Expert thought
8 July 2019, 11:32 | Interview |
| Orthodox Church of Ukraine undergoing a catharsis – Cyril Hovorun
Euromaidan Press talked to Archimandrite Cyril Hovorun, PhD, Senior Lecturer at Stockholm School of Theology, former Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations of the UOC MP (pictured on the left), to understand how the OCU has been developing the last half a year and what impact Filaret’s actions could possibly have.
28 June 2019, 08:00 | Interview |
| Recently, there was information that Pope Francis is preparing a surprise for the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. The pontiff wants to meet with the UGCC leadership to discuss a number of themes in ecclesiastical and social life. According to the Head of the UGCC, His Beatitude Sviatoslav (Shevchuk), whom RISU had the opportunity to interview, such a meeting is truly very important.
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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Monitoring
eBook Now Available: The Ecumenical Patriarchate and Ukraine Autocephaly | 17 July 2019, 10:48 | Monitoring
Pope and UGCC leaders discuss current church mission in war-torn Ukraine and in communities throughout the world | 15 July 2019, 14:06 | Monitoring
When Russia invaded Ukraine, the countries’ rabbis also went to war | 12 July 2019, 15:19 | Monitoring
Religion in mass media
11 July 2019, 16:49 | Religion in mass media |
Even when covering Vladimir Putin's visit to the Vatican, Russian propaganda media could not resist publishing fakes. Thus, on July 5, pro-Kremlin media reported that Pope Francis presented Vladimir Putin with the medal "Guardian Angel of Peace". The main sources of this information are Ramzan Kadyrov and Putin's press Secretary Dmitry Peskov.
8 July 2019, 10:30 | UOC KP |
| Filaret gives interview to TV Channel Rossija-24
Patriarch Emeritus Filaret gave an interview to Russian propagandist TV Channel Rossija-24. A special report by journalist Anna Afanasieva entitled "Nothing sacred" was posted on July 6 on YouTube. It was reported by LB.UA.
9 May 2019, 10:04 | Religion in mass media |
UGCC creates Patriarchal Council for Social Communications
On May 7, the Patriarch of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church announced the creation of the Patriarchal Council for Social Communications of the UGCC. His Beatitude Svyatoslav was appointed its head, the Department of Information of the UGCC reports.
10 October 2018, 19:18 | Religion in mass media |
Russians in Istanbul harassed Exarchs and threatened with “aggravation” over Tomos
On October 10, 2018, the second day session of the Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate was held in Constantinople. On October 11, its members will continue their work, and will publish a press release upon its completion.
20 June 2018, 18:44 | International relations |
Bulgarian Patriarch did not oppose Ukrainian autocephaly, - Ukrainian presidential administration
“Bulgarian Patriarch Neophyte did not oppose the autocephaly of the Orthodox Church in Ukraine,” Rostyslav Pavlenko, Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine, said in an exclusive comment to the RISU journalist. This is his commentary on the information published by the UNIAN Religion news agency on its website on June 20, 2018. The agency actually attributed to the Patriarch Neophyte a stance he did not express. Journalists interpreted the words about the need to act according to the canons as the rejection of autocephaly, which is not one and the same thing.
1 February 2018, 11:20 | Editorial news |
RISU celebrated 17 years. We thank you for following us and are asking for your support
On February 1, 2001, several people gathered inside the then Lviv Theological Academy and held the first meeting, at which it was decided that the newly formed information agency would be called the Religious Information Service of Ukraine.
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.
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