Tensions rise as Ukrainian government demands Moscow-connected church to leave ancient monastery

14-03-2023

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Tensions rise as Ukrainian government demands Moscow-connected church to leave ancient monastery

The Ukrainian government has put the issue with the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) under high pressure. The church has to leave the monastery Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra at the latest on March 29. It is clear that the church is not willing to obey that order.

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