed the UGCC representatives to enter the church and celebrate the Liturgy there.
5 June 2017, 16:07 | Vatican
"A master of wisdom", - Pope Francis about late Patriarch Lubomyr Husar
The Holy Father noted the “extraordinary influx of people” paying their respects to the former head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. This, he said, “is an eloquent sign of what he has been: one of the highest and most respected moral authorities of the Ukrainian people in recent decades.”
5 June 2017, 14:30 | Religious ceremonies and pilgrimage |
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| Patriarch Lubomyr finds his last rest in the Patriarchal Cathedral crypt
During the memorial service some faithful were holding banner with a slogan Subito Santo (Sainthood Now!).
5 June 2017, 13:26 | Vatican
The Pope’s personal envoy attended the funeral service of blessed memory Lubomyr Husar
Pope Francis has appointed a personal envoy to attend the funeral worship of blessed memory Lubomyr. Archbishop Cyril (Basil), Secretary of the Congregation for Eastern Churches came to Kyiv on June 4.
5 June 2017, 09:28 | UGCC |
Catholic University of America Mourns the Passing of Cardinal Lubomyr Husar
Cardinal Husar was a University alumnus and the recipient of an honorary degree in 2007.
4 June 2017, 22:56 | UGCC
Presidential family paid respect to Lubomyr (Husar)
According to the President, His Beatitude Lubomyr was uniting Ukraine, ensured its unity through his word, thought and prayer.
3 June 2017, 15:42 | Religious ceremonies and pilgrimage |
Tens thousands of Lviv residents paid a last tribute to Lubomyr (Husar)
On Monday, June 5, at 11 am the mournful Pontifical Divine Liturgy with the burial rite will be held.
1 June 2017, 20:15 | Religious ceremonies and pilgrimage |
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Lviv bids farewell to Patriarch Lubomyr
Today, on June 1 in the evening the coffin with Patriarch Lubomyr’s body was brought to St George’s Cathedral of Lviv. Hundreds of Lviv residents came to meet the funeral procession. People prayed, many of them did not hide their emotions. Clergymen brought the coffin to the cathedral in their hands, where it will stay for three days.
1 June 2017, 15:41 | Vatican
Pope sends condolences for death of Cardinal Husar
Pope Francis has sent a telegram his condolences on the death of His Beatitude, Cardinal Lubomyr Husar, Major Archbishop emeritus of Kyiv-Halyč. The telegram is addressed to Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, Cardinal Husar’s successor as head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
1 June 2017, 13:35 | UGCC
Orthodox, Muslim, and Jewish communities mourn the death of Cardinal Husar
1 June 2017, 11:22 | UGCC |
THE ORDER OF FUNERAL LITURGIES IN MEMORY OF HIS BEATITUDE LUBOMYR
On May 31, 2017 AD, at 18:30 at the age of 84 after a difficult illness passed away His Beatitude Lubomyr (Husar), Archbishop Emeritus of the UGCC.
31 May 2017, 19:42 | UGCC |
Cardinal Lubomyr Husar dies aged 84
May 31, 2017, at 18:30 after a serious illness His Beatitude Lubomyr (Husar), Archbishop Emeritus of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Church died at the age of 84.
24 May 2017, 13:40 | Vatican
Pope Invokes “Peace” for Ukraine
“I continue to invoke from the Lord peace for the dear Ukrainian land,” assured Pope Francis at the General Audience of May 24, 2017.