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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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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
Q&A: What Does Archbishop Huzar’s Example Mean for Ukraine? | 7 June 2017, 08:57 | Society-digest |
Religion in mass media
3 August 2015, 15:34 | Editorial news |
1 April 2015, 11:15 | Religion in mass media |
Crimean Mufti believes that ATR TV-channel will yet be on air
The spiritual leader of Muslims of Crimea Hadji Emirali Ablayev wished on the last air of ATR TV channel to his people not to lose hope, despite everything, believe and pray to the Almighty Lord.
23 January 2015, 10:12 | Religion in mass media |
23 October 2014, 17:04 | Interchurch relations |
This is the opinion that Patriarch Sviatoslav (Shevchuk) the UGCC expressed on October 23, during a briefing on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of legalization of the UGCC.
27 December 2013, 12:23 | Religion in mass media |
Catholic journalists of Ukraine asked colleagues to support peaceful protest
The heart of the Universal Church beats in the Vatican. The heart of Ukraine bleeds today. We need to hear what these two hearts beat in unison. We need to tell this to Ukraine and the world. We need words from the heart, to the heart.
4 June 2013, 10:35 | Religion in mass media |
Islamic Guidebook Now Available on the Ukrainian Internet
It has now become easier for Ukrainian Muslims to find everything they need for everyday life. The project, which started recently, intends to cover virtually every Ukrainian city that is home to the Muslim community, reports the website of Islam in Ukraine.
27 May 2013, 17:47 | Religion in mass media |
| UOC-MP Holds Festival of Religious Mass Media
Over a hundred people from 30 eparchies of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Moscow Patriarchate, as well as visitors from Moscow and the Polish Orthodox Church, came to Lviv to participate in the 7th Festival of Orthodox Mass Media. The event will last for five days and is to end on May 31.
18 February 2013, 17:01 | Religion in mass media
Manual on PR for churches 'Church and Media: Seven Steps Towards Understanding' Presented in Kyiv
On February 16, in Kyiv, a roundtable discussion “Will PR help the Church?” was held at St. Thomas Aquinas Institute of Religious Studies in Kyiv, during which the manual on PR for churches “Church and Media: Seven Steps Towards Understanding” was presented.
15 February 2013, 14:24 | Announcements |
Roundtable Discussion 'Will PR help the Church?' To Be Held in Kyiv
The event will begin at 3 pm at St. Thomas Aquinas Institute of Religious Studies (13 Yakira Street (Lukianivska Underground Station).
11 December 2012, 10:24 | Religion in mass media |
First Manual for Church Press Services Published in Ukraine
The Religious Information Service of Ukraine (RISU) published a book “The Church and Media: Seven Steps to Understanding” for church press services and journalists.
29 August 2012, 11:10 | Religion in mass media |
Patriarch Sviatoslav Shevchuk’s appeal to Ukrainian Catholic journalists was recorded during an interview for the website Katolytskyi Ohliadach.
24 May 2012, 12:32 | Religion in mass media |
Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli Visits Ukrainian Catholic University
On 22 May, President of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli visited Lviv.
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.
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.
3 February 2012, 14:55 | Freedom of Conscience |
Evangelical Protestant Leaders To Discuss Media Campaign Against Their Churches
On February 7, 2012, a meeting of the heads of the Council of Evangelical Protestant Churches of Ukraine regarding the campaign of mass media against Evangelical Churches will be held.
1 February 2012, 13:44 | Editorial news |
RISU Marks Its 11th Anniversary
Eleven years ago, the editorial office of the Religious Information Service of Ukraine was established.
19 December 2011, 16:35 | Religion in mass media |
| Association of Catholic Media Workers of Ukraine Established
On December 17, 2011, in Kyiv, in the Monastery of St. Basil the Great (Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church), a meeting of the community of Catholic journalists was held.
9 December 2011, 19:53 | Religious mass media and Internet |
First Catholic TV Channel Launched in Kyiv
On December 8, Archbishop Petro Malchuk, Ordinary of the Kyiv-Zhytomyr Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, launched the first Catholic TV channel in Kyiv.
24 June 2011, 14:05 | Religion in mass media |
Journalist Katryna Shchotkina becomes first laureate of Blessed Karol Wojtyla Prize
On June 24, for the first time in Ukraine, the journalism prize of Blessed Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II) was awarded. The laureate is the famous Ukrainian journalist Kateryna Shchotkina (Pano), who until recently was the editor for the Church section of the daily Dzerkalo Tyzhnia.