Head of UOC-KP Filaret accuses UAOC in collaboration with Moscow
"Regarding the Autocephalous Church, the Autocephalous Church does not have a great influence in Ukraine. It only prevents and serves the interests of Moscow. People should know and understand that," he stressed.
This was said by the head of the UOC-KP on September 11 at the consecration of the Holy Virgin Church in the town of Perechin.
As reported, before leaving Filaret spoke with journalists and answered their questions.
Read also
Iranian authorities accuse protesters of setting fire to 350 mosques
According to the head of Iran's Foreign Ministry, the arson attacks on mosques indicate the organized and externally supported nature of the riots.
Romanian Patriarchate opposes prostitution legalization in country
The Church noted that Holy Scripture and Orthodox Tradition consistently testify to the incompatibility of prostitution with spiritual life.
Poroshenko calls to cancel elections and focus on "language and faith"
The former president stated that an election campaign is unacceptable until the end of the war and proposed focusing the state's efforts on ideological priorities.
SBU confirms use of UOC hierarchs as "prisoner exchange fund"
The Security Service stated that UOC clergy were involved in exchanges when returning citizens from Russian captivity.
Report: 2,000 Christians killed and 3,000 attacked worldwide over two years
The report mentions the situation of Christians in Ukraine: it records the destruction of churches and threats to religious freedom.
U.S. Congresswoman appeals to Vatican over UOC persecution
The legislator linked appeals to the Vatican with complaints about UOC persecution and stated that US taxpayers' money should not be directed to a government that persecutes Christians.