Synod of the UOC announces it’s ready for a schism-overcoming dialogue

On December 21,2017, during the regular session of the Holy Synod of the UOC, the readiness was expressed to conduct negotiations with those who are out of the unity bounds with the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Journal #25), reports the Information and Education Department of the UOC.

Having considered the decision of the Bishops' Council of the Russian Orthodox Church, which was held in Moscow on November 29-December 2, 2017, the bishops of the UOC confirmed their willingness to negotiate with those who are not in unity with the UOC in order to overcome the split in Ukrainian Orthodoxy and to restore the church communication.

It will be reminded that on November 30 in answering the letter of former metropolitan Filaret (Denisenko) requesting for forgiveness, the Bishops' Council of the ROC blessed the creation of a commission for negotiations on overcoming the church schism in Ukraine.

It’s noteworthy that on the next day following his letter Filaret said “he does not bother about anathema” unlike those who imposed disciplinary punishment on him and who are thus interested in lifting the anathema. As fast as December 13 the Synod of the Kyiv Patriarchate announced the Lord Himslef will make everybody recognize the autocephaly of the UOC KP.

Read also

Radicals decide to contribute to case against Kyiv Metropolis

A radical called on concerned citizens to show their position in the court case against the Kyiv Metropolis.

Shevchuk tells ex-Naftogaz chief how UGCC prepared for shelling

The Uniate leader discussed preparations for a difficult winter with the former Naftogaz chief and proposed cooperation on energy supply.

Bulgarian theologian calls silence over murder in Sviatohirsk grave sin

Theologian Georgi Todorov condemned the silence of the media about the attack on the Sviatohirsk Lavra.

Pilgrims of Volyn Eparchy meet with Jerusalem Patriarch Theophilos

Believers of the Volyn Eparchy presented the Primate of the Jerusalem Church with a facsimile edition of the Lutsk Gospel.

NSDC center condemns ROC Patriarch's visit to wounded metropolitan

The Center for Countering Disinformation under the NSDC stated that the ROC has nothing to do with faith or spirituality.

New National Guard unit created in Uman to protect Hasidic pilgrims

A new National Guard unit has been established in Uman, with its members learning Hebrew to ensure the safety of Hasidic pilgrims.