Procession to number over 100,000 UOC believers on Day of Baptism of Rus

Cross procession on the Day of the Baptism of Rus in 2016

As reported by the Kiev Metropolitanate, it is expected that on July 28 the Cross procession from the Vladimir Hill to the Kiev Pechersk Lavra will gather more than 100 thousand people.

100 thousand believers from all corners of Ukraine participated in the religious procession last year.

The Ukrainian Orthodox Church presented the program of celebrations for July 27-28 - the commemoration of the Baptism of Rus and for July 22-23 – the 30th anniversary of the revival of monasticism.

Read also

Paphos flock accuses Archbishop of creating "spiritual desert"

The Paphos faithful sharply criticized the leadership of the Church of Cyprus, alleging serious canonical and institutional violations.

President of Bulgaria at meeting with Church Synod: Our faith unites us

The head of state spoke about the role of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church in the country's history and emphasized that faith helps preserve the unity of the people in difficult times.

Yelensky discusses plans to “advocate” for Ukraine’s religious liberty abroad

UCCRO representatives informed the leadership of DESS about “plans to disseminate truthful information about the state of freedom of conscience in Ukraine.”

Shevchuk again invites pontiff to Kyiv and presents him with “dove of peace”

The head of the UGCC met with Pope Leo for a second time and again voiced an invitation to visit Ukraine, presenting a “symbolic gift.”

Appeals court leaves Metropolitan Arseniy in pretrial detention

An appellate court hearing was held in Kryvyi Rih in the case of the abbot of Sviatohirsk Lavra.

St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Kyiv finally handed over to Catholic parish

Documents are now being formalized for the St. Nicholas Church in Kyiv.