Even though the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate has declared it severed its relations with the Russian Orthodox Church and wants to be known as just the Ukrainian Orthodox Church now, its pro-Russian position continues showing. There have recently been instances where the UOC MP was caught praising and collaborating with the enemy, among them – unverified video has surfaced online where the church’s choir in the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra was praying for Russia.
Taking into account the fact that the Russian Orthodox Church is clearly not a religious organisation but and inherent element of Putin regime, there is no place for the UOC of Moscow Patriarchate in its current state in Ukraine. An even stronger religious policy is needed now to ensure Ukrainian national security and prevent such structures from helping the aggressor in such critical times.
The Ukrainian state has already started this process: in March, the Parliament voted for several legislative acts that provide for a more resolute reaction on the occasions of spreading pro-Russian propaganda, justifying war, etc. by church representatives and religious organizations. The discussion is ongoing whether to ban the UOC MP altogether or pay special attention by the security forces to the organization’s activities, and this issue of Ukraine In Flames covers just that.
UKRAINE IN FLAMES project is created by Ukraine Crisis Media Center and NGO “Euroatlantic Course”. We are aiming at searching a loud support for Ukraine in the war started by Russia on the 24th of February 2022.
If you want to support Ukraine against Russian aggression, check the link with recommendations by Ukraine Crisis Media Center – https://uacrisis.org/en/help-ukraine.
NGO Euroatlantic Course collects donations to support Ukrainian Army and civilians – https://eac.org.ua/en/main-page/.
How you can help Ukraine against Russian aggression:
👉🏻 Come back alive – https://bit.ly/3Ct6O2L (works directly with the command and personnel of military units, purchasing infrared thermal imaging cameras, night vision goggles, hemostatics etc);
👉🏻 CO Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation – https://bit.ly/3Svas1G (purchases supplies for Ukrainian army, such as armor, ammunition, first-aid kits, cars and ATV, humanitarian aid for civilians, and food for animals);
👉🏻 UNITED 24 – https://bit.ly/3M2mXiT (was launched by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. Funds will be transferred to the official accounts of the National Bank of Ukraine and allocated by assigned ministries to cover the most pressing needs)
👉🏻 Army SOS – https://bit.ly/3UYK168 (manages purchases of necessary ammunition, shields, intercommunication and reconnaissance facilities, etc. and delivers all goods directly);
👉🏻 Vostok SOS – https://bit.ly/3Ruut75 (raising funds for various needs of the army);
👉🏻 Phoenix Wings – https://bit.ly/3RvWSd0 (the appropriate equipment & uniform, personal non-lethal protection (vests, helmets), required treatment of the wounded soldiers, and repair of the buildings used by the army).
