“such visits are also used to draw international attention to the preservation of Ukrainian cultural monuments
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“Of particular concern to believing citizens of Ukraine is the fact that in recent years, under the pretext of ‘preserving cultural heritage,’ religious communities of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church have been deprived en masse of the right to pray in their historic churches
“the status of a national shrine, which is to be established by law, should provide greater opportunities for everyone involved in protecting Ukraine’s heritage
“1,990 cultural heritage sites in Ukraine, including churches and other religious buildings, have been damaged or destroyed
“the time spent outside their homeland would bring Ukrainians valuable social experience
“Zelensky, speaking at the Lavra, announced a law on Ukrainian shrines.
“Today I've signed a decree on measures to be taken at the state level to protect Ukrainian national shrines. By Ukraine's Independence Day, a law on our Ukrainian national shrines will be prepared
“As the case of Khotyn Fortress shows, state institutions are proving unable to prevent the deterioration even of key cultural heritage sites
“the date confirms the monastery’s status as a center of Ukrainian state, spiritual, and educational life