Mass media: If Tomos granted, nationalists will take control of temples
Oleg Tiagnibok (VO “Svoboda”), Andrei Tarasenko (“Right Sector”) and Andrei Biletsky (“National Corps”)
This is what Strana.ua writes about in its analysis of the political prospects of competing candidates from the right-wing and nationalist camp.
“Much depends on the situation around the Tomos,” the publication cites its own source, representing the nationalist movement. “If it is granted, the time of nationalists will come. After all, we will become the main force that will take control of the temples and transfer them to the Local Church. And here we will see who will show himself the best.”
In Ukrainian politics, there are a significant number of different nationalist parties and movements, in the statements of which regular aggressive attacks and threats against the Ukrainian Orthodox Church are heard. For example, the leader of the VO “Svoboda” Oleg Tiagnibok stated that all the shrines of the UOC, including the Kiev-Pechersk and Pochaev Lavras, should be taken away, not waiting for the resolution on the situation with Tomos.
As the UOJ reported, the leader of the UOC KP Filaret assumed that the Tomos on granting autocephaly to the Ukrainian Church will be signed next week.
Read also
Volodymyr-Volynskyi Eparchy marks 30 years since restoration
The Pantanassa Icon and relics of Prince Volodymyr have arrived in Kovel and will visit churches across the Volodymyr-Volynskyi Eparchy to mark the 30th anniversary of the restoration of the episcopal see.
Bukovyna faithful bring humanitarian aid to Kherson region residents
The UOC’s Chernivtsi Eparchy delivered food to Holy Spirit Cathedral in Kherson.
Ukraine must have its own faith: Poroshenko's party lays out peace terms
Poroshenko’s party European Solidarity described church policy as a matter of national sovereignty and said there can be no compromises in this area.
432 UOC churches damaged in Ukraine during war, report says
According to the Religion on Fire project, 807 religious buildings in Ukraine have been damaged or destroyed as a result of hostilities.
DESS official gives number of clergy exempt from mobilization in Ukraine
A DESS representative said the actual number of clergy exempt from mobilization is significantly lower than the number of religious organizations designated as critical.
Cabinet keeps gas prices unchanged for religious organizations
The Cabinet has fixed gas prices for religious organizations through the end of the 2026–2027 heating season.