NSDC Head: Laity will decide the fate of UOC as it suits best for the state
The head of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Alexei Danilov believes that the activities of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church will be terminated at the initiative of its parishioners. He said this during the All-Ukrainian telethon, espresso.tv reports.
“I believe it will be done by the laity. And they will definitely do it. Because everything related to Moscow must be destroyed on the territory of Ukraine,” said the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, speaking about the ban on the activities of the UOC.
“In our country, de-Russification should take place in all areas of our life: in the economy, in politics and in other areas of our life. But as far as the Church is concerned, this should be decided by the laity, and I am more than sure that 99% of the parishioners of this or that church will definitely decide as it is necessary in favor of our state,” Danilov summed up.
Earlier, the UOJ reported that, according to the statement of the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, the bill to ban the activities of the UOC would not be considered in the near future.
Read also
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Indiana Consecrated by Abp. Elpidophoros
Ceremony marks milestone of faith and renewal for Fort Wayne parish.
Polish Synod Calls for Convening of Pan-Orthodox Council
In addition to the topic of Orthodox unity, the Synod also addressed cooperation with other confessions and domestic matters.
Final Volume of St. Ignatius Brianchaninov's Collected Works Published in English
Decades-long translation project by Holy Trinity Publications concludes with release of “The Harvest."
Ex-OCU Cleric: Why Do Our Churches Stand Empty?
"It’s worth asking ourselves: what are we doing wrong compared to the hated Muscovites, that people go to them and are often ready to even pray in adapted premises, defend their churches with their chests, while our temples and altars are emptying?" the priest asked. "Why do churches transferred to the OCU by hook or by crook stand empty?
The Met. Arseniy Case: Freedom as Captivity
The authorities “released” the Metropolitan... only to throw him behind bars again.
Younger Generations Now Outpacing Parents in Church Attendance, Study Finds
New research shows that millennials and Gen Z are leading a quiet revival of faith in America.