Ministry of Culture rep dies during inspection of Convent in Kremenets
The Epiphany Convent. Photo: Terminovo
On September 5, in Kremenets, Ternopil region, a 42-year-old employee of the Ministry of Culture suddenly passed away on the grounds of the Epiphany Convent during an inspection of the sanctuary's buildings, reports Terminovo.
The woman, a member of the inspection commission, suddenly lost consciousness and died on the spot.
Law enforcement officers who arrived at the scene found no evidence of violent death. The police in the Ternopil region confirmed that the deceased was a 1982-born resident of Ternopil.
The person in question is Nataliya Anatoliyivna Kalenikova, head of the department for the protection, use, and restoration of monuments of the Kremenets-Pochaiv State Historical and Architectural Reserve.
As previously reported by the UOJ, the police had earlier stormed the Kremenets Theological School, located on the grounds of the Epiphany Convent, and evicted the students.
Read also
Petition Warns Canada’s Hate Speech Law Could Criminalize Scripture
Thousands of Canadians have signed a petition urging the Liberal government to drop proposed hate-speech changes that critics warn could criminalize quoting the Bible and other religious texts.
First Orthodox Prayer Book Published in Indonesian Language
The first Orthodox prayer book in Indonesian has been published and presented in Bekasi, providing local faithful and new converts with a vital resource for prayer and liturgical life.
OCA Joins Legal Challenge to Illinois Abortion Referral Law
Amicus brief argues mandate violates religious freedom and compels pro-life providers to contradict their faith.
EXCLUSIVE: Leaked Ukrainian Memo Says Religious Freedom is ‘Achilles Heel’
In an emergency strategy meeting held in response to the Society of St. John's Day of Action, D.C.-based Ukrainian lobbyists acknowledged the weight of the religious freedom issue as it pertains to the Ukrainian government’s public perception.
Historic $2.9 Million Bequest Strengthens Greek Orthodox Foundation
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago Foundation has received a record $2.9 million bequest from the late Andy Efthim, a devoted layman whose faith-filled generosity will support the Church’s mission for generations.
UOC Priest Spared from Forced Conscription After Dramatic Intervention
Unlike other denominations, UOC clergy lack official exemptions, fueling accusations of targeted persecution amid ongoing war.