Pokrovsky Church of UOC damaged by Russian shelling in Velyka Pysarivka
Pokrovsky Church in Velyka Pysarivka. Photo: Sumy Eparchy
On March 5, 2025, the Church of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos in the urban-type settlement of Velyka Pysarivka, Okhtyrka District, Sumy Region, was damaged due to Russian shelling, according to the press service of the Sumy Eparchy. The shell pierced the church's roof, damaged its walls, and shattered windows.
The church’s abbot, Archimandrite Justin (Skoromny), stated that it is currently impossible to assess the interior condition of the sanctuary due to ongoing shelling and the threat posed by enemy drones.
Previously, the UOJ reported that, according to the authors of the project "Religion in Fire: Three Years of War in Numbers," a total of 339 UOC churches have been damaged by shelling, with 31 completely destroyed.
Read also
In Nichohivka, temporary house church of persecuted UOC community burns down
A fire destroyed all the property of the UOC parish a few days before Christmas, leaving the faithful without a place for prayer.
First Christmas tree in wartime lit in Gaza
Orthodox Christians of the city lit the lights on the tree near the ancient Church of Saint Porphyrius.
In Ghana, "prophet" arrested after the failed "global flood"
Evans Eshun, known as Ebo Noah, has been detained.
Pakistan's government first openly supports nationwide Christmas celebration
In Pakistan, Christmas was celebrated at the national level for the first time.
ISIS militants' attempt to attack churches on New Year's Eve prevented in Syria
A suicide bomber heading to the Christian quarter was neutralized in Aleppo.
Persecuted community of Dubove holds New Year's night Liturgy
In the Chernivtsi Eparchy, the persecuted community held a night service on the night of January 1.