Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra opened after coronavirus lockdown

Holy Dormition Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. Photo: lavra.ua

On May 25, 2020, the Holy Dormition Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra was opened after the coronavirus lockdown. This was announced by the Head of the UOC Representation to European International Organizations, the vicar of the Kyiv Metropolis, Bishop Victor (Kotsaba) of Baryshevka in his Telegram channel.

“By the grace of God, today from 9 a.m. our main shrine – Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra – is open. The quarantine regime is lifted,” the hierarch wrote.

As reported by the UOJ, on May 12, 2020, the UOC Chancellor, Metropolitan Anthony (Pakanich) of Boryspil and Brovary, spoke about the situation in the Holy Dormition Kiev-Pechersk Lavra and reported that more than half of the Lavra's brethren are currently healthy.

Read also

Prosecutor’s Office demands All Saints Church of OCU in Pochaiv be returned to state

The supervisory authority insists on overturning the registration decisions through which the church was registered as the property of the Pochaiv Holy Dormition Lavra.

France to ban social media for children under 15

The initiative to restrict minors' access to digital platforms has received the support of the President of France and is being prepared for parliamentary discussion.

Patriarch of Antioch: Middle East is a land of Christians, we won't leave it

During the New Year's service in Damascus, the Primate of the Antiochian Church stated that Christians will not leave the region despite wars and pressure.

Bulgarian hierarch comments on Patriarch Daniel's visit to Istanbul

Metropolitan Ioann of Varna shared details of the Bulgarian Church delegation's visit to Phanar.

Trump helps sell portrait of Christ for $3 million at charity auction

The U.S. President, while leading an auction at the New Year's Eve event, facilitated the sale of a painting depicting Jesus Christ, the proceeds of which will be directed to charity.

Greek Church bishops criticize EU plan to finance abortions

Representatives of the Church of Greece stated that the EU initiative to support abortions is leading Europe to demographic decline.