Lawyer describes how searches are conducted at UOC Legal Defense Center
Lawyer Priest Nikita Chekman. Photo: UOJ
Lawyer Priest Nikita Chekman revealed that representatives of the Security Service of Ukraine, who arrived to conduct a search at the Legal Defense Center of the UOC, were unable to provide a court decision authorizing the search.
The law enforcement officers claim that they will still carry out the search, as they have urgent investigative actions to undertake.
"They chose to forcibly open doors and break locks. All these actions will be documented from our side. I hope that the legal community will somehow react to this arbitrariness," concluded the lawyer.
As reported by the Union of Orthodox Journalists, on March 12, 2024, SBU representatives conducted searches at the Legal Defense Center of the UOC.
Read also
ROCOR Priest Reflects on Trip to Capitol Hill
Archpriest Victor Boldewskul participated in the Society of St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco's Day of Action to raise awareness about the persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Hundreds of Chinese Christians Arrested in Pre-Christmas Crackdown
Hundreds of Chinese Christians face spending Christmas in detention after authorities launched a sweeping pre-holiday crackdown on churches under Beijing’s campaign to control religious life.
Ukraine Adviser: UOC Not Banned, but Offered a 'Choice' of Jurisdictions
A Ukrainian presidential adviser said the UOC is not banned but pressured to choose between joining the OCU, submitting to Constantinople, or remaining unregistered, while dismissing international concerns as propaganda.
Indiana Reports 98% Drop in Abortions Under Stricter Law
Indiana’s latest health report shows a 98% drop in reported abortions under stricter laws, though dozens still occurred under legal exceptions and concerns persist about unreported pill abortions.
Armenian Apostolic Church Pushes Back on Political Encroachment
The Armenian Apostolic Church plans to appeal to international bodies to resist government interference and defend its clergy and sacred relics.
Attempted Takeover at Armenian Etchmiadzin Cathedral Thwarted by Faithful
Supporters of Armenian PM Pashinyan attempted to storm Etchmiadzin Cathedral amid calls for the Catholicos’s resignation but were blocked by parishioners and security.