Not leaving 'The Moscow Church' - Ukrainian Orthodox Communities During the Russian Invasion

6 p.m. - 8 p.m. // Russia’s war against Ukraine has changed Ukraine’s religious landscape. Due to its ties to the Russian Orthodox Church, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), once the biggest Christian denomination in the country, has faced declining membership, public scrutiny and restrictive government policies. Since February 2022, UOC members have been under pressure from society, the media, and the authorities to change their affiliation to the other religious jurisdiction, one that has the largest share of support in the country. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. // Russia’s war against Ukraine has changed Ukraine’s religious landscape. Due to its ties to the Russian Orthodox Church, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), once the biggest Christian denomination in the country, has faced declining membership, public scrutiny and restrictive government policies. Since February 2022, UOC members have been under pressure from society, the media, and the authorities to change their affiliation to the other religious jurisdiction, one that has the largest share of support in the country.