Police detain vandal who desecrated UOC church in Pasichna village

The ransacked interior of the UOC church in the village of Pasichna. Photo: Facebook of Father Ioann Omelchuk

The ransacked interior of the UOC church in the village of Pasichna. Photo: Facebook of Father Ioann Omelchuk

The rector of the Holy Trinity Church of the UOC in the village of Pasichna, Kyiv region, announced that the suspect in the act of vandalism has been located and detained by police.

In a comment under his post, the rector, Archpriest Ivan Omelchuk, stated: "Brothers and sisters, according to our information, the perpetrator of this incident has been found. He is currently in police custody."

It is worth recalling that on December 11, 2024, vandals desecrated the UOC church in Pasichna, Kyiv region. As reported on Facebook by the parish rector, Archpriest Ioann Omelchuk, the vandals broke down the entrance doors to gain access to the church.

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