Upper Lavra court hearing postponed until October 20

The Upper Kyiv Caves Lavra and symbols of justice. Illustrative collage. Photo: UOJ
On October 15, 2026, the court adjourned the hearing in the Upper Lavra case, according to the Fortetsia Lavra Telegram channel.
The next hearing is scheduled for October 20 at 3:00 p.m.
Proceedings will resume at the Northern Commercial Court of Appeal in Kyiv.
No reason for the postponement was given.
Earlier, the UOJ reported that a lawyer representing the Lavra had called for support ahead of the next court hearing.
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