Orthodox Church of Ukraine leader urges Moscow-affiliated parishes to sever ties with Moscow and unite amid new law
Metropolitan Epifaniy, head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU), said he is open to dialogue with the "Ukrainian Orthodox Church" (UOC), which is a separate organization affiliated with Moscow. His statement comes amid the passage of a new law banning religious organizations affiliated with Russia. The law, approved by the Ukrainian parliament on 20 August 2024, could potentially affect the UOC if it doesn't sever ties with Moscow.
