Debate about banning Ukrainian church goes on

15-12-2022

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Debate about banning Ukrainian church goes on

The debate about a possible ban on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) has put the church issue at the centre of the attention. There is still doubt whether forbidding the church is legal.

Russian church Ukraine asks Zelensky for help

Archbishops of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) under the Moscow Patriarchate (MP) appealed to President Zelensky to take measures against the incitement of hate toward the Russian Orthodox Church.

The Orthodox church has a central place in the Ukrainian society. But because of that, it is politicised and controversial. President Zelensky considers a ban on the church that is formally connected to the Patriarchate in Moscow. Photo AFP, Yuriy Dyachyshyn

Zelensky takes further steps against Ukrainian Orthodox Church

The Ukrainian President Zelensky has announced sanctions against another seven leaders within the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC). According to him, they are a threat to the security of the country. These sanctions come while the country is waiting for a bill to ban the UOC.

President Zelensky has announced sanctions against the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. This church is too much connected with Russia, he thinks. Photo AFP

President Zelensky announces sanctions against Russian-connected church

The Ukrainian President Zelensky considers some sanctions and restrictions against the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC). This church is connected with the Moscow Patriarchate and therefore suspected to be under Russian influence.

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