Two UOC churches damaged by shelling in Kherson
The St. Catherine Cathedral of the UOC in Kherson. Photo: Kherson Eparchy
On the night of December 22 to 23, 2025, as a result of the shelling of Kherson, the St. Catherine Cathedral and the Greek-Sophia Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos were damaged. This was reported by the press service of the Kherson Eparchy.
The central dome of the cathedral was damaged, and the facade, foundation, and utility rooms of the second church were destroyed.
As reported by the UOJ, in Kherson, a UOC church came under fire during the Liturgy.
Read also
A Congress of Matushkas Was Held in the Rivne Eparchy
Metropolitan Pimen discussed family values and the role of matushka in parish life with priests' wives.
In the USA, amid the growth of Orthodox communities, they have faced a shortage of priests
Analysts note that Orthodox parishes in America are growing faster than the number of clergy is being replenished.
In the USA, support for LGBT has significantly decreased – poll
Gallup recorded a decline in approval among Americans for same-sex marriages and gender transition.
The Internet showed the condition in which Chernihiv cathedrals were transferred to the Church
Archival photographs testify that the ancient churches of Chernigov were transferred to believers after decades of neglect and destruction.
In the Alexandrian Diocese, "Nikiforov Readings" on the History of the Region Were Held
Local historians and clergy of the UOC have systematized information about anniversary churches and the lives of local saints.
After the USA, the Jerusalem Patriarch will visit Greece and Russia
The Primate of the Jerusalem Church announced official trips to Athens and Moscow.