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Heads of Churches and Religious Organizations Express Their European Integration Position | 30 September 2013, 13:22 |
30 September 2013, 13:22
Heads of Churches and Religious Organizations Express Their European Integration Position
After UNESCO Criticism Azarov Orders Moratorium on Construction Near St. Sophia and Kyiv Cave Monastery | 12 September 2013, 10:20 |
12 September 2013, 10:20
After UNESCO Criticism Azarov Orders Moratorium on Construction Near St. Sophia and Kyiv Cave Monastery

26 September 2013, 11:54 | Kaleidoscope |
Ukrainian Treasure Kept in British Collection
The eighteenth-century royal gates of the Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God of the Pechersk Lavra of Kyiv are kept in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It is believed that Catherine the Great of Russia gave them to the monks of the monastery in 1784.
18 September 2013, 08:50 | Reports | |
Moral Authorities Explain Why Ukraine Should Chose Europe
For the second time the initiative group “December 1” gathered at the Lviv Book Forum in order to once again remind people about values and determine the direction of development for the society.
10 September 2013, 08:53 | Reports | |
Kyiv Gallery Exhibits Photographs from Rosh Hashanah in Uman
In Ihor Hayday’s cozy and no less conceptual photo gallery called Camera, which is in the center of the capital, Maksym Dondyuk’s photo exhibit “Uman, Rosh Hashanah” has opened. The photos on display were taken over the course of five years (2008-2012).

23 September 2013, 11:58 | Comments |
Culture Wars or Facing Challenge of Modernity
Here in Ukraine and elsewhere in the world of eastern Christians (I'm reading a book, with lots of historical background included, on the Copts in Egypt and their plight), much the same issue is couched in terms of Church facing the challenge of modernity.
23 September 2013, 10:40 | Andrew Sorokowski's column |
What the Pope Really Said
Pope Francis has done far more than the sensationalist press and uninformed public may have expected. He has not provided assurance to either “liberals” or “conservatives.” He has not given us leave to return to our comfort zone. Rather, he has challenged us to embark on an exciting and unpredictable journey to the limits of our experience. “One should not bring the frontier home,” he says, “but live on the frontier and be audacious.” For “God is always a surprise.”
23 September 2013, 09:54 | Michael Cherenkov's column |
The Anniversary of the Baptism of Rus in the Mass Consciousness: Yes, and so What?
The anniversary of the Baptism of Rus and the debates about this event diverted attention from the problems in the murky depths of history. The celebration was a good occasion for PR. The denominations competed for claims in their historical role and authority today. Politicians earned points from comments, sponsorship of churches, and photos with hierarchs.
2 September 2013, 12:10 | James Siemens' column |
Modern Discourse and the Challenge of History
21 August 2013, 08:49 | Andrew Sorokowski's column |
Moscow on the Dnipro
Russian President Vladimir Putin chooses his words carefully. Unlike the leaders of some countries, he does not make faux pas. One does not rise through the ranks of the KGB dropping careless remarks. Moreover, he is an unusually intelligent man. Thus, his words deserve careful scrutiny.

23 November 2011, 17:09 | Religious studies |
FOUR ISLAMIC LIONS ON THE CRIMEAN SAVANNA
A Review of Trends in Contemporary Islam in the Crimea

UOC-MP Monks in Donetsk Region Criticize Church Leaders’ Support of European Integration | 4 October 2013, 16:53 | UOC (MP) |
In Lviv International Exports Discuss Interfaith Relations in Ukraine | 4 October 2013, 10:50 | Interchurch relations |
In November Christian Leaders from Eastern Europe to Gather at Forum in Kyiv | 3 October 2013, 13:50 | Announcements |
UOAC Metropolitan of Lviv of Explains Why He Supports UOC-MP in Transfer of Building | 2 October 2013, 12:17 | Land and property problems |
In Brussels Ukrainian Religious Leaders Assure That Future of Ukraine Is in Sphere of Free European Nations | 1 October 2013, 13:15 | International relations |
Sixth Ecumenical Social Week on Difference and Respect Begins in Lviv | 1 October 2013, 12:31 | Religion and society |
Heads of Churches and Religious Organizations Express Their European Integration Position | 30 September 2013, 13:22 | International relations |
Blessed John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II To Be Canonized on April 27th | 30 September 2013, 12:24 | World news |
Commemorative Plaque to Patriarch Mstyslav Unveiled in Lviv | 30 September 2013, 10:12 | UAOC |
Crimean Muslims Elect Spiritual Leader | 30 September 2013, 09:52 | Islam |
Ukrainians Purchase Church in Senlis, France | 27 September 2013, 21:04 | UGCC
On September 27 Christians of the Byzantine Rite celebrate the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross | 27 September 2013, 08:48 | Religious holidays and traditions |
Patriarch Filaret and U.S. Ambassador Discuss International Relations and Ukraine’s European Integration | 26 September 2013, 10:13 | International relations |
Religious Expert: Dognal Group Lost Its Information War | 26 September 2013, 09:28 | Religion and society |
One to Two Churches Robbed in Poltava Every Year | 25 September 2013, 09:41 | Scandals, crime |
EU Commissioner on Commemoration of Deportation of Crimean Tatars | 24 September 2013, 16:42 | Community |
Storm in Sambir Damages Church that Holds Relics of St. Valentine and Miraculous Icon of Virgin | 24 September 2013, 14:53 | Extraordinary situations |
Album of Most Famous Architect of Churches in Galicia Presented in Lviv | 24 September 2013, 12:08 | Sacral art |
International Conference ‘Reconciliation in Central and Eastern Europe’ to Be Held in Warsaw | 23 September 2013, 12:03 | International relations |
Metropolitan Volodymyr Makes Pilgrimage to Italian City of Bari | 23 September 2013, 10:52 | UOC (MP) |
Nativity of Mother of God Celebrated | 21 September 2013, 09:53 | Religious holidays and traditions |
Head of UGCC: ‘Russian World’ Has Nothing to Do with the Church | 20 September 2013, 14:30 | Religion and policy |
Lyudmila Yanukovych Receives Another Order from Ukrainian Orthodox Church-MP | 20 September 2013, 13:02 | UOC (MP) |
Patriarch Sviatoslav: ‘Europe Was Built Not on Same-Sex Marriages, But on Respect for Human Dignity’ | 19 September 2013, 14:50 | International relations |
The Jewish Feast of the Tabernacle, Sukkot, begins | 19 September 2013, 10:55 | Judaism |
Lubomyr Husar Criticizes Deputies for Postponing Ratification of Hague Adoption Convention | 17 September 2013, 14:18 | Church-state relations |
Pentecostal Pastors from Ukraine Provide Spiritual Support to Faithful in Europe | 17 September 2013, 13:17 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
Giant Crucifix Installed in Dniprodzerzhynsk | 17 September 2013, 10:28 | Religious ceremonies and pilgrimage |
UGCC to Publish Methodological Handbook for Working with Children of Immigrants | 17 September 2013, 10:22 | Children young people and religion |
Greek Catholic Church in Kazakh Capital Consecrated | 16 September 2013, 10:34 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
2nd Ukrainian Congress for Teachers of Moral and Spiritual Subjects to Take Place | 16 September 2013, 10:00 | Church and school |
Lviv Celebrates 650th Anniversary of Armenian Cathedral | 15 September 2013, 17:12 | Armenian AC |
Patriarch Filaret: If Ukraine Will be in the EU, Our State Will Never Lose It’s Independence | 13 September 2013, 20:21 | Religion and policy |
Patriarch Filaret Presents ‘Ukrainian Palinodia’ at Lviv Book Forum | 13 September 2013, 19:42 | Religion and science |
Days of Ukraine to be held in London | 13 September 2013, 16:35 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
In Astana (Kazakhstan) a new Ukrainian Catholic church will be blessed | 13 September 2013, 13:19 | UGCC
His Holiness Patriarch of Kyiv and All Ukraine to make official visit to the United States | 12 September 2013, 17:56 | UOC KP |
Ukrainian Perspective of Mount Athos Presented at Lviv Book Forum | 12 September 2013, 15:03 | Religion and culture | |
After UNESCO Criticism Azarov Orders Moratorium on Construction Near St. Sophia and Kyiv Cave Monastery | 12 September 2013, 10:20 | Restoration, maintainance of cultural inheritance |
HIV-Positive Patients at Lavra Clinic Handcuff Themselves to Bed | 12 September 2013, 10:08 | Protests and conflicts |

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2 October 2013, 14:45 | Society-digest |
Respect for Legitimate Differences: The Catholic Agenda
30 September 2013, 16:49 | Society-digest |
Borderland
When I opened a lecture with a few of Ronald Reagan’s old Soviet jokes, the pastors roared with laughter. One of the newest memorials in Kyiv pays tribute to the victims of the Holodomor, the Great Famine of 1932–33.
25 September 2013, 15:22 | Society-digest
EASTERN EUROPE: Freedom of religion or belief still under serious threat
25 September 2013, 15:13 | Society-digest |
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT 2013 Plenary Assembly Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Archbishop of Edmonton Richard W. Smith mentioned Ukraine in his report on Plenary Assembly Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. Please read full text of the report.
23 September 2013, 12:07 | Society-digest |
Russian Muslim clerics warn of unrest over ban of translation of Koran
Tuesday's ruling by a court in Novorossiysk, a city in southern Russia, ordered the widely read text outlawed under a Russian anti-extremism law that rights activists say has been abused by local officials out of prejudice or to persecute groups frowned upon by the dominant Russian Orthodox Church.

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