Expert thought
13 September 2019, 14:53 | Open theme |
Ukrainian autocephaly. After one year
All this past year the CEMES foundation worked on a scholarly project, which examined the Ukrainian crisis from a theological, historical and canonical perspective, always in relation to the triptych: Primacy-Conciliarity-Autocephaly.
10 September 2019, 11:16 | Viktor Yelenskyi's column |
Interference impossible to ignore, or what should the state do with religious policy?
All states of the world have in place a policy regarding religion and associations that citizens set up based on this religion's ground. The atheistic government of China and theocratic government of Iran, the mighty United States and tiny Andorra – just every one of them.
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.
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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CRIMEA: UN call to halt Cathedral eviction | 8 December 2019, 16:08 | Society-digest |
| World cannot overcome the current crisis by neglecting the destiny of Ukraine – Soviet dissident | 29 November 2019, 11:00 | Society-digest |
The Ecclesiastical Motherhood of the Orthodox Church in Ukraine | 25 November 2019, 15:16 | Society-digest |
Ukrainians outside of Ukraine
31 May 2019, 11:36 | UGCC |
On Sunday, June 2 at 4:30 pm, Dr. George Weigel, Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, will present a talk entitled "Twentieth Century Witness and Twenty First Century Mission: Eastern Catholics and the Universal Church" in the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.
30 May 2019, 11:44 | UGCC |
New Metropolitan-Archbishop of Рhiladelphia Borys Gudziak to be enthroned June 4
Over 50 bishops, will participate in ceremonies installing the new spiritual leader of ukrainian catholics in the united states with over 2200 laity in attendance
23 May 2019, 13:43 | Religious intolerance and vandalism |
Vandals damage St Volodymyr monument in Canada
In Winnipeg, Manitoba, unknown persons desecrated the monument to the Holy Prince Volodymyr the Baptist – they broke off and stole his head. Also, the intruders cut off the cross in the hands of St. Volodymyr. Historian Serhiy Shumylo wrote it on Facebook.
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.
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.
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.
10 March 2019, 11:00 | UGCC |
During a meeting on March 6, the bishops under the direction of Metropolitan-Archbishop Borys Gudziak of Philadelphia discussed the plan to hold commemorative events on the occasion of the enthronement that will take place on June 4 in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia. A program of celebrations was defined.
26 February 2019, 07:39 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
Memorial services for Revolution of Dignity Heroes held in Australia
23 February 2019, 16:05 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) congratulates Bishop Borys Gudziak on his appointment by His Holiness Pope Francis, on the recommendation of the Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC), as Metropolitan and Archbishop of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia on February 18th 2019.
18 February 2019, 13:09 | UGCC |
On February 18, the Holy See announced that Pope Francis, accepting the recommendation of the Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC), has appointed Bishop Borys Gudziak, Eparch of the Eparchy of Saint Volodymyr the Great in Paris, as Metropolitan and Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.
30 January 2019, 10:32 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
Head of UGCC and new President of World Congress of Ukrainians discuss cooperation
The Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Patriarch Sviatoslav, met with the newly elected President of the World Congress of Ukrainians, Mr. Pavlo Grod, and the newly elected administration of the Congress.
30 November 2018, 13:33 | Ecumenical Patriarchate |
| For the first time ever, Ukrainian becomes Patriarch's deacon in Constantinople
Andriy Krochak, Ukrainian by origin, was ordained as a deacon on November 30, 2018 in the Cathedral of St. George on the Phanar by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew during the festive divine service in honor of the Apostle Andrew the First-Called. The patriarch gave a new name Iakovos to his Ukrainian deacon.
30 November 2018, 10:28 | Extraordinary situations |
Fire Destroys St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Carteret, New Jersey
Tuesday evening, November 27 Father Vasyl Vladyka and his family, while in the parish rectory suddenly smelled smoke as if something was burning. Going up to the second floor of the rectory, they looked out the window and saw flames coming from the right side of the church.
19 November 2018, 20:17 | Announcements |
Italian translation of the book "Josyph Slipyi. Memoirs" will be presented in Rome
On Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at 16:30, a presentation of the Italian translation of the book "Josyph Slipyi. Memoirs" - Josyf Slipyj, Memorie - A cura di Iwan Dacko, Alberto Di Chio, Luciana Mirri - Roma - Leopoli 2018 will take place at the “Centro Il Messaggio dell'Icona” (Borgo Pio 141 - 00193 Rome, Italy).
19 November 2018, 16:52 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
The Ukrainian community in Italy marked the 85th anniversary of the Holodomor. His Beatitude Sviatoslav, the Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, presided over the commemorative events in the Cathedral of Naples.
15 November 2018, 10:03 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
UGCC Head to lead in Italy commemorative events for Holodomor victims
On Sunday, November 18, the Ukrainian community in Italy will mark the 85th anniversary of the Holodomor. His Beatitude Sviatoslav, Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, will lead the memorial service at the Cathedral of Naples in southern Italy.
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