The Ukrainian Orthodox Church formally changed the date for celebrating to Dec. 25, departing from the Russian tradition of celebrating on Jan. 7, according to the Julian calendar.
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Zelensky Proposes Banning Ukrainian Orthodox Church Led by Putin Ally
Ukraine’s president called for legislation to prevent an ancient branch of the Orthodox Church, led by a Putin ally, from operating in his country, but it remains unclear how that would work.
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Ukraine Raids Holy Site Amid Suspicion of Orthodox Church Tied to Moscow
The security services said they searched for spies and weapons at the Monastery of the Caves in Kyiv. Dozens of priests have been arrested since the war began on charges of aiding Russia.
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Russia Edges Closer to Seizing Key City in Eastern Ukraine
Russian and Ukrainian forces were locked in street-by-street fighting in Sievierodonetsk, Kyiv’s last foothold in Luhansk Province.