More than 10,000 people sign the petition in support of UOC
Parishioners at rallies in support of the UOC. Photo: ria.ru
The "Do not ban the UOC" petition, published on the website of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, collected almost half of the required signatures in 10 days (41.5% – Ed).
The author of the petition, Yulia Kominko, demands that the Ukrainian authorities not outlaw the Ukrainian Orthodox Church because of isolated crimes committed by some of its representatives.
According to her, the desire to shift the blame of the criminals to the entire Church only leads to the demoralization of society and can serve the hidden interests of the Russian Federation regarding the separation of Ukrainians in the conditions of war.
There are 79 days left until the end of the collection of signatures. In order to sign the document, you need to register on the website with petitions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
As reported by the UOJ, the UN has expressed concern over the bills that could undermine the right to freedom of religion or belief in Ukraine.
The UOJ also wrote that a bill was submitted to the Rada prohibiting the activities of religious organizations in Ukraine that are controlled from the territory of Russia.
Read also
Radicals gun down dozens of Christians in Nigeria on Palm Sunday
In Nigeria’s Plateau State, coordinated attacks left believers dead after they became targets of what observers describe as deliberate terror during a religious holiday.
Exclusive: Phanar Archons raise funds to fight “Putin’s threat” in America
An internal letter from the Order of the Archons brands one American Orthodox organization a “pro-Moscow group” and accuses the Serbian Church, the OCA, and ROCOR of being under Moscow’s control.
Sumy Eparchy holds charity concert for children with cancer
As part of the campaign “Bright Deeds for the Bright Day!”, a creative evening was held to raise funds for the treatment of children with cancer in the Sumy region.
KDAiS publishes book on history of Ukrainian Orthodox Church
The Kyiv Theological Academy has released an updated survey of the more than 1,000-year path of the Ukrainian Church.
Former chief administrator suspended from ministry in UOC-KP
If Matsurak does not repent, he will be defrocked by the Kyiv Patriarchate.
Khust Eparchy asks for help for priest facing eviction from his home
The rector of the parish, along with his minor children, is being threatened with the loss of his home through court proceedings.