Ukrainian Council of Churches meets with the spiritual head of the Church of England
On February 6, 2024, the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations (UCCRO), headed by its Chairman Stanislav Nosov, met with Archbishop Justin Portal Welby of Canterbury.
Statement of the UCCRO on Russia's latest terrorist attack against Ukraine
The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations, which represents various Christian churches, Jewish and Muslim communities of Ukraine, categorically condemns the terrorist attacks of the Russian Federation on Ukrainian cities.
The UCCRO delegation in Houston thanked the American people for supporting Ukraine
Ukrainian religious leaders took part in a ceremony honoring American doctors who performed dozens of reconstructive plastic surgeries in Ukraine for victims of Russian aggression.
The Ukrainian Council of Churches delegation held meetings in the White House and USCIRF
Ukrainian religious leaders expressed their gratitude to the American people for their support, military assistance, and other aid, thanks to which the people of Ukraine are effectively resisting the Russian aggressor.
Not a single church is banned in Ukraine, unlike the Russian-occupied territories – UCCRO delegation stated
Despite the war, a high level of religious freedom is preserved in Ukraine, and not a single church has been banned. The situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine is the opposite, as the Russian military is implementing the “Russkiy Mir” (Russian World) ideology.
Ukrainian religious leaders shared about Russian repressions on occupied territories during meetings in the USA
Repression against all religious minorities has returned to Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia, just as it did in Soviet times. Ukrainian evangelical churches are particularly affected by the persecution of the occupation authorities.
The Ukrainian Council of Churches started an advocacy visit to the USA
A delegation of Ukrainian religious leaders traveled to Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, to share personal testimonies of the suffering of the people of Ukraine from Russian aggression.
Appeal of Ukrainian Council of Churches on the situation in Israel
We strongly condemn yet another display of inhumane, brutal violence carried out by the terrorist movement Hamas with the support of other terrorist organizations and the states that sponsor it.
UCCRO Appeal to international community on the urgent delivery of additional air defense equipment for Ukraine
The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations appeals to the international community on the urgent delivery of additional air defense equipment for Ukraine.
Stanislav Nosov becomes the new chairman of the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations
On September 1, 2023, the chairmanship at the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations was transferred to the Seventh-day Adventist Church, headed by Stanislav Nosov.
UCCRO statement on events in Budapest and Beregovo
In its statement, the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations notes that it will not participate in the event "Conference on the Future of Ukraine" to be held in Budapest and Berehove.
UCCRO appeal on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Volyn tragedy during the World War II
For decades now, we have been following the path of atonement, forgiveness, and Ukrainian-Polish reconciliation, a path that requires self-sacrifice and the deep work of souls and hearts.
UCCRO Statement on the inadmissibility of equating same-sex cohabitation with family
The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations calls on officials not to adopt any legislative changes aimed at granting family status to same-sex cohabitation.
Czech delegation visits Bucha and meets with the Ukrainian Council of Churches
An interfaith meeting was held between representatives of Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations and a delegation from the Czech Republic.
UCCRO representatives met with the Pope's envoy Cardinal Matteo Zuppi
Ukrainian religious representatives told Cardinal Zuppi about the devastating consequences of Russian aggression against Ukraine and raised several humanitarian issues.
UCCRO informed Danish delegates of the consequences of Russian aggression in Ukraine
Representatives of the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations (UCCRO) met with a delegation of the Council on International Relations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Denmark.
UCCRO statement on the initiatives to bring the Russian authorities to justice and restore fairness
UCCRO unconditionally support the creation of an International Tribunal that would prosecute the Russian authorities for the crime of aggression.
There is no persecution on religious grounds in Ukraine. Results of the meeting with the World Council of Churches
Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations members met in Kyiv with a World Council of Churches delegation.
The Council of Churches condemns Russia's abuse of religious sentiments in its aggressive and unjust war against Ukraine
On April 11, 2023, the Chairman of the Parliament of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, met with the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations (UCCRO).
Call for national fasting and prayer on February 24 for victory and peace in Ukraine
We call on all faiths of Ukraine to declare and hold a national fast and prayer in their religious communities on February 24 with round-the-clock prayer vigils, fasting, and active performance of works of charity.
Communique on the results of the visit of the delegation of the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations to the Vatican
The central event of the visit of the Ukrainian religious figures to the Vatican was the meeting of the delegation of the Russian Orthodox Church of Ukraine with Pope Francis.
Return of captured and deported Ukrainians from Russia: the World Council of Churches must help
Ukrainian religious figures draw the attention of members of the World Council of Churches to the fact that Russia as a terrorist state is not slowing down.
Appeal to the World Council of Churches on Russian terroristic attacks on Ukrainian civilians
We appeal to the World Council of Churches with a request for assistance in the return home of all Ukrainians affected by Russian aggression.
UCCRO Statement on Russian terrorist attacks on the cities of Ukraine
We appeal to the international community, to the religious leaders of the world, with a call to condemn the acts of state terror carried out by Russia. The terrorist state must be stopped as soon as possible!
UCCRO hosted in Kyiv a delegation from the World Council of Churches
The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations met with a World Council of Churches delegation.
Ukrainian Council of Churches supports initiatives aimed at denouncing the Istanbul Convention
The ratification of the Istanbul Convention only increases the risks of a forced gender ideology in Ukraine, primarily in the educational sphere.
Appeal on the necessity of evacuating all people from Azovstal, including the defenders of Mariupol
UCCRO calls for mercy – the defenders of Mariupol should be evacuated to the territory controlled by Ukraine in exchange for captured Russian soldiers.
Appeal to russian religious figures on the evacuation from Azovstal of civilians and wounded defenders of Mariupol
UCCRO calls on russian religious figures to make requests to the russian authorities to evacuate civilians and wounded defenders of Mariupol from the Azovstal plant.