A representative of the Kyiv Patriarchate, Yevstratiy Zorya, responded to the decision of the Russian Orthodox Church to sever ties with Constantinople. In his opinion, the Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church repeats the policy of the Kremlin and follows the path of self-isolation in response to the legitimate decisions of the international community.
UNIAN: Church in Kyiv reacts to Russian clerics’ decision to break ties with Constantinople
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko gives a speech at a mass prayer on Oct. 14, 2018 in Kyiv. The prayer was held to express gratitude to the Istanbul-based Ecumenical Patriarchate for granting approval to plans to create the country's independent church.
