SBU searches monasteries of Ovruch Eparchy of UOC
SBU officers came to the UOC monastery. Photo: Facebook page of the Security Service of Ukraine in the Zhytomyr Region
On December 8, 2022, the SBU came with searches to the monasteries in the Korosten district of the Ovruch Eparchy – the Chopovychi Convent, the Monastery of the Kazan icon of the Mother of God, and the Skete of St. Siluan of Athos, reports the press service of the Security Service of Ukraine in the Zhytomyr region on its Facebook page.
The purpose of the searches, the security service said, is to "uncover subversive activities of the Russian special services in the religious environment" of Ukraine and to counteract these activities.
The SBU officers are checking "religious communities affiliated with centres of influence in Russia" and are looking for people in holy cloisters who might be involved in "illegal activities" as well as "items banned for circulation on the territory of Ukraine".
The press service stressed in a statement that "all actions are taking place within the framework of the current legislation and in pursuance of the relevant instruction of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine".
Earlier, the SBU reported searches of the UOC in Cherkasy, Volyn and Kherson regions.
Read also
In Varash, UOC faithful defend their cathedral
A group of raiders from the OCU, who came to “conduct an inspection” of the cathedral, were ultimately unable to enter the Transfiguration Cathedral.
Celebrations in honor of St. Theodosius begin at Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
The all-night Vigil on the eve of the feast was led by the UOC Primate.
Estonian Parliament to bring church law into compliance with Constitution
MPs will amend the church law based on the President's remarks
OCU cleric explains whether it is sinful to report relatives to TRC
A cleric of the OCU, Oleksiy Filiuk, believes that if you report a “troublesome” father-in-law to the TRC, it would not be considered a sin.
UOC's Kharkiv Eparchy honors St. Athanasius of Constantinople
The relics of the Patriarch of Constantinople, glorified by numerous miracles, are kept in the Annunciation Cathedral in Kharkiv.
LGBT marches and propaganda banned in Chișinău
The decision was made by the city council of the Moldovan capital; council members from the ruling party walked out in protest.