“He thanked everyone who had helped spread information about the situation, supported the priest’s family, and prayed for Fr Andriy.

“after contact with Fr Andriy was lost, lawyers immediately took legal steps to establish his whereabouts, clarify the circumstances and legal grounds for his transfer, and ensure that his rights were respected.

“Our team of attorneys is already taking all measures provided for by law to challenge these actions in court. We will definitely defend our religious community.

“new attempts to seize the UOC’s Ascension Church in Kyiv’s Demiivka district