Expert thought
2 January 2019, 18:47 | Andrew Sorokowski's column |
What the OCU and the UGCC can teach each other
…the UGCC and the OCU can learn from each other’s historical experiences.
29 December 2018, 10:01 | Interview |
New Church in Ukraine should put aside post-Soviet legacy: interview with Nicholas Denysenko
Can the historical event on 15 December be considered a victory, what goals does the new Church have before itself to gain the trust of world Orthodoxy, and what reform plan it should have are some of the questions we discussed with Fr. Nicholas Denysenko
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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Authorities Religious Affairs
31 January 2019, 12:30 | Orthodox Church of Ukraine |
Kyiv Metropolis of the UOC (OCU) registered
On January 30, the website of the Ministry of Justice published information on the registration of the Religious Organization KYIV METROPOLIS OF UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH (ORTHODOX CHURCH OF UKRAINE) (KYIV METROPOLIS OF UOC (OCU)) (Identification code of the legal entity is 42783113).
24 April 2018, 12:35 | Authorities Religious Affairs |
Among the heads of parishes and dioceses of the Moscow Patriarchate in Ukraine there are those who agree to enter the one local church, however, they will now be subjected to incredible pressure exerted by Russia
8 December 2015, 11:15 | Conferences, seminars, researches |
| National forum for protection of religious freedom and dialogue launches in Kyiv
"Success, stability and harmony in Ukraine is important for the entire Euro-Atlantic community”, Ambassador Roman Vashchuk said. He also drew attention to the new challenges that violate stability and prevent dialogue. “We need to pay attention to inter-Orthodox conflicts. There we see certain problems emerge.”
20 October 2015, 13:40 | Church-state relations |
Constitution should be based on moral values, AUCCRO members assume
10 August 2015, 15:19 | Authorities Religious Affairs |
The Community Council under the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine strongly condemns political speculations around confessional affiliation of the citizens who became victims of criminal offenses.
26 May 2015, 12:02 | Church-state relations |
OSCE gathered officials and experts to discuss religious freedom in Ukraine
Strengthening cooperation of the government with religious organizations is an important component of national security. The international conference, which takes place May 26-27 in Kyiv, addresses these and some other issues of church-state relationship. It has been organized by the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, Department for Religions and Nationalities along with the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights.
6 March 2015, 09:30 | Authorities Religious Affairs |
Cabinet restores the interdepartmental Committee on rights of religious organizations
3 December 2014, 12:40 | Authorities Religious Affairs |
Vyacheslav Kyrylenko is in charge of culture and religion in the new government
Vyacheslav Kyrylenko has been appointed Vice-Prime Minister – Minister of Culture of Ukraine. He will coordinate all humanitarian activities of the Government in this office.
2 December 2014, 10:32 | Church-state relations |
Ministry of Culture setup a working group to resolve inter-church conflicts
28 November 2014, 17:39 | Authorities Religious Affairs |
Ministry of Culture establishes working group to settle interchurch conflicts
On November 26, the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine held a session of the working group for the settlement of ongoing interchurch conflicts.
22 October 2014, 11:48 | Church-state relations |
Commission for Religious Affairs is preparing proposals on tariff issues
The Commission for Religious Affairs of the Public Council under the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine analyzed problematic aspects of the practical application of electricity tariffs for religious organizations.
21 July 2014, 09:22 | Authorities Religious Affairs |
Primate of the UOC may be elected only under its effective statute, Department of Religions
In response to the request submitted by the Religious Information Service of Ukraine and the believers, the State Department for Religions and Nationalities to the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine gave explanations about the procedure for making possible amendments and additions to the registered Statute of Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
18 March 2014, 12:56 | Authorities Religious Affairs |
Department of Religious Affairs Strongly Condemns Persecution of Clerics in Crimea
The director of the Department of Religious and Ethnic Affairs of the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine Volodymyr Yushkevych March 18 issued a statement regarding the persecution of clerics in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. The document calls “to stop the practice of terror and to ensure respect for rights and liberties.”
27 December 2012, 09:55 | Legislation |
Council of Churches Ready to Dialogue with Government to Correct Legislative Mistakes
The Secretariat of the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations AUCCRO) analyzed possible ways to annul the negative alterations made to the Law of Ukraine “On Freedom of Conscience and Religious Organizations.”
12 December 2012, 08:27 | Authorities Religious Affairs
Changes in Religious Network in Ukraine Reported
First Deputy Minister of Culture of Ukraine, the ex-Head of the State Department on Nationalities and Religions, Yurii Bohutskyi reported on changes in the religious network structure in Ukraine.
4 July 2012, 09:41 | Authorities Religious Affairs |
The Ministry of Culture established an Expert Council on Matters of Freedom of Worship and Activity of Religious Organizations with the status of a consultative and advisory body.
13 April 2012, 12:00 | Authorities Religious Affairs |
Cabinet of Ministers Transferes Powers of State Comittee on Nationalities and Religions
The Cabinet of Ministers transferred to the State Migration Service the functions and powers dealing with matters of refugees, which had been the responsibility of the liquidated State Committee on Nationalities and Religions.
27 March 2012, 09:21 | Authorities Religious Affairs |
Public Council of Ministry of Culture Sets Up Committee on Religions
The Public Council of the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine elected its leadership, approved its Regulations and set up specialized committees at its session.
2 February 2012, 13:41 | Authorities Religious Affairs |
Ministry of Culture To Change Law on Freedom of Worship
In order to improve the effective laws in the area of inter-ethnic and inter-denominational relations, the Ministry of Culture prepared alterations to the Law of Ukraine “On the Freedom of Worship and Religious Organizations.”
24 January 2012, 09:56 | Authorities Religious Affairs |
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine transferred the powers of the State Committee on Nationalities and Religions to the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine. This was established by the government’s Order 27 "On Questions of Ministry of Culture" of January 18, 2012.