Khmelnytsky Eparchy: preparations made to raid Krasyliv and Pylypy churches

The Church of the Nativity of the Holy Theotokos (UOC) in Krasyliv. Photo: Khmelnytskyi Eparchy

The Church of the Nativity of the Holy Theotokos (UOC) in Krasyliv. Photo: Khmelnytskyi Eparchy

The press service of the Khmelnytskyi Eparchy of the UOC warns that today, 17 May, there are plans to seize churches in the town of Krasyliv and the village of Pylypy.

"Verified information has come from Krasyliv that today there are plans to seize our churches in the city of Krasyliv and the village of Pylypy. We ask for prayerful support for our brothers and sisters who are standing up for their sanctuaries!" the message says.

As previously reported, it has become known who is engaged in the raider attacks on the UOC churches in Krasyliv and the region: the mayor of the city, Nila Ostrovska, formerly an active member of the "European Solidarity" party of former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.

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