religion

Priest enraged head of Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill, by saying that priest should lead to kingdom of heaven, not engage in patriotism: "Sit down and think about what you have said". VIDEO The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill, was angry with the priest who expressed the opinion that "a priest should lead to the kingdom of heaven with his word, not engage in patriotism". 13.02.25 12:46 14 779 35

MFA responds to UN criticism of Ukraine’s religious policy: Accusations distort reality The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine rejects the conclusions of the report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on the "insufficient justification" for the dissolution of religious organizations, in particular the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate. 02.01.25 21:11 5 403 40

"Time of those who sanctify terror is over," Zelenskyy on UOC-MP. VIDEO President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine would continue its dialogue with the church and religious communities, but that the UOC-MP was no longer part of this process, as its influence had ended. 19.11.24 17:09 8 400 87

Comedian Steniuk calls war "nonsense" and jokes about "killing Muslims": police launch investigation The Kyiv police are conducting a pre-trial investigation into the actions of stand-up comedian Anton Steniuk, who joked about "killing Muslims." The joke caused outrage in society. 30.10.24 15:18 6 512 29

Supporters of Russian Orthodox Church seize St. Michael’s Cathedral in Cherkasy and create mess there. VIDEO In Cherkasy, supporters of the Russian Orthodox Church stormed St Michael's Cathedral and made a mess there. 17.10.24 10:28 21 448 103

Priest of Church of "Jehovah’s Witnesses", who refused to be mobilised because of his religious beliefs, was sentenced to 3 years in prison In Sumy region, a priest of the Church of "Jehovah's Witnesses", who categorically refused to be mobilised because of his religious beliefs, was sentenced to 3 years in prison. 31.07.24 11:41 15 401 241

Occupier in trench holding wood log and crossing himself before accurate hit of kamikaze drone. VIDEO An operator of the Strike Drone Company unit from the 47th Brigade eliminated an occupier who was trying to hide in a trench, holding a large wood log. 18.06.24 15:04 16 550 40 Previously in trend: War

Supreme Court clarified conditions under which it is possible to refuse mobilization due to religious beliefs The Supreme Court named the criteria that a person liable for military service must meet in order to be able to refuse mobilisation on the grounds of religious belief. 09.05.24 08:10 18 501 93 Society

Inflatable temple with crew of combat priests was demonstrated at Russian forum "Army-2023". VIDEO A mobile inflatable Orthodox church was displayed at the Army 2023 exhibition in Russia. 15.08.23 14:39 11 848 64 Previously in trend: War

Russian Federation conducts searches and detains representatives of various religious denominations in occupied territories, - Center of National Resistance Russian invaders continue to detain representatives of various religious denominations in occupied Ukrainian territories. 07.02.23 20:27 1 697 1 Society

On eve of Christmas, supreme shaman of ruscist people predicts success and prosperity for Russia: "It’s pity for America. Alaska and California will soon return to Russian Federation.". VIDEO One of the supreme shamans of Russia predicted success and prosperity for his country, and for the USA he promised decline and decay. 06.01.23 15:04 19 520 146 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian prayer - Epiphany will be heard in Pechersk Lavra On December 2, a "significant step was taken for the return of Ukrainian prayer" to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, according to the Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan Epiphany of Kyiv and All Ukraine. 03.12.22 08:02 9 130 51 Society

SSU is investigating incident of praising "Russian peace" in temple of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, - Maliuk The SSU is already studying all the details of the incident that took place in one of the temples of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra - where songs praising "Russian peace" were sung. 13.11.22 15:45 16 062 133 War in Ukraine

54% of respondents enroll themselves in Orthodox Church of Ukraine. Only 4% now identify themselves with Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Russian Orthodox Church, - KIIS survey. INFOGRAPHICS On July 6-20, 2022, the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) conducted its own all-Ukrainian public opinion poll to determine the dynamics of religious self-identification of the population. 05.08.22 13:45 3 777 59 War in Ukraine

At least seven Orthodox churches were destroyed by occupiers in Luhansk region - Haidai In the Luhansk region, the Russians destroyed at least seven Orthodox churches. 24.04.22 12:35 1 669 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Poroshenko endorses religious communities conversion law: "No more questions about patriarchy" Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko has endorsed the religious communities conversion law adopted by the Verkhovna Rada on Jan. 17, 2019. 29.01.19 13:57 11 567 149 Previously in trend: Creation of local church

Poroshenko promises to preserve religious peace in Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko says he will preserve religious peace in the country. 18.01.19 17:04 4 191 229 Previously in trend: Creation of local church

Verkhovna Rada defines conversion mechanism for religious communities Verkhovna Rada has adopted the draft law No. 4128-d defining the conversion mechanism for religious communities. 17.01.19 13:41 17 307 118 Previously in trend: Creation of local church

"We're in the home stretch," - Ukraine's president on granting autonomy to Ukrainian Orthodox Church President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko is confident that the decision to grant Ukraine a Tomos on the creation of a local Ukrainian Orthodox Church has entered the home stretch. 26.09.18 14:55 9 556 268 Previously in trend: Creation of local church

Poroshenko: Ecumenical Patriarchate initiates procedures necessary for granting autocephaly to Ukraine's Orthodox Church Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko says the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate made a decision to initiate the procedures necessary for granting autocephaly to the Orthodox Church in Ukraine. 23.04.18 10:05 138 964 633 Previously in trend: Creation of local church

Holy Fire descended in Jerusalem Thousands of Christians arrived to Jerusalem for the rapturous Holy Fire ceremony. 15.04.17 14:58 123 889 1 058 Previously in trend: Easter

Epiphany 2017: Ice-hole plunging in Kyiv. PHOTOS Orthodox Christians and Greek Catholics celebrate Epiphany today, Jan. 19. 19.01.17 11:35 84 822 120 Society

Poroshenko urges Ukrainian Churches to decide on their position regarding events in Donbas: "A spade must be called a spade" President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko considers it necessary for the Ukrainian Churches to sort out their attitude to events in the Donbas. 28.07.16 12:09 55 175 235 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Sacred procession organizers declare about 30,000 participants, SBU expects only half The Security Service of Ukraine expects 15,000 people to take part in the sacred procession organized by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate, scheduled to be held in Kyiv July 27. 21.07.16 17:00 22 408 109 Kyiv News

"We'll not allow a drop of blood fall, will use unpopular methods if needed," - deputy interior minister on sacred procession Law enforcement agencies do not exclude that the sacred procession organized by the Moscow Patriarchate can be used by anti-Ukrainian forces to destabilize the situation in the country. 20.07.16 15:48 48 896 190 Society

Kremlin drafted scenarios for provocations on Kyiv streets on July 26, - Rada Speaker Parubii Russian leadership is preparing provocations to implement during processions of orthodox Christians in Kyiv. 11.07.16 12:45 169 636 798 Ukrainian Politics

"Your mercy will follow me all days of my life", - Ukrainian fighters read psalm on frontline. VIDEO A video has been posted on the Internet, showing Ukrainian fighters reading a psalm in trenches on the frontline. 29.04.16 16:58 27 906 45 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

NSDC Secretary Turchynov says Christianization of Rus' has nothing to do with Russia, despite Putin's claims Putin's passage about the meaning of the Christianization of Kyivan Rus by Volodymyr for "the Russian nation and Russia as a whole" is an attempt to steal other people's historical heritage. 29.07.15 17:11 267 897 2 293 Ukrainian Politics

Constantinople to help revive traditions existing long before the Treaty of Pereiaslav and annexation of Ukraine Patriarchate of Constantinople will do its utmost to help Ukraine create a united local Orthodox church. This was announced by the head of the Ukrainian Orthodox church in the United States and Canada - metropolitan Yurij (Kalistchuk), who is one of the representatives of the Archbishop of Constantinople, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I. 28.07.15 21:31 89 737 511 Society

President Poroshenko attended vespers in cathedrals of three Eastern Christian denominations in Kyiv. PHOTOS On Easter night the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and his family visited services in three cathedrals in Kyiv representing three Eastern Christian denominations. 12.04.15 11:37 40 744 171 Previously in trend: Easter

Military Surgeon Became Priest After Serving in Anti-Terrorist Operation. PHOTO After performing military tasks in the ATO area, a doctor from Rivne Garrison Military Hospital, Medical Service Major Ruslan Saliichuk took the gown of deacon to treat human soul as well as the body. 22.10.14 18:40 21 765 33 Society

Terrorists Spread Rumors About Ukrainian Artillery Attacks on Churches on Holy Protection Holiday Terrorists are spreading rumors about the intentions of the Ukrainian army to strike at the churches in the ATO area. 14.10.14 09:57 6 246 24 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

The Pope to Resign for the First Time in 600 Years. PHOTOS Pope Benedict surprised the world on Monday by saying he no longer had the mental and physical strength to cope with the demands of his ministry, becoming the first pontiff to step down since the Middle Ages and leaving his aides "incredulous". 11.02.13 13:28 12 164 90 Photo News