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Ukrainian Orthodox Church declares independence from Moscow

27-05-2022

Eastern Europe

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Ukrainian Orthodox Church declares independence from Moscow

Head of Ukraine's Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchy Metropolitan Onufry conducts a service. Photo AFP, Vasily Maximov

Eastern Europe

The Ukrainian Church under Moscow Patriarchate (UOC) has decided to cut ties with the Russian Orthodox Church. The Church appeals to Ukrainian and Russian authorities to continue the negotiation process and stop the bloodshed.

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