Adoption of Christianity in Kyiv Rus

1031st anniversary of the Christianization of Kyivan Rus. VIDEO&PHOTOS Ukraine marked the 1031st anniversary of the baptism of Kyivan Rus this weekend. Tens of thousands of Orthodox Christians took part in religious processions through downtown Kyiv. 29.07.19 14:21 24 561 157 Society

Christianization of Kievan Rus-Ukraine anniversary: Moscow Patriarchate Orthodox Church-goers marched towards Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra after public prayer. VIDEO&PHOTOS Security measures were strengthened in downtown Kyiv over celebration of the anniversary of the Christianization of Kievan Rus-Ukraine and the procession of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate dedicated to it. The Moscow Patriarchate church-goers from all around Ukraine gathered in the Saint Volodymyr Hill Park to take part in the solemn church service held by the Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) Onufry. 27.07.18 17:11 67 235 796 Kyiv News

Road traffic restricted in Kyiv over celebration of Kyiv Rus Christianization. INFOGRAPHICS On July 27, Kyiv downtown will see road traffic restrictions for all types of transport over celebration of the anniversary of Kyiv Rus Christianization. 27.07.17 12:12 21 908 137 Kyiv News

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 55 244 235 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

"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 48 956 190 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 12:45 169 716 798 Ukrainian Politics