Expert thought
2 May 2019, 12:38 | Andrew Sorokowski's column |
Donbas: Religious Freedom in Proxy-Occupied Areas
In view of the restrictive 2018 Luhansk People’s Republic statute, it is not surprising that some groups declined to apply for registration, while others were refused. The result is that many religious communities find themselves outside the law…. the 48 Baptist Union congregations have had to cease their activity altogether.
27 February 2019, 13:16 | Andrew Sorokowski's column |
The Clerical Abuse Crisis: Not Our Problem?
…while sexual abuse, episcopal cover-ups, and homosexual clergy may be specific to the Latin-rite Church, the broader implications of today’s crisis touch the Ukrainian Greco-Catholic Church too.
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
5 books with insight into Ukrainian-Jewish history | 20 May 2019, 09:03 | Monitoring
FILARET’S FINAL ACT AND THE FUTURE OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH OF UKRAINE | 16 May 2019, 09:15 | Monitoring
Respect among Muslim and Christian Chaplains will have positive impact on interconfessional dialogue, Mufti Said Ismagilov | 13 May 2019, 18:48 | Monitoring
Ukraine and world
16 May 2019, 13:33 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
Archbishop Daniel Visits the Eastern Part of Ukraine – Ten Miles Away from the Active War Zone
The UOC of the USA expressed their parishioners deep gratitude for love and generosity for the brethren in the Eastern part of Ukraine.
15 May 2019, 14:02 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
UGCC Head discussed with Knights of Columbus US headquarters development of Knights in Ukraine
On May 13, 2019, the Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, His Beatitude Sviatoslav, visited the Knights of Columbus headquarters in New Haven, CT, their main residence in the United States. In addition, the Primate presided over the Liturgy, according to the Department of Information of the UGCC.
13 May 2019, 15:06 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
UGCC Head suggests creation of state educational program for Ukrainians from all over the world
Patriarch of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Sviatoslav came up with an initiative to create a state educational program on history and culture for Ukrainians from all over the world.
12 May 2019, 11:03 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
On May 11, Patriarch Svyatoslav of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church visited schoolchildren of Our Ukrainian School in Philadelphia, PA (USA). The Primate had separate meetings with older high school students, with junior students, and with students of middle school age. The First Hierarch encouraged young Ukrainians to keep alive their language and culture, regardless of where they are.
3 May 2019, 11:53 | International relations |
Ukraine urges OSCE SMM to investigate seizure of OCU church in occupied area of Donetsk region
Ukraine urges the OSCE SMM to check reports that the Russian occupation administration has confiscated the church and church property of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) in the village of Kuznetsovo-Mykhailivka.
25 April 2019, 10:51 | Terrorism |
Ukrainian Council of Churches condemns terror against Christians in Sri Lanka and Nigeria
The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations appeals to all religious leaders in the world to condemn the preaching of religious hatred or attempts to justify crimes with feelings of religious superiority, as well as to appreciate, promote and make efforts to develop religious freedom as the only possibility of peaceful coexistence of believers of different religions.
23 April 2019, 12:56 | International relations |
Patriarch Kirill of ROC greets Zelensky
Patriarch Kirill congratulated Volodymyr Zelensky on his election to the office of President of Ukraine. The Russian Patriarch hopes that the “persecution” of the faithful of the UOC-MP will now cease.
23 April 2019, 10:03 | International relations |
Patriarch of UGCC extends condolences after terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka
On behalf of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Patriarch Sviatoslav (Shevchuk) extended his condolences after terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka. The first hierarch wrote it in his letter to Cardinal Malcom Remix, Archbishop of Colombo, according to the Department of Information of the UGCC
19 April 2019, 10:33 | International relations |
Moscow defied the inititative for Paschal ceasefire in Donbas
Representatives of the Russian Federation refused to support the initiative of Ukraine to declare a ceasefire in Donbas on the occasion of Easter festivities.
19 April 2019, 10:17 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
Attackers of Ukrainian religious procession brought to trial in Poland
The district court in Przemysl sentenced 19 men to imprisonment from 6 to 14 months for interfering with the procession of Greek Catholics and Orthodox, which in June 2016, after the funeral service for Ukrainian soldiers, followed the streets of the city.
17 April 2019, 11:49 | Faith and weapon |
Patriarch of UGCC met with military chaplains for US troops in Europe
On April 16, Patriarch of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church His Beatitude Sviatoslav met with the delegation of military chaplains of the US Armed Forces in Europe led by the Chaplain of the 7th Army of the United States, Timothy Malard. This is reported by the Department of Information of the UGCC.
17 April 2019, 11:11 | Faith and weapon |
Primate of OCU to US chaplain of 7th Army: our Church will always support defenders of Homeland
Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine met with the chaplain of the 7th Army of the United States in Europe, Timothy Mallard. This is reported by the website of the OCU.
16 April 2019, 09:41 | International relations |
During his participation in the Freedom of Speech program, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko expressed words of support to President of France Emmanuel Macron and the French people concerning the fire in Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral.
13 April 2019, 17:53 | International relations |
President of Ukraine met with the Party leader of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany
In the framework of the working visit to Germany, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko met with Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, Party leader of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany.
5 April 2019, 08:55 | International relations |
Ukraine is now defending the future of Europe. Therefore, it should not be viewed as a problem for the continent.
3 April 2019, 10:10 | International relations |
During a special meeting with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Archbishop Yevstratiy (Zoria) referred to the systematic persecution of the clergy and faithful of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine which takes place in the occupied territories of Ukraine – in Crimea and in separate districts of Donbas - by those who control these territories now.
2 April 2019, 11:17 | International relations |
Returning of Nobel Gospel to Ukraine initiated in Rivne region
Oleksandr Danilchuk, the head of the Rivne Regional Council, sent a letter to Foreign Minister of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin asking to contact the leadership of the Republic of Lithuania regarding the possibility of returning to the Rivne region an ancient book art – the Nobel Gospel.
1 April 2019, 11:38 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
UGCC Bishop serves first Liturgy in South Africa
Bishop Joseph (Milian), head of the Pastoral and Migration Department of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, led the Liturgy for Ukrainians in Pretoria. Concelebrating with him was secretary of the PMD Fr. Andriy Gakh. This is the first Divine service served by the Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishop in the territory of the Republic of South Africa. This is reported by the Department of Information of the UGCC.
1 April 2019, 09:09 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
Parish of OCU established in Slovenia
The Orthodox Church of Ukraine began to function in Slovenia, the local Embassy of Ukraine made this announcement.
16 March 2019, 14:14 | Islam |
New Zealand mosque shooter threatens Muslims and Ukraine in his manifesto
The terrorist who attacked Muslims in a mosque in New Zealand on March 15, mentioned Ukraine in his "manifesto", addressing his threats, in particular, to Ukrainian believers. This was written on Facebook by Mufti of the Religious Administration of Muslims of Ukraine "Ummah" Sheikh Said Ismagilov.
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