Politexpert: we are in for a large-scale provocation against UOC
Representatives of the political environment of the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko push him into a serious conflict with the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, says on his Facebook page a well-known journalist and political commentator Viacheslav Pikhovshek.
Pikhovshek states that Poroshenko is pushed for official recognition of the fact that the UOC allegedly presents a threat for national security of Ukraine, and that the main task of the state is to create "one local church."
"A large-scale provocation with personal engagement of Poroshenko is under preparation. I conclude that Poroshenko has an erroneous belief that "now it is time to do away with it", and the current attack against the Church is NOT associated with Pan-Orthodox Cathedral on Crete," said the political expert.
An attempt to confiscation the Holy Dormition Pochaev Lavra from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church by the Ternopil regional council clearly illustrates that. "First come documents, and then – actions based on these documents. If the documents appear, many people will say: nothing depends on you, Poroshenko. You have already done your job – signed everything. Now, it is time for other people to act," explains Pikhovshek.
"The Ukrainian Orthodox Church acts in the current situation in a sensible and dignified way. It retains all its believers. It is definitely a merit. Isn’t it another merit of the Church that more blood has not been shed in Ukraine yet? The Ukrainian state does not need to create "one local church." For it is already there. This is the Ukrainian Orthodox Church headed by His Beatitude Metropolitan Onufriy," concludes the political analyst.
Read also
Kremenchuk Trinity Church of UOC damaged by Russian shelling
The church's windows are shattered, and the utility rooms are damaged.
In Kremenchuk, OCU cuts off electricity to UOC parish feeding 200 needy
Supporters of the Dumenko structure re-registered the electricity supply contract in their name and requested to cut off the power to the community.
Abducted cleric of Kamianske Eparchy taken in an unknown direction
Contact with Father Rostislav has been lost.
Robert Amsterdam accuses Ukrainian govt of backing mobs that seize churches
The human rights defender has appealed to the international community, urging them to pay attention to the fact that state-backed mobs are depriving Christians of their freedom.
Footage shows OCU clergy bringing thugs to seize UOC Cathedral in Chernivtsi
The video completely refutes the statements of Chernivtsi "bishop" Bodoriak about the non-involvement of the OCU in the brawl at the UOC cathedral.
Greek metropolitan sends letter to Egypt in defense of Sinai monastery
The letter emphasizes that the legal rights of the monastery have been confirmed not only historically but also by international agreements, including the UNESCO Convention.