Expert thought
13 September 2019, 14:53 | Open theme |
Ukrainian autocephaly. After one year
All this past year the CEMES foundation worked on a scholarly project, which examined the Ukrainian crisis from a theological, historical and canonical perspective, always in relation to the triptych: Primacy-Conciliarity-Autocephaly.
10 September 2019, 11:16 | Viktor Yelenskyi's column |
Interference impossible to ignore, or what should the state do with religious policy?
All states of the world have in place a policy regarding religion and associations that citizens set up based on this religion's ground. The atheistic government of China and theocratic government of Iran, the mighty United States and tiny Andorra – just every one of them.
Religious Studies
22 November 2018, 14:51 | Religious studies |
In the context of recent events in the Orthodox world, disputes over the boundaries of church institutions often arise between the Patriarchate of Constantinople, Kyiv and Moscow. Ukraine accuses Russia of misappropriating the territory of the Kyiv Metropolis. In its turn, Moscow appeals to the fact that the ancient Kyiv Metropolis differs from the territory of modern Ukraine. RISU decided to clarify this topic, getting advice from historians. Based on this research, we prepared an infographic.
25 September 2018, 14:21 | Religious studies |
A Different Approach to the Ecclesiastical Discussion about Ukraine
The first question that arises concerning Ukraine is this: with what right and based on which holy canons, does Russia today claim the ecclesiastical and administrative dependency of the Metropolis of Kyiv?
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17 August 2018, 09:23 | History, archaeology |
Unique document of Studite monks dating back to 1930s found in Lviv
In the Central State Historical Archives in Lviv, a speech by an unknown author was found. Its author was a priest, a monk of the St. John's Lavra of the Studite Rite of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church before the war. The document was posted on Facebook by Yustyn (Boyko), the synkellos on monasticism issues in the Lviv Archdiocese of the UGCC.
15 August 2018, 09:55 | UGCC |
UGCC faithful celebrate 1,030th anniversary of Baptism of Rus-Ukraine by renewed vows and liturgies
The 1,030th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus-Ukraine was celebrated in the main cathedral of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church - the Patriarchal Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Kyiv, by the Hierarchical Liturgy, renewal of ceremonial vows and water blessing on the Dnieper River. It is reported by the Department of Information of the UGCC.
13 August 2018, 13:42 | UGCC |
In Sloatsburg, NY, Head of UGCC led Assumption pilgrimage and spoke about Ukraine
Assumption pilgrimage in Sloatsburg, NY, on Mount Mary, the location supervised by Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Virgin Mary was held on August 12.
10 August 2018, 14:41 | International relations |
Head of the UGCC discusses humanitarian situation in Ukraine with Catholic Relief Services president
On August 8, His Beatitude Svyatoslav, Head of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, visited the headquarters of the Catholic Relief Services which supports various charitable projects around the world. His Beatitude Sviatoslav met with the president of the organization, Mr. Sean Callahan, and with the chairman of the Board of Governors, Bishop Gregory John Mansour, the Department of Information of the UGCC reports.
8 August 2018, 15:28 | International relations |
Patriarch of UGCC reminds of Kremlin’s prisoners and calls not to forget war in Ukraine
On August 7, the Patriarch of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church delivered a speech to the participants of the 136th Convention of the Knights of Columbus which involves representatives from different countries of the world.
8 August 2018, 10:30 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
Patriarch of the UGCC participated in Convention of the Knights of Columbus opening
The 136th Convention of the Knights of Columbus began on August 7 in Baltimore city. The theme of this year's Convention is Knights of Columbus - Knights of Mercy. Patriarch Sviatoslav took part in the Mass on the occasion of the opening of the Convention which was led by Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori. It was in Baltimore that the founder of Knights of Columbus, the righteous Fr. Michael J. McGivney was ordained to priesthood. It is reported by the Department of Information of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church.
7 August 2018, 09:27 | UGCC |
UGCC head on pastoral visit to USA
The visit of Patriarch Sviatoslav, the Head of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, to the United States began on August 6. The Hierarch will hold a series of important meetings in Baltimore, Stamford, Stockton, and Philadelphia. The visit will end on August 22, the Department of Information of the UGCC reports.
1 August 2018, 10:30 | Interchurch relations |
Patriarch Filaret: We wish for good relations between the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the UGCC
Patriarch Filaret answered a question posed by a reporter from the Priamyy TV Channel whether the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church was involved in the process of obtaining the Tomos of autocephaly.
25 July 2018, 10:02 | National religious question |
“Although the ancient tradition instructs us to celebrate the Baptism of Rus-Ukraine on August 14, we will join on July 28th the Ukrainian State -- as it is a state holiday -- as well as our Orthodox brothers to celebrate this anniversary,” Primate of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church Patriarch Svyatoslav expressed his position in an interview on the occasion of the 1,030th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus-Ukraine.
15 July 2018, 21:24 | Church-state relations |
UGCC supportive of autocephaly of united Ukrainian Orthodox Church, but won't join it
The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church is not indifferent to what is happening among the Orthodox. We empathize with them for reasons of their divisions, and we greet all initiatives that contribute to their internal unity. Patriarch of UGCC Sviatoslav had this to say during a nationwide pilgrimage to the icon of the Mother of God in Zarvanytsia.
15 July 2018, 20:03 | UGCC |
Ukrainian Greek-Catholics from Ukraine and across Europe, USA, Canada, Argentina and Australia joined this year’s nationwide pilgrimage to Zarvanytsia dedicated to the 1030th anniversary of Christianization of Ukraine-Rus’. During the liturgy, Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko prayed together with Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti, President of the Italian Episcopal Conference, UGCC hierarchs and clergy as well as 100,000 faithful.
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.
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