Supreme Court denies UOC the right to use Yeletsky Convent in Chernihiv

Yelets Convent. Photo: Ukrinform

On January 16, 2025, the Supreme Court of Ukraine ruled in favor of the National Architectural and Historical Reserve "Ancient Chernihiv", rejecting the Ukrainian Orthodox Church's claim regarding the right to use the Yeletsky Convent in Chernihiv. This was reported by the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine.

The Ministry stressed the importance of adhering to legislation concerning the use of cultural heritage and reminded that the case of the Yeletsky Convent had been reviewed by courts of various instances.

As reported by the UOJ, the Director of the Chernihiv Reserve promised to continue hosting film screenings in the cathedral.

Read also

წმინდა ცოტნე აღმსარებლისა და წმინდა გაბრიელის სახელობის ტაძრის საძირკველი იკურთხება

25 ივლისს ნაძალადევში მშენებარე ტაძრის საძირკვლის კურთხევის ცერემონიას წალკელი ეპისკოპოსი გრიგოლი (კაცია) აღასრულებს.

September 19 is the commemoration day of Archangel Michael

Feast of the Archangels - the day commemorating the miracle performed by Saint Archangel Michael in Khoni.

"Orthodox shrines are inviolable" - Archpriest David Jishkariani

Priest David Jishkariani told the Union of Orthodox Journalists about the challenges and issues that are currently relevant for Georgia and the entire Christian world.

Giorgi Berishvili responds to the confrontation on Melikishvili Avenue

The president of the Georgian diaspora in Ukraine, "Georgian Christian World," responded to the noisy confrontation that occurred at the election headquarters of the Mayor of Tbilisi.

The Union of Orthodox Journalists begins active work in Georgia

The goal of the Union of Orthodox Journalists is to strengthen the Orthodox faith, protect Christian values, and promote them in the wider society.

Scientists invent brain-computer chip capable of reading human minds

The "brain-computer" interface will help people who have lost the ability to speak communicate through the power of thought.