Phanar denies reports of negotiations over Lavra
The Phanar denies negotiations with Zelenskyy on the transfer of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. Photo: the website of the President of Ukraine
The Phanar is not negotiating with the Ukrainian authorities on taking control of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, the head of the Constantinople Patriarchate's press service, Nikos Papachristou, told RIA.
"These reports do not correspond to reality," the head of the press service said.
At the same time, when asked how the Phanar comments on the situation around the Lavra, the head of the press service noted that the Church of Constantinople does not comment on it.
"The Patriarchate has never commented on it. Sometimes the Patriarch speaks about the Ukrainian problem in general," Papachristou said.
As earlier reported, according to Greek media, Zelenskyy intended to discuss with Bartholomew the transfer of the Kyiv Lavra to the Phanar.
Read also
UOC priests explain to Volyn media why they do not transition to OCU
"We have liturgical unity with the whole world," emphasized the Volyn clergy.
Kniazhytsky: DESS attempts to discredit Law 8371
Kniazhytsky asserts that only Moscow lobbyists can claim that Law 8371 does not comply with international law.
Appellate Court: UOC has no rights to Yelets Convent in Chernihiv
The UOC is required to return the Yelets Convent to the Ministry of Culture and remove obstacles to accessing the sanctuary.
UOC priest and combat medic about how many believers support the frontline
According to Archimandrite Joasaph, his main task at the frontline is to ensure survival.
Vatican excommunicates Archbishop Carlo Viganò from RCC for schism
The former papal nuncio to the U.S. is subject to the most severe punishment in the Catholic Church: he is forbidden from communicating with the faithful and is denied access to the sacraments.
Statements by AFU soldiers against the ban on the UOC reminded online
The military called on deputies not to take rash steps that could harm the unity and security of the country.