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Head of the UGCC: “The crisis, in which we have found ourselves, shows a great malady in the society”31.08.2009, [18:07] // UGCC //
KYIV — During a press conference at UNIAN news agency, which took place on August 27, 2009, Patriarch Lubomyr stated that: “The crisis, in which we have found ourselves, shows a great malady in the society. This crisis is of the mind and heart. And this is worse than the economic crisis. In one word, the society fell ill.”
Ternopil Oblast Council Recognized Status of Repressed Churches
31.08.2009, [18:05] // Church-state relations //
TERNOPIL — The Ternopil Oblast Council passed a resolution recognizing the status of a “repressed church” of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church (UAOC) and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kyivan Patriarchate (UOC-KP) as the rightful successors of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church. UNIAN-Religion informs that the resolution was passed unanimously by deputies of the council. UNIAN reported this story on August 28, 2009.
First 100 days of the Committee on Religion with Reshetnikov at the Head29.08.2009, [01:49] // Church-state relations //
KYIV — At a press conference at Ukrinform, Yurij Reshetnikov described the achievements of the State Committee on Religion and Nationalities and specified the pressing tasks regarding church-state relations. RISU’s Ukrainian language webpage posted this story on August 27, 2009.
Expert Believes Churches Will Take Part in Presidential Elections to Survive26.08.2009, [14:22] // Church-state relations //
LVIV — Extreme manifestations of political polarization of religious organizations were seen during the elections of 2004. Sympathies, which then were manifested in their strongest, especially disgraceful forms, will be displayed also in these elections. Ph.D. candidate in political science, assistant professor at the Ivan Franko Lviv National University, and religious expert Andrij Yurash expressed this opinion on August 25, 2009, in a commentary on ZIK news agency.
Ukrainian Baptists Celebrate 400th Anniversary
26.08.2009, [10:41] // Baptists //
KYIV — From the 26 to the 30 of August, 2009, in Kyiv will take place a Pan-Slavic Baptist Conference, marking the 400th year of Baptism. Leaders of Unions of Baptists of countries of the CIS and emigration unions will come to the event. On the last day of the conference, in the National Palace “Ukraine,” there will be a festive evening to celebrate the jubilee. In addition to senior pastors there will be close to three thousand Baptists taking part. More than a thousand of them will be international guests: leaders of missions, pastors, and other honorary guests. This story was posted on RISU's Ukrainian-language website.
Head of UOC-KP Prayed for the Safety of the Ukrainian State26.08.2009, [10:39] // UOC-KP //
KYIV — For the occasion of Ukraine’s Independence Day, Patriarch Filaret led a prayer for Ukraine at the St. Sophia Cathedral. The head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kyivan Patriarchate (UOC-KP) asked for truth and freedom for Ukraine, unity for the Ukrainian people, and for a united national Orthodox church for Ukraine.
Government Resolved to Improve Conditions for Serving the Church in Ukraine25.08.2009, [13:00] // Church-state relations //
KYIV — The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine at its session passed a resolution regarding the improvement of order of entry to Ukraine of clergy from other countries and proposed the parliament free from import tax Bibles brought into the country. The changes made in the resolution foresees that for foreigners or persons without citizenship who come to Ukraine for religious purposes or for work in religious organizations on the territory of Ukraine and received a type “P” visa, registration will take place during the period of the visa’s validity. RISU was informed this on August 21 by the Institute of Religious Freedom.
Head of UGCC Prayed for Ukraine on Independence Day25.08.2009, [12:49] // UGCC //
KYIV — A prayer for Ukraine was held at the St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv for the celebration of the 18th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. The tradition to begin the celebration of Independence Day with a joint prayer for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people was begun a few years ago by President Viktor Yushchenko. Patriarch Lubomyr represented the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC) in the prayer.
Ukraine Needs United Orthodox Church - Yushchenko
25.08.2009, [11:34] // Church-state relations //
KYIV – On August 24, 2009, President Viktor Yushchenko declared Ukraine should have a united Orthodox Church in his Independence Day address to the nation. Intefax news agency reported this story.
Cabinet of Ministers to Give Church Own Price for Gas
25.08.2009, [11:32] // Church-state relations //
KYIV — The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine intends to set the price for natural gas for religious organizations at the same price for the population. UNIAN news agency reported this story on August 21, 2009. According to the spokesperson of the agency, a project is already prepared and will be accepted soon.
Muslims in Ukraine and the World Begin Ramadan21.08.2009, [12:18] // Muslims //
UKRAINE — Muslims of Ukraine and the world mark the first day of the holy month of Ramadan. This year the first day of the fast will begin on August 22, 2009. RISU’s Ukrainian-language webpage posted this story.
Leader of Kharkiv Orthodox Jews Staged Own Kidnapping
21.08.2009, [12:06] // Jewish Communities //
DNIPROPETROVSK – On August 19, 2009, Interfax reported that the head of the Kharkiv Jewish Orthodox community, who staged his own kidnapping after losing over $1 million at the London Stock Exchange, was found in Dnipropetrovsk. The press service of the Ukrainian Security Service for the Dnipropetrovsk Region reported this story on Wednesday.
Ukrainians Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Revival of Autocephalous Orthodox Church21.08.2009, [12:03] // UAOC //
LVIV — In Lviv, August 19, 2009, took place a series of events dedicated to the celebration of the third revival of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church (UAOC). The celebration began with a Holy Liturgy in the Sts. Peter and Paul Church, in which 20 years ago priests Volodymyr Yarema and Ivan Pashulya declared their withdrawal from the jurisdiction of the Moscow Patriarchate.
A public prayer was held near the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Church on Ruska Street. The celebration was ended in later that day with a special concert in a local theater.
Ukrainian President Visited Church of Transfiguration in Velyki Sorochyntsi20.08.2009, [17:59] // Church-state relations //
POLTAVA — On August 19, 2009, President Viktor Yushchenko during his visit to the Poltava region visited the Church of the Transfiguration in village Velyki Sorochyntsi. This church is one of the most interesting examples of Ukrainian Left-Bank architecture from the beginning of the 18th century. The presidential press service reported this story.
Tymoshenko Wants Spiritual Education in All Education Institutions of Ukraine20.08.2009, [16:17] // Church-state relations //
LVIV — On August 20, 2009, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko declared that she wants to see spiritual education in all education institutions of Ukraine and give religious institutions the same status as secular ones. The internet resource “Ob’yektyvno” informed that Tymoshenko stated this during her address at the annual meeting of the Ukrainian World Congress in Lviv.
Cabinet of Ministers to Involve Churches and Civil Organizations in Conception of Social Adaptation of Former Prisoners
19.08.2009, [12:48] // Church-state relations //
KYIV — The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine confirmed a plan of measures to realize the Conception of Social Adaptation of People, who were deprived of freedom, in effect until the year 2015. The government designates a significant role to civil, religious, and charitable organizations to take part in the improvement of the appropriate normative-legal and methodical base, social accompaniment, and social patronage for people released from prison in order to help prevent criminality. The Institute of Religious Freedom reported this to RISU.
"The Ukrainian people do not want the ill-famed autocephaly," concluded head of the Department of External Church Relations of the ROC19.08.2009, [12:34] // UOC-MP //
MOSCOW — The recent pastoral visit of Patriarch Kirill to Ukraine became “an absolutely unique page” in the history of the Russian Orthodox Church, believes the head of the Department for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate, Archbishop Volokolamskyj Ilarion (Alfyeyev). On August 16, 2009, he shared his impressions of the visit to journalists. In his words, the main result is the following: “We saw that the Ukrainian people in the absolute majority do not want to be separated from the Russian Church, do not want the ill-famed autocephaly of which there was so much speculation in the last several years.” The words of the archbishop were cited from the internet publication Religion in Ukraine.
Exhibit of Prisoners’ Art Will be Opened in Kyiv during the Feast of the Transfiguration
18.08.2009, [16:30] // UGCC //
The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, through the support of the State Criminal Justice Services of Ukraine, will hold an exhibit entitled “Transfiguration through God’s Love.” The goal of the exhibition is to convey a message to society from fellow citizens who are currently imprisoned and to educate the public about the prison pastoral services offered by the Church. About 300 selected works, created by prisoners from penitentiaries located all over Ukraine, will be featured in the exhibit.
Pedestrian Pilgrimage from Sambir to Zarvanytsya
18.08.2009, [16:19] // Pilgrimage //
Almost two hundred pilgrims took part in a pedestrian pilgrimage from Sambir to Zarvanytsya in order to pray to the Lord on behalf of workers, those addicted to alcohol and drugs, and for Divine Calling to priesthood for our Church. The pilgrimage lasted ten days and spanned a distance of over 250 km through Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Ternopil regions.
Orthodox and Greek Catholics to celebrate Transfiguration of Jesus18.08.2009, [16:09] // Religious ceremony //
UKRAINE — The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ is one of the 12 most important holidays in Christianity, celebrating the Lord’s transfiguration on Mount Tabor.
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