UOC Spokesman to Defense Ministry: How can one change some Ukrainians for others?
Archpriest Mykolay Danylevych. Photo: UOJ
The spokesman of the UOC Archpriest Mykolay Danylevych commented on the statement of the representative of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine that the detained priests of the UOC would be exchanged for Ukrainian prisoners of war.
"So far no one has been detained. There were checks, but no one was detained upon results of these checks. And how can UOC clergymen, who are recognized as citizens of Ukraine, who were born in Ukraine and lived here all their lives, be separated from their families and flocks and sent to the Russian Federation? Are some citizens of Ukraine (clergymen) exchanged for other citizens of Ukraine (soldiers)? Or is it just preparation of public opinion for some further steps?" Father Mykolay wrote in his Telegram channel.
He also wondered where the collaborators from among the civil servants, law enforcement officers and workers of other industries would be sent – also to the Russian Federation, or somewhere else.
It will be recalled that the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced that UOC priests detained during the search might be exchanged for Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Read also
UOC bishops initiate correspondence discussion around Filaret's personality
Metropolitan Luke accused Bishop Sylvester of "legitimizing the schism," and the latter responded by reminding him of the decisions of the Council in Feofania.
In Volyn, "competent bodies" to deal with UOC Sunday schools, media
A deputy of the Volyn Regional Council initiated a request for inspections of all institutions engaged in Orthodox education of children in the region.
UEFA fines French club for banner with RCC saint
The Union of European Football Associations has imposed another fine for the use of Christian symbols by fans.
Evangelist Graham explains to Trump how he can definitely get to Heaven
The preacher called on the president to stop relying on his achievements and pointed out that good deeds do not save from hell without faith and repentance.
Planning for the Holy Fire Ceremony and Holy Week Services revealed
Authorities have imposed restrictions on the participation of clergy and believers in Holy Week services at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Patriarch Daniel sends solidarity message to Primate of Antioch
The head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church expressed support for John X in connection with the ongoing violence in Syria and Lebanon.