OCU clergy sing national hymn on the solea of seized UOC church in Ladyzhyn
Clerics of the OCU sing the Ukrainian national anthem on the solea of the seized church in Ladyzhyn. Photo: screenshot of the YouTube channel "Na Paryzhi" video
On December 13, 2024, clergy of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) conducted a "service" in the seized Kazan Church in Ladyzhyn, Vinnytsia Oblast, during which they sang the Ukrainian national anthem. The corresponding video was published by the "Na Paryzhi" outlet on their YouTube channel.
In the video, the "priests" sing the anthem with their hands over their hearts. Afterward, one of the clergy members shouts, "Glory to Ukraine – Glory to the Heroes, Glory to Jesus Christ – Forever Glory, I wish you health."
During the "service", no one from the public attended the church, except for the clergy and unidentified men in balaclavas present in the altar.
Journalists explained that supporters of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) "bricked up" the church, turning it into a fortress. As a result, OCU believers had to pray outside.
On the street, one of the clergy members addressed the waiting believers, saying, "Glory to Ukraine, glory to the nation, death to enemies, Ukraine – above all."
Recall that in Ladyzhyn, the rector was brutally beaten, and the Kazan Church was seized.
As reported by the UOJ, clergy members of the OCU, who don't know how to make the sign of the cross, embarrassed themselves at a UOC church in Ladyzhyn.
Read also
Kosovo to enact law restricting Serbian Church, experts say
Analysts warn that the new "Law on Foreigners" in Kosovo could restrict the presence of clergy, believers' access to shrines, and increase pressure on the Serbian community.
Congress Speaker: Demand to introduce Sharia law in USA is a serious problem
The Speaker of the House of Representatives stated that there is growing concern in society about attempts to impose Islamic law, which is incompatible with the American Constitution.
UK government introduces restrictions on "anti-Muslim hostility"
UK authorities have adopted a new definition of "Islamophobia" which, according to experts, could provide Muslims with special protection and restrict freedom of speech.
Dumenko brings icon in Church Slavonic to Ministry of Health
Epifaniy presented cardiologists with an Intercession icon, with inscriptions in Church Slavonic, which his structure calls a "sign of the Moscow tradition".
ISIS supporters carries out terrorist attack at anti-Islamic protest in NY
Near the home of New York's Muslim mayor, radicals threw two makeshift bombs at protesters during an anti-Islamic rally.
Hryshchuk: If UOC hands over its church itself, angle grinders aren't needed
An OCU chaplain called on UOC believers to accept the loss of the shrine for the sake of their own "enlightenment".