Lutsk revives Council of Churches, excludes UOC
Lutsk authorities have decided to revive the city's Council of Churches without representatives of the UOC's Volyn Eparchy.
Lutsk authorities have resumed the activities of the city's Council of Churches after a lengthy hiatus, leaving representatives of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) out of the process. Acting Lutsk Mayor Andriy Razumovsky announced the council's return as part of renewed cooperation with the city's religious communities.
At the meeting, officials invited clergy to help organize upcoming holiday celebrations. In particular, a Christmas village featuring the city's main Christmas tree, a holiday market, and festive lights will open on Castle Square on December 6.
"It is important that during these difficult times we maintain unity, support one another, and pray together for Ukraine, our defenders, and peace," Razumovsky said.
However, clergy from the UOC's Volyn Eparchy, which remains one of the city's major religious communities, were not invited to join the council.
As the UOJ previously reported, during a Lutsk City Council session in 2025, council members had already called for the exclusion of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church's representative from the local Council of Churches.
