Metropolitan of Kiev Patriarchate “beatified” UPA warriors (VIDEO)
Having sanctified a church in their honor as All Saints of the Ukrainian Land, we showed love for the UPA warriors, beatifying them, – announced Metropolitan of Lutsk and Volynsk Mikhail (Zinkevich) of the UOC Kiev Patriarchate on 28 August 2016. It is reported by the diocesan studio Sobor.
In his sermon after sanctifying the church in Vovchak stow of Turiysk deanery, UOC KP Metropolitan Mikhail said, “We believe them to be the men of holy life. Today we’ve shown our live for the UPA (Ukrainian Militant Army) warriors by founding the church in their honor and beatifying them as all saints of the Ukrainian land.”
Read also
Dumenko told the British about the price of Ukraine's "European choice"
PCU head Dumenko met with a delegation from the United Kingdom in Kyiv.
UN calls for ban on surrogacy
A group of states at the UN has called for an international moratorium on surrogacy due to the risks of exploitation of women and children.
Court hearing in the case of the Kyiv Metropolis of the UOC postponed
The court has scheduled the next hearing in the case concerning the liquidation of the Kyiv Metropolis of the UOC for July 22, 2026.
Ministry of Culture: Greece is ready to provide funds for the restoration of the Lavra
The Greek ambassador confirmed Athens' readiness to consider financial participation in the restoration of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra.
Patriarch of Bulgaria calls for return of religious education to schools
Patriarch Daniel stated that the subject «Virtues and Religion» will help children learn about the Orthodox faith and the history of Bulgarian education.
Romny City Council Refused to Allocate Land for OCU Church
Romny authorities rejected the OCU's request for 0.5 hectares of land, citing the city's zoning plan.