“state-forming role of the UGCC
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“he declared his organization's right to judge the Ukrainian Orthodox Church
“it can be stated that the Vatican unequivocally supports Ukraine’s state sovereignty and territorial integrity and assists Ukraine on the international stage through all available diplomatic channels
“the Kyiv authorities are persecuting the UOC even though the Church openly opposed the military invasion and declared its independence from Moscow
“significant merits in strengthening Ukrainian statehood, courage and selflessness demonstrated in the defense of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, a substantial personal contribution to the development of various spheres of public life, and conscientious fulfillment of professional duty.
“Therefore, it is quite joyful when the rector truly supports the decision of his parishioners — or rather is its initiator — so that people take notice and ultimately join the great Ukrainian family within the OCU,
“government officials accuse the UOC of ties to Russia despite what he described as the actual facts
“the date confirms the monastery’s status as a center of Ukrainian state, spiritual, and educational life