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Relic with Metropolitan Sheptytsky's signature found in Bosnia | 16 July 2019, 12:15 | History, archaeology |
Head of UGCC says when Church will finish building Patriarchate | 16 July 2019, 09:36 | UGCC |
Russia to defend “spiritual sovereignty” at global level | 15 July 2019, 11:50 | World news |
Ecumenical Patriarch names first Church to recognize OCU | 15 July 2019, 10:16 | Inter-Orthodox relations |
UGCC Patriarch: Our Church counts faithful among Chinese as well | 14 July 2019, 09:54 | UGCC |
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8 July 2019, 11:32 | Interview | |
Orthodox Church of Ukraine undergoing a catharsis – Cyril Hovorun
Euromaidan Press talked to Archimandrite Cyril Hovorun, PhD, Senior Lecturer at Stockholm School of Theology, former Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations of the UOC MP (pictured on the left), to understand how the OCU has been developing the last half a year and what impact Filaret’s actions could possibly have.
28 June 2019, 08:00 | Interview | |
A patriarchate for the UGCC is not only a title. Above all, it’s a way of existing, — His Beatitude Sviatoslav
Recently, there was information that Pope Francis is preparing a surprise for the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. The pontiff wants to meet with the UGCC leadership to discuss a number of themes in ecclesiastical and social life. According to the Head of the UGCC, His Beatitude Sviatoslav (Shevchuk), whom RISU had the opportunity to interview, such a meeting is truly very important.
Religious Studies
22 November 2018, 14:51 | Religious studies |
Moscow’s canonical raiding
In the context of recent events in the Orthodox world, disputes over the boundaries of church institutions often arise between the Patriarchate of Constantinople, Kyiv and Moscow. Ukraine accuses Russia of misappropriating the territory of the Kyiv Metropolis. In its turn, Moscow appeals to the fact that the ancient Kyiv Metropolis differs from the territory of modern Ukraine. RISU decided to clarify this topic, getting advice from historians. Based on this research, we prepared an infographic.
25 September 2018, 14:21 | Religious studies |
A Different Approach to the Ecclesiastical Discussion about Ukraine
The first question that arises concerning Ukraine is this: with what right and based on which holy canons, does Russia today claim the ecclesiastical and administrative dependency of the Metropolis of Kyiv?
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eBook Now Available: The Ecumenical Patriarchate and Ukraine Autocephaly | 17 July 2019, 10:48 | Monitoring
Pope and UGCC leaders discuss current church mission in war-torn Ukraine and in communities throughout the world | 15 July 2019, 14:06 | Monitoring
When Russia invaded Ukraine, the countries’ rabbis also went to war | 12 July 2019, 15:19 | Monitoring
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15 July 2019, 10:46 | Reports | |
Religion, geopolitics and agents of influence: situation in Eastern Europe was analyzed in Switzerland
On June 24, a conference entitled "Geopolitics and Soft Power in Modern Eastern Europe" was held in an eastern Swiss city of St. Gallen. The event was held within the framework of the permanent discussion panel "Russia and its Neighbors" of the University of St. Gallen.
26 December 2018, 13:55 | Review |
From UOC-MP to OCU: interactive transition map
The initiative of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, supported by the President of Ukraine, to heal the canonical split in Ukraine, led to the foundation of the autocephalous Orthodox Church of Ukraine at the Unification Council on December 15, 2018.
22 July 2018, 11:00 | Reports |
Jehovah’s Witnesses have released the New Testament and the book of Genesis in sign language
The translation of the book of Genesis was started in January 2017. On July 17, 2018, as a result of painstaking work, a video of the book of Genesis in sign language was released. The translation of the New Testament (Christian Greek Scriptures) took 8 years. A team of volunteer translators from different countries worked on the sign language Bible. This translation is based on the New World Translation – a modern translation of the Holy Scriptures that encompasses the latest findings of Bible research.
17 July 2018, 11:50 | Reports |
Тhouthands of foreign delegates of the Jehovah’s Witnesses convention in Lviv in addition to spiritual refreshment experienced positive emotions after visiting Ukraine
About 3 500 foreign delegates from different countries arrived in Lviv on 6 July to attend the Special Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses entitled “Be Courages!”.
23 June 2018, 10:24 | Events & people |
“In Exile No Longer” : Holy Family Cathedral Celebrates 50 years
The Greek-Catholic Church had been outlawed by the Soviet Communists in 1945, but Pope Pius XII defended it and made a promise to preserve the Church abroad and to reconstitute its hierarchy.
14 March 2018, 07:48 | Events & people | |
Keepers of Sloboda Menorah. About the past and the present of Kharkiv Karaites
12 March 2018, 10:05 | Reports |
Lviv to become a center of parish life in Europe
Lviv will host the 30th Colloquium of European Parishes (CEP), which brings together the clergymen and lay people who would like to revitalize their parish life.
12 December 2017, 10:05 | Reports | |
MUSLIMS OF UKRAINE SIGN SOCIAL CONCEPT
The leaders of Muslim community and religious organizations signed a joint document on December 11, 2017 - The Social Concept of Muslims in Ukraine. At a solemn meeting, representatives of Islamic organizations spoke about the history of this document.
25 July 2017, 17:19 | Reports | |
“Faith and Light” celebrates 25th anniversary of special friendship
Members of the Faith and Light movement try not only to serve the poor, do something for them, but to stay beside them, to become friends for them.
5 May 2017, 14:05 | Journalistic investigations |
Historical memory or legal rights: Baptists in Volyn struggle for the future of an ancient church
The ruins of the old church in the district center of Rozhische in Volyn have become the subject of controversy between the Protestants and the Orthodox. The temple was built in the nineteenth century by the Baptists, “the Soviets” expropriated and placed manufacturing plants in the church.
17 February 2017, 18:33 | Events & people |
Heroes of our time. A story of a missionary from Avdiyivka
How does it feel - to abandon ambitions or favorite work and go to the east of Ukraine, in the thick of war at the age of 20-22?
21 December 2016, 14:35 | Kaleidoscope | |
Ternopil amateur gives second life to rundown churches
The craftsman has also made architectural models, recreating the original appearance of the temples that have survived altered, and his plans include the creation of a museum of architectural models.
14 December 2016, 11:55 | Reports |
Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti about Vatican diplomacy, Ukraine and Syria
The Vatican’s international relations have their own unique history of diplomacy and influence the course of events. The special status of a mini-state, its uniqueness often allows exerting influence in places and in ways that are inaccessible to secular diplomats.
12 October 2016, 13:46 | Events & people | |
Religious freedom for Ukraine: the contribution of Keston College (1969-89)
In the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv on October 6, Canon Dr. Michael Bourdeaux gave a lecture "Religious freedom in Ukraine: the contribution Keston College (1969-89)."
29 September 2016, 16:42 | Reports | |
Ecumenical Social Week in Lviv: Church cannot remain indifferent to problems of IDPs
The round table themed “Role of the church in addressing problems of IDPs,” held on September 28 IX under the Ecumenical social week
28 March 2016, 11:36 | Reports |
Ukraine is the territory that united Muslims and Christians
On March 24, a round table was held in Odessa on the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the visit of a famous Turkish traveler, historian and geographer Evliya Çelebi to southern Ukraine and Crimea.
20 January 2016, 12:00 | Reports | |
Parallel childhood: Christmas dinner for Transcarpathian Roma People
Christian youth organized for young Roma and their families Christmas feast in Transcarpathia. However, it is not a one-time event, but their constant support and socialization.
19 December 2015, 11:44 | Reports |
Holocaust Museum to be set up at Chernivtsi cemetery
The House of Farewell in the Jewish cemetery will be renovated. Germany allocates a part of the funds for this. The museum can start working in three or four years.
25 August 2015, 13:11 | Kaleidoscope | |
French organist records his CD album in Ukraine to help ATO fighters
19 June 2015, 12:44 | Reports | |
Torah and churches of Lemkivshchyna: historical memory drama
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