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Religious Studies
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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.
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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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Churches and religious organizations called to peace at St Volodymyr’s Hill
In his speech at St Volodymyr’s Hill, Petro Poroshenko called on the AUCCIRO to peace, understanding and unity:
“In the preface to Patriarch Bartholomew's book “Face to Face with Mystery”, I read that one of the favorite aphorisms of His Holiness is the following: “The war in the name of religion is a war against religion.” I unequivocally share this view. The joint creation of an independent church cannot be the basis for discord, the basis for confrontation, violence. On the contrary, it is a road to peace, peace, understanding.
The faithful and church communities are to decide for themselves whether to join the Local Church.
The Tomos, may the Lord grant it to us, will not mean that a state church will appear in Ukraine. The authorities, now, as previously, will respect all denominations, without departing from the spirit and the letter of the Fundamental Law – the Constitution of Ukraine.
The constitutional principles of state-church relations are inviolable. Ukraine is a multi-confessional state, for which the religious world is a great value.
I urge you to continue to make every effort for peace in Ukraine to establish cooperation between religious communities for the future.
We are all proud that in Ukraine the most complex issues of cohabitation of religions and cultures have always been peacefully solved, without violence, within the legal framework. Unfortunately, our inner peace has been grossly violated Russian aggression. I am sure only God has given us strength to stop one of the largest armies in the world. Only faith has given us such a great love for the Homeland.
Now all of our people, as ever, need the Word of God, need unity, need peace.
May your spiritual work and sincere prayers continue to contribute to the incorporation of imperishable spiritual values in Ukrainian society.”

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