Poroshenko promises to preserve religious peace in Ukraine

He gave this promise at Vasyl Lypkivskyi monument opening in Cherkasy, Censor.NET reports citing Interfax-Ukraine.

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"I will do everything to ensure a peaceful conversion process and preserve religious peace," said Poroshenko.

He also emphasized this was the only way to build a strong Ukrainian state.

He reminded that Moscow provocations regarding the autocephaly of Orthodox Church in Ukraine will continue.

"The enemy aims to create conflicts around the conversion [of parishes into OCU] and to test our unity again," the president said.

He also mentioned that in Cherkasy region 6 parishes have already converted into OCU.

"They are confident in making their own choice despite Moscow Patriarchy’s pressure," said Poroshenko.