Novynskyi: Zelensky has no moral right to remain president
Volodymyr Zelensky. Photo: Polskie Radio
Vadym Novynskyi, a protodeacon of the UOC and former member of parliament, stated that because of the corruption scandal surrounding the “Myndych tapes,” Zelensky can no longer remain President of Ukraine.
“He has lost the moral right to serve as head of state and Supreme Commander-in-Chief. At a time when soldiers and civilians are dying in the war, he and his team, as it turns out, were engaged in blatant looting,” the clergyman said.
The protodeacon stressed that under Zelensky’s leadership the rights and freedoms of citizens were systematically violated, and that a campaign of persecution was carried out against the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
According to him, “the cleansing must begin with Zelensky’s own resignation,” and responsibility for the situation in the country should be assumed by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, which should elect a new parliamentary leadership.
“I am confident – the Verkhovna Rada will be capable of initiating negotiations on peace and the cessation of hostilities,” the protodeacon said.
Earlier, the UOJ reported that, according to Fr. Vadym Novynskyi, the authorities are deliberately mobilizing priests in order to destroy the UOC.
Read also
Truck rams Easter procession of Catholic community in Pakistan
In Pakistan, a speeding truck plowed into an Easter procession involving about 300 people, leaving one dead and dozens injured.
Met Onuphry officiates this year’s final Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
The Primate of the UOC celebrated the service on Great and Holy Wednesday and awarded clergy of the Kyiv Eparchy.
In Kamianets-Podilskyi, TRC abducts rector of Nativity of Theotokos Church
Fr. Oleksandr Okruzhko was abducted by military recruitment officers, rushed through a medical commission, and placed in barracks.
OP head joins Passover celebration with Kyiv Jewish community
The head of the Presidential Office, his deputy, and the sports minister joined the Jewish community in celebrating Passover.
“This is a mockery of Christianity,” Carlson says of Trump’s statement
The American journalist condemned the U.S. president for using obscene language and threatening the killing of civilians on the day of Christ’s Resurrection.
His Beatitude: Live in such a way as to become a vessel of the Holy Spirit
The Primate of the UOC explained why the Annunciation is called the “Lesser Pascha” and urged the faithful to acquire grace through “two spiritual wings” – fasting and prayer.