Metropolitan Pavel accused of criticising OCU and Phanar
Metropolitan Pavel. Photo: UOJ
Metropolitan Pavel of Vyshhorod and Chornobyl is accused of inciting inter-religious discord. According to the UOC Informational and Educational Department, it refers to the words of the bishop in relation to the OCU and the Patriarchate of Constantinople.
On April 1, 2023, at 12 o'clock, Bishop Pavel was appointed to appear for questioning.
The UOJ is broadcasting the development in the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra on its Telegram channel.
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