ENG
Censor.NET on Facebook Censor.NET on X/Twitter Censor.NET on Telegram Censor.NET on YouTube Android App iOS App RSS
13015 visitors online

Orthodox Church of Ukraine

choose another tag
The Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) continues to play a significant role in the nation's socio-political landscape amidst ongoing challenges. Recent events highlighted the Church's resilience, such as the damage to the Church of the Ascension by shelling in the Kherson region, indicating the severity of conflicts affecting religious sites. Metropolitan Epiphanius has been vocal about the church’s stance on Russian aggression, asserting the OCU's support for national unity and independence from the Moscow Patriarchate.

Notably, the OCU held its first Christmas service in the historic Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards establishing itself as Ukraine's primary Orthodox authority. This move, coupled with public support shown in recent surveys, and the gradual shift of several parishes from the UOC-MP to the OCU, underscores a growing acceptance and independence of the church.

Discussions on transitioning to the New Julian calendar and joint collaborations with the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church reflect efforts towards modernization and ecumenical dialogue. As the OCU navigates these changes, it remains a beacon of hope and spiritual guidance for many Ukrainians, championing a message of peace and resilience in times of adversity.
show details

News Orthodox Church of Ukraine

Віряни УПЦ МП біля Свято-Михайлівського храму в Черкасах OCU about fight in cathedral in Cherkasy: Deliberate provocation of those who wanted to ’create picture’ for Russian propaganda The OCU believes that the conflict on the territory of St. Michael's Cathedral in Cherkasy between groups of citizens is a deliberate provocation by certain individuals to "create a picture" for Russian propaganda. 3 425 39

Поліція Черкащини розпочала кримінальне провадження через конфлікт вірян УПЦ МП у Свято-Михайлівському соборі Fight between supporters of OCU and UOC-MP in cathedral in Cherkasy: Criminal proceedings have been initiated - police. PHOTOS Police in Cherkasy region have opened a criminal investigation into hooliganism after a fight broke out between supporters of the OCU and believers of the Russian Orthodox Church near St Michael's Cathedral in Cherkasy. 11 802 94

штурм собору у Черкасах 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. 21 454 103

Епіфаній готовий до діалогу з Онуфрієм Epiphanius is ready for dialogue with Onufriy: We call on all Orthodox in Ukraine to reject "Russian yoke" Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine Epiphanius has declared his readiness for dialogue with Metropolitan Onufriy of the UOC-MP. 4 160 32

херсонщина,храм,вознесенський Russians damaged church in Kherson region with shelling. PHOTO During the shelling, Russian aggressors seriously damaged the Church of the Ascension in the village of Dniprovske in the Kherson region. 1 584 2 Previously in trend: War

митрополит,данило,буковинський OCU Metropolitan Danylo said that authorities are "inventing war". Church says he was mistaken. VIDEO Metropolitan Danylo (Mykhailo Kovalchuk) of Chernivtsi and Bukovyna of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine said in an address to the faithful that "the authorities are inventing a war". The OCU suggests that he could have made a mistake due to his age and the style of his speech. 10 615 92 Previously in trend: War

епіфаній Epiphanius appealed to brothers of Lavra: Everyone who rejects power of Moscow will continue to serve. VIDEO Metropolitan Epiphany, the Holy Archimandrite of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra of the Holy Dormition, assures that the monastery on the territory of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra will not be closed, and the language of services will be ancient Slavic along with modern Ukrainian. 13 758 106 Society

байден,епіфаній Epifaniy wished God’s blessing to Biden and all American people. PHOTOS During his visit to St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, US President Joe Biden met with the leadership of the OCU. Metropolitan Epifaniy blessed the American President and the entire American nation. 11 070 41 War in Ukraine

лавра,богачук First Christmas service in history of OCU in Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. PHOTOS On January 7, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, as the legal successor of the ancient Kyiv Metropolitanate, held a service in the main church of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra - the Assumption Cathedral. 14 585 71 Society

епіфаній Epiphanius in Lavra: we did not want this war, but enemy treacherously broke peace and invaded our land Patriarch of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU), Metropolitan Epiphany, at the divine service in the Assumption Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, expressed confidence in Ukraine’s victory in the war with the Russian Federation. 6 075 52 Society

епіфаній OCU Synod to allow full transition to New Julian calendar for those parishes that decide to do so - Epifaniy At an upcoming Holy Synod of Orthodox Church of Ukraine, those parishes that decide to switch to New Julian calendar will be allowed to do so in full. 9 866 73 Society

епіфаній Despite war, we celebrate Christmas and believe in victory of good over evil, - Epifaniy Head of the OCU Metropolitan Epifaniy congratulated Ukrainians on Christmas. 4 034 24 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

епіфаній Lavra and OCU signed agreement to hold Christmas service The reserve "Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra" and the Orthodox Church of Ukraine signed an agreement to hold a service on January 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 8 078 40 Society

лавра,київ UOC MP stated that Epiphanius does not have permission to serve in Lavra. They say it’s "power grab". VIDEO The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate claims that the "Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra" reserve did not receive any letters from the Orthodox Church of Ukraine about holding Christmas services. 15 099 165 Society

лавра Dormition Cathedral and Tabernacle Church of "Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra" were returned to state, - Tkachenko The commission for the acceptance and transfer of the Dormition Cathedral and the Tabernacle Church from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church to the state has completed its work. 12 606 112 Society

лавра,київ Epifaniy to hold Christmas worship in Kyiv Cave Monastery’s Assumption Cathedral On January 7, Primate of Orthodox Church of Ukraine Metropolitan Epifaniy plans to hold a service on occasion of Christmas in Assumption Cathedral of Kyiv Cave Monastery. 14 985 120 Society

святослав,епіфаній UGCC and OCU to jointly discuss reform of church calendar Orthodox Church of Ukraine and Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church will establish a joint working group to study a possible transition to new calendar. 7 963 54 Society

епіфаній 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. 9 130 51 Society

пцу 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. 3 784 59 War in Ukraine

упц,пцу Representatives of clergy of OCU and UOC met to overcome division On July 5, representatives of the clergy of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church held a meeting on the territory of Sophia of Kyiv. 18 009 45 Society

Ukraine church celebrating third anniversary of autocephaly Ukraine church celebrating third anniversary of autocephaly On January 6 three years ago, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew granted a tomos of autocephaly to the newly established Orthodox Church of Ukraine, thus making it effectively independent of Russia. 2 850 43 Society

IMF mission to start working in Kyiv on Nov 14 IMF mission to start working in Kyiv on Nov 14 The mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week will arrive in Kyiv to continue the discussion on the possibility of opening a new extended fund facility (EFF) for Ukraine, IMF Resident Representative in Ukraine Goesta Ljungman has said. 1 311 32 Economics

Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church disbanded Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church disbanded The Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church has been liquidated. 14 442 120 Previously in trend: Creation of local church

1031st anniversary of the Christianization of Kyivan Rus. VIDEO&PHOTOS 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. 24 462 157 Society

Filaret asks Ukraine Filaret asks Ukraine's Interior Minister to protect Ukraine's Orthodox Church of Kyiv Patriarchate The Head of the Church fears cases of raiding Ukraine's Orthodox Church of Kyiv Patriarchate. 12 237 227 Ukrainian Politics

Filaret urgently calls local council to "resurrect" Kyiv Patriarchate Filaret urgently calls local council to "resurrect" Kyiv Patriarchate Honorable Patriarch of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) Filaret has set a date for an urgent local council, during which he wants to officially resume the activities of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Kyiv Patriarchate (UOC-KP). 32 394 338 Previously in trend: Creation of local church

Tomos of church autocephaly will not be revoked - Poroshenko Tomos of church autocephaly will not be revoked - Poroshenko's adviser Pavlenko If the conditions set out in the tomos are not violated, if the church does not revise or amend it, revoking the tomos is off the table. 5 637 34 Previously in trend: Creation of local church

порошенко 320 Moscow Patriarchate parishes joined OCU after Tomos, - Poroshenko Since the Tomos of Autocephaly was granted to Ukraine, 320 parishes have joined Ukraine's independent Orthodox Church. 6 867 111 Previously in trend: Creation of local church

Mt Athos monks stand by Patriarch Bartholomew regarding "Ukrainian issue" Mt Athos monks stand by Patriarch Bartholomew regarding "Ukrainian issue" Members of the Holy Community of Mount Athos commented on Russia’s pressure on Athos connected with granting of Autocephaly to the Orthodox Church in Ukraine (OCU). 41 588 110 Previously in trend: Creation of local church

Over 100 UOC-MP parishes converted into OCU, - Epiphanius Over 100 UOC-MP parishes converted into OCU, - Epiphanius More than 100 of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchy (UOC-MP) parishes have converted into Orthodox Church in Ukraine (OCU). 6 810 80 Previously in trend: Creation of local church

Church of Cyprus to recognize Metropolitan Epiphanius, - Archbishop Chrysostomos Church of Cyprus to recognize Metropolitan Epiphanius, - Archbishop Chrysostomos Archbishop of Cyprus said he knows about Metropolitan Epiphanius’ wish to establish communion and expressed his agreement. He also mentioned that Epiphanius had already been to Cyprus, is familiar with the local situation and fluent in Greek. 14 752 149 Previously in trend: Creation of local church

Epiphanius denies OCU’s subordination to Istanbul Epiphanius denies OCU’s subordination to Istanbul Orthodox Church in Ukraine (OCU) Metropolitan Epiphanius stressed that the Ukrainian church is not subordinated to Istanbul. 6 046 145 Previously in trend: Creation of local church

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

Poroshenko welcomes religious communities conversion law: "No more questions about patriarchy" Poroshenko welcomes religious communities conversion law: "No more questions about patriarchy" Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko has welcomed the religious communities conversion law adopted by the Verkhovna Rada today. 14 885 189 Previously in trend: Creation of local church

Verkhovna Rada defines conversion mechanism for religious communities 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. 17 307 118 Previously in trend: Creation of local church

Tomos intended to divide Russia and Ukraine people, Putin says Tomos intended to divide Russia and Ukraine people, Putin says Russian president Putin believes the creation of Orthodox Church in Ukraine (OCU) legitimizes schismatic communities with the followers of Ukraine’s Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate being harrassed. 27 593 337 Previously in trend: Creation of local church

Over 20 parishes of UOC MP in Vinnytsia region join Orthodox Church of Ukraine Over 20 parishes of UOC MP in Vinnytsia region join Orthodox Church of Ukraine As much as five parishes of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC MP) joined the newly created Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) last weekend alone. 33 513 106 Previously in trend: Creation of local church

By disputing law "on renaming of churches," UOC-MP recognized its dependence on Russian Orthodox Church, - Yevstratii (Zoria) By disputing law "on renaming of churches," UOC-MP recognized its dependence on Russian Orthodox Church, - Yevstratii (Zoria) Bill No. 5309 obliging religious communities to indicate in their names the subordination to aggressor state-based Church, if any, has no direct relevance to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) but by rejecting the law, this Church recognized its dependence on the Russian Orthodox Church. 16 869 71 Previously in trend: Creation of local church