US State Department criticizes Ukrainian authorities for violating religious freedoms
The US State Department has criticized Ukraine for violating religious freedoms in its annual report on religious freedom in the world, reports RIA Novosti.
According to the US foreign ministry, "the local authorities from time to time provide support to the UOC-KP, trying to gain control of the UOC-MP churches. The Government has established a working group to mediate between the two religious groups," – said in the report of the US State Department.
Recall that last year the US drew attention to the fact that the situation with respect for freedom of religion in Ukraine worsened in 2014: disagreements between believers of the UOC-KP and the UOC frequented, minor religious communities were subjected to harassment, serious violations were found on the uncontrolled by Kiev territory of Donbass.
Read also
Military servicemen award UOC Sumy Eparchy cleric
A priest of the Sumy Eparchy, Archpriest Oleksandr Petrenko, received gratitude from the territorial defense command for assistance to military personnel.
Vatican again lets OCU approach St. Nicholas' relics
With the assistance of the Ukrainian embassy, OCU clerics served a “liturgy” in the crypt of the papal basilica in Bari.
Exhibition about “church rascism” touring across Ukraine
Experts believe the exhibition about “church rascism” is aimed at the UOC, since the authorities portray it as “Moscow's.”
Cypriot hierarch calls 2026 the year of "spiritual trials"
Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou warned the faithful about coming trials and urged repentance and participation in the Divine Liturgy.
Metropolitan Lazar (Shvets) departs to the Lord
At the age of 86, Metropolitan Lazar of Simferopol and Crimea has reposed in the Lord.
UOC deacon's family home burned down in Pohreby, believers ask for help
After a gas explosion, two sons of Deacon Olexiy Orlov underwent surgeries, the family asks for prayers and help in finding housing.