In Khotin, Dormition Church of UOC damaged as a result of Russian airstrike
The Dormition Church of the UOC in the village of Khotin. Photo: Sumy Eparchy
On June 2, 2025, as a result of an airstrike by the RF on the village of Khotin in the Sumy district, the Dormition Church of the UOC was damaged, reports the website Orthodox Sumy.
It is noted that three guided aerial bombs (KAB) hit the center of the village. According to preliminary data, there are no casualties among the local population, but the village's infrastructure suffered serious damage.
The Dormition Church, built about twenty years ago and revered by local residents as the spiritual center of the community, suffered the most.
Photos from the scene show that the blast wave damaged the church’s walls, shattered windows, and caused significant destruction to the roof and dome. The interior of the church was also damaged, including icons, the altar, and liturgical items.
An adjacent building used for baptisms was completely destroyed.
“The Sumy Diocese is praying for peace, for God’s protection of all residents of the Khotin community, and for the restoration of the destroyed church,” the statement says.
As previously reported by the UOJ, two churches of the Sumy Eparchy of the UOC were damaged as a result of Russian shelling.
Read also
In Kharkiv region, drafters detain UOC cleric of Izium Eparchy
The priest was held for more than 72 hours, then without explanation was taken to a military unit – there is practically no contact with his family.
His Beatitude: Theophany water drives away demons' dark force from man
In his sermon before the rite of the Great Blessing of Water, the Primate of the UOC highlighted the significance of repentance and the power of holy water.
Nun from Cherkasy monastery about raiders: They had completely wild eyes
Nun Nanna gave testimony in the Cherkasy court about the events of November 20, 2023 – the day of the violent seizure of the Nativity of the Virgin Monastery.
In Dnipro, TRC detains UOC priest to send him to front
A priest of the Dnipropetrovsk Eparchy of the UOC is being held at a distribution center; believers are urged to support him with prayer.
Report: Number of Christians in Europe declines by 17 mln over past five years
A new report on the state of Christianity in Europe has recorded a decline in the number of Christian believers amid the weakening role of the church and migration processes.
Armenia to build the world's tallest statue of Jesus on Mount Hatis
The world's tallest statue of Jesus, standing 77 meters high, is being erected near Yerevan as a future pilgrimage center and a symbol of faith.