Shevchuk to Zelensky: We tell the world there is religious liberty in Ukraine
Zelensky, Dumenko and Shevchuk. Photo: OP website
On April 14, 2026, during Zelensky’s meeting with members of the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations, UGCC head Sviatoslav Shevchuk told the president that UCCRO is engaged in advocacy for the Ukrainian authorities around the world.
“Every parish in the world where we have our priests and community is an advocate for Ukraine,” Shevchuk said, without specifying what exactly they are defending or from whom.
“The message we send to the world is very specific. Today, a free Ukraine means religious freedom. For us Greek Catholics, this is a very clear witness, because this year we mark 80 years since our Church was liquidated by the Stalinist regime,” Shevchuk stressed.
Earlier, the UOJ reported that during the meeting with Zelensky, UCCRO had spoken in favor of continuing the persecution of the UOC.
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