UOC Chief Lawyer: SBU forcibly takes hierarchs to Kiev for "Council"
The UOC said that the bishops were forcibly brought to Kiev
The Security Service branch for the Vinnitsa region is dragging Metropolitan Agapit (Bevtsik) of Mogilev-Podolsky and Shargorod to Kiev, the UOC's chief lawyer Protopriest Alexander Bakhov wrote on his Facebook page on December 14.
According to him, Vladyka Agapit was taken from his home in the Chernovtsy region, where he was staying. According to the official version, he was taken to a conversation with the President.
Father Alexander feared that UOC episcopate will be forced to attend the so-called unification gathering scheduled for December 15. The Synod of the UOC decided to consider the “Unification Council” an as illegal assembly. His Beatitude Onufry and other hierarchs of the UOC who had received invitations to the “Unification Council” returned them to the Patriarch of Constantinople without an answer.
Read also
Four Mt. Athos Monks Injured in Greece Highway Accident
Four Athonite monks were injured in a highway accident, with one remaining in critical condition.
Pskov Caves Monastery Marks 20 Years Since Elder John’s Repose
The Pskov Caves Monastery commemorates Archimandrite John, honoring his life of labor, prayer, and spiritual guidance for generations of Russian Orthodox faithful.
Patr. Theodoros II Leads Historic Ecumenical Service in Panama
Patr. Theodoros II visits Panama, joining Orthodox in an historic prayer service promoting Christian unity.
Cherkasy Metropolitan Denounces Politically Motivated Charges
Metr. Theodosiy calls his criminal case politically motivated, defending UOC rights and warning of potential ECHR implications.
Patr. Theophilos III Meets Diplomats to Address Holy Land Crises
Patr. Theophilos III warns of rising attacks and restricted worship, urging protection of Christian communities and humanitarian access in the Holy Land.
Attendance Low after UOC Cathedral Transferred to OCU
Only a handful of worshippers attend Chernihiv’s Trinity Cathedral since the OCU took control.