The Security Service of Ukraine has issued in-absentia charges against temporary members of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC). According to the Criminal Code of Ukraine, the case concerns encroachment on the territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine.
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Ahead of Easter, Gradus Research conducted a sociological survey that revealed how religious sentiments among Ukrainians are transforming. According to the results, 29% of respondents identify with the OCU, which remains the highest percentage among all confessions, although it has decreased by 3% compared to 2023.
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On April 18, 2025, the Boryspil City and District Court of Kyiv Oblast considered the issue of a preventive measure for Archimandrite Feognost, the rector of the Archangel Michael Church of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), who was accused of alleged criminal offenses — embezzlement of property belonging to the religious community and falsification of official documents (service forgery).
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Renowned Ukrainian philosopher Andriy Baumeister, in an interview with Oleksandr Shelest, expressed his deep concern about the state of Christianity in Ukraine. He noted that the country can no longer be considered Orthodox, as the Orthodox churches in Ukraine, in his opinion, do not defend citizens’ rights and freedoms, but rather function as part of the political system.
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On April 21, 2025, on Bright Monday, Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88. The pontiff departed this life at 7:35 a.m. in his residence, Domus Santa Marta, in the Vatican.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy has congratulated Ukrainians on the Resurrection of Christ. The Head of State compared the situation in Ukraine to Christ's path to Calvary, saying that the future of the state depends on unity and common prayer.
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The Odesa Eparchy of the OCU announced plans to build a new cathedral in Odesa. The Holy Trinity Cathedral will be located on the site of the Central Garrison Church in Cosmonauts Park, which was destroyed in 1917. As of today, supporters of the OCU hold religious events in the former Sputnik cinema, which is located at the same place. For this purpose, the Odesa City Council transferred a 0.25-hectare plot of land to the OCU community and approved the relevant documentation. The OCU expects patrons to help them build the church.
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US President Donald Trump has published an original Easter greeting addressed to Americans. In the text, the head of the White House called his predecessor in office, Joe Biden, a “destructive idiot” and his political opponents “crazy leftists,” accusing them of aiding and abetting rampant crime and gang violence in the United States.
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The American TV channel Fox News, while broadcasting Easter services from the main churches of different countries, indicated the capital of Ukraine as part of Russia. During the broadcast, Easter services in the Vatican, Kyiv, and St. Petersburg were simultaneously broadcast on the screen. At the same time, under the picture with the broadcast from the capital of Ukraine, it was signed “Kyiv, Russia”.
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The head of the OCU, Epiphany Dumenko, said that the organization has about nine thousand parishes. At the same time, Dumenko complained that the organization lacks personnel for the chaplaincy service in the Armed Forces.
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His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia has expressed condolences over the death of the head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis.
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The American edition of Newsweek has named five possible candidates for the post of the new pope. According to journalists, on April 21, the College of Cardinals is preparing for the conclave, which will determine the course of the Catholic Church for years to come.
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On April 21, 2025, the head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Epiphaniy Dumenko, "memorial service (litia)" at the Cathedral of St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery for Pope Francis, who passed away on Bright Monday.
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In the city of Kryukiv, during the blessing of Easter baskets near a church of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, a provocative action titled "Easter Breads on Blood" took place. Two servicemen staged a so-called "informational flash mob" by standing behind the faithful with a board.
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The "Metropolitan" of Cherkasy and Chigirin, Ioan, expressed regret that only 21 UOC priests "joined" the OCU. He emphasized that such a practice of "transfers" is not widespread.
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Political analyst and former MP Oleksandr Chernenko stated that over the past two years, the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has carried out a large-scale operation to "expose and dismantle networks of Russian agents operating under the guise of clergy." This was reported by TSN.
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The head of the OCU, Epiphany Dumenko, stated that the process of spiritual de-occupation of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is ongoing, despite active resistance from representatives of the UOC.
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Pope Francis, aged 88, passed away suddenly in the morning, and the likely cause of death was a stroke. According to preliminary reports, it involved a cerebral hemorrhage not connected to any respiratory conditions. An official statement is expected soon.
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Restoration works on the main dome of Hagia Sophia, one of the most significant architectural landmarks in the world, have begun in Istanbul. Despite the restoration, the temple will remain accessible to worshippers.
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The head of the State Service of Ukraine for Ethnic Policy and Freedom of Conscience, Viktor Yelensky, announced measures to implement anti-church law No. 3894, which is aimed at banning the activities of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. The official said that the work will begin in May, and, according to Yelensky, it will be the Russian Orthodox Church that will be banned.
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