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7 November 2013, 09:12 | Interchurch relations |
Relations Between UOC-KP and RCC in Odesa Example of Interdenominational Tolerance
Bishop Mark of Odesa and Balta of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Kyivan Patriarchate (UOC-KP) met with Bishop Ordinary of the Odesa-Simferopol Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) Bronislaw Bernacki.
15 October 2013, 12:59 | Scandals, crime |
Crimean Muslims Say Mosque Deliberately Set on Fire in Crimea
In Crimea, in Saky, October 13, the central mosque was set on fire. The fire damaged the terrace, the imam’s room, and utility rooms. Fortunately, there were no people in the building at the time.
9 October 2013, 09:35 | Legislation |
Local Councils Can Now Provide Churches with Tax Exemptions for Residential Real Estate
The recent changes to the Tax Code of Ukraine will provide religious organizations with exemptions from paying tax on residential property used for their activities.
22 August 2013, 17:35 | Religious relations |
Clergymen of UGCC and UOC-MP: Cross Installed in Place of Prayer for Hasidim Should Be Moved
The three-meter oak cross with a crucifix that was installed in Uman in a place of prayer for the Hasidim should be moved to another location. This opinion is held by the clergymen of two denominations.
20 August 2013, 12:27 | Islam |
Orta Juma Jami Mosque Is Now Officially Open
On August 16, the official opening of the Orta-Jami Mosque took place place (town of Bakhchisaray, 61 Lenin Str.) after almost 95 years of abandon. Orta Jami is a listed building of XVIII century restored at the private cost.
13 August 2013, 13:07 | Religious intolerance and vandalism |
Expressions in Hebrew Painted on Crucifix in Uman
13 August 2013, 10:52 | Religious intolerance and vandalism |
Holocaust Monument in Nikopol Desecrated
In Nikopol on August 12 the Holocaust Monument, located at the entrance to the city, was desecrated. A Nazi swastika was painted in black over the monument’s white six-pointed star.
12 August 2013, 10:58 | World news |
Pope Francis urges both Christians and Muslims to promote mutual respect
1 Jule 2013, 15:23 | Religious relations |
Ukrainian, Polish, and Jewish Students Build Interethnic and Interreligious Dialogue
The Kovcheh (Arch) 2013 international interfaith youth seminar for Ukrainian, Polish and Jewish students will be held from June 30 to July 7 in the village of Bilshivtsi, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast.
11 June 2013, 12:55 | Freedom of Conscience |
Ombudsman Lutkovska Draws Attentions to Violations of Freedom of Religion
1 June 2013, 10:10 | Legislation |
Bills on Restitution of Church Property Submitted to Parliament
Two different initiatives on the restitution of religious buildings and property have been submitted to the consideration of the Parliament, namely, Bill 2993 and an alternative Bill 2993-1.
1 May 2013, 09:33 | International relations |
US Committee Notes Restrictions of Religious Freedom in Ukraine
An advisory body of the American government, the Committee on International Religious Freedom, published today a report on the violations of religious freedom in the world.
30 April 2013, 09:12 | Land and property problems |
Residents Ask Pope To Intervene in Dispute Over Catholic Church Construction in Kyiv
The residents of the Obolon District of Kyiv are asking Pope Francis to persuade the representatives of the Roman Catholic Church in Ukraine not to build the church in Obolon.
23 April 2013, 08:57 | Religion and society |
Crimean Muslims Protest Against Burials at Town Dump
The Muslim cemetery in Old Crimea has a very limited number of burial places left. The authorities propose to bury people in the territory of the town garbage dump.
18 April 2013, 12:02 | Church-state relations |
Deputies of Various Factions Agree to Cooperate with Council of Churches in Legislative Area
Interfactional deputies union In Support of Freedom of Conscience met with the heads of denominations represented in the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations.
16 April 2013, 15:13 | Church-state relations |
Reps of Authorities Show Interest in Cooperation with Council of Churches
Issues regarding cooperation with the authorities were discussed at the meeting of the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations (AUCCRO) on April 11
8 April 2013, 16:04 | Legislation |
Churches Want To Hear Final Wording of Religious Bill
The Churches and religious organizations were left outside the law-making process associated with the alterations to the Law of Ukraine “On Freedom of Worship and Religious Organizations.”
2 April 2013, 09:26 | Land and property problems | |
Authorities to Settle Question of Catholic Church in Sevastopol
At a meeting in the Sevastopol City State Administration on March 28, it was stated that upon President Yanukovych's instructions the authorities of Sevastopol intend to settle the question of the transfer of the Church of St. Clement to the Roman Catholic Church in the near future.
28 March 2013, 09:20 | Church-state relations |
Cabinet of Ministers Complicates Importation of Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine
The mechanism of legalization, custom formalities and importation to Ukraine of humanitarian aid has changed considerably since December 2012 due to a reform of the administrative system by the Government.
27 March 2013, 11:25 | Religion and society |
UOC-MP to Teach Youth about Tolerance of Foreigners
The Ukrainian Youth Forum "I Am a Citizen of Ukraine," "Interethnic Relations in the Youth and Student Environment" will begin on March 27 in Dnipropetrovsk. The organizer is the Ukrainian Union of Orthodox Women.

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