Phanar denies reports of negotiations over Lavra
The Phanar denies negotiations with Zelenskyy on the transfer of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. Photo: the website of the President of Ukraine
The Phanar is not negotiating with the Ukrainian authorities on taking control of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, the head of the Constantinople Patriarchate's press service, Nikos Papachristou, told RIA.
"These reports do not correspond to reality," the head of the press service said.
At the same time, when asked how the Phanar comments on the situation around the Lavra, the head of the press service noted that the Church of Constantinople does not comment on it.
"The Patriarchate has never commented on it. Sometimes the Patriarch speaks about the Ukrainian problem in general," Papachristou said.
As earlier reported, according to Greek media, Zelenskyy intended to discuss with Bartholomew the transfer of the Kyiv Lavra to the Phanar.
Read also
UOJ opens branch on Mount Athos
The European organization "Union of Orthodox Journalists" has opened a representative office on Mount Athos.
Ukraine blocks UOJ websites in the US and Bulgaria, SBU requests
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) considers Orthodox news from the US and Bulgaria to pose a threat to Ukrainians.
"Right Sector" brags of armed support for seizure of UOC church in Dubivtsi
Radicals reveal which groups participated in the raid in Bukovyna.
Media publish a photo of UOC temple in Kostiantynivka destroyed by shelling
The Church of the Holy Prince Igor of Chernihiv has been damaged.
Archons to reward former US Secretary of State for supporting Phanar
The archons particularly emphasized Mike Pompeo's support for the establishment of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU).
Amsterdam: Repealing anti-UOC law must be precondition of US aid to Ukraine
The lawyer of the UOC spoke about the impact of Trump's victory on the situation with the persecution of the Church.