Dumenko discusses “enemy religious influence” with Kyiv authorities

Dumenko met with Kyiv officials at his residence. Photo: OCU

Dumenko met with Kyiv officials at his residence. Photo: OCU

OCU head Epifaniy Dumenko received acting head of the Kyiv City Military Administration Andriy Tkachev at his residence, where they discussed combating enemy influence in the religious sphere, the OCU press service reports.

The meeting was also attended by OCU “Archbishop” Ahapit of Vyshhorod and eparchial secretary Mykhailo Lesiuk. The participants discussed in detail the overall security situation in the capital amid the ongoing military conflict, as well as cooperation between city authorities and religious communities.

Particular attention was given to combating enemy influence in Kyiv’s religious sphere. The participants outlined joint steps aimed at preserving national unity.

As the UOJ reported, Dumenko discussed the fight against the UOC with the Azov command.

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