Contact group to decide fate of UOC church in Kolomyia

According to a UOJ source, on June 6, a "round table" was held in Kolomyia, where the issue of the Annunciation Church of the UOC was discussed: Greek Catholics insist that the church should belong to them, because "it is built by their ancestors".

Local authorities announced the establishment of a contact group, which will include representatives of all Christian denominations of Kolomyia. The contact group will have to decide: who exactly will serve in the church in the future.

On June 4, the Uniates attempted to seize the Annunciation Church. The parishioners of the UOC held a prayerful standing at the walls of their church on June 5 and 6.

The Annunciation Church was transferred to the community of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church for use in 1991. It is a monument of architecture: it was built in 1587 – 9 years before the Brest Union, from which the Greek Catholics originate.

The first meeting of the contact group is scheduled for June 7.

The UOJ is closely following developments.

Read also

"KyivPride" organizers announced dates for holding LGBT march in capital

Activists plan to hold mass events in June 2026.

Monastic tonsures performed at Kyiv Theological Academy

The Rector of the Kyiv Theological Schools, Archbishop Sylvester, tonsured four students of the academy and seminary into monasticism.

No language law violations found at Holosiiv Monastery school

The inspection found no evidence of Russian-language instruction in the school that operated on the grounds of the Holosiiv Monastery.

Czech authorities intend to seize three largest churches from Church, source

In Prague, preparations have begun to terminate lease agreements concluded with Orthodox church communities.

Filaret hospitalized

The UOC-KP reported a deterioration in the condition of their leader.

Rome's basilica bust re-attributed to Michelangelo

A marble bust that has stood ​for centuries in one of Rome’s basilicas has been re-attributed to Michelangelo after nearly 200 years in ‌obscurity.