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Ukrainian Interchurch Council Publishes Statement On 1020th Anniversary of Baptism of Kyivan Rus25.07.2008, [16:25] // Inter-Christian relations //
Kyiv—“We are grateful to God for the fact that 1020 years ago, our forefathers, headed by Prince Volodymyr, made the right choice, the choice of Light, Truth, Salvation, Life and Good. We are proud that Ukraine is the successor of Kyivan Rus,” says the statement of the Ukrainian Interchurch Council. The council’s members note that the present age tests mankind with materialism, lack of spirituality and amorality, and therefore, “every new generation must receive its own baptism into the Christian faith.”
Only Two Heads of Local Churches to Participate in Celebration of 1020th Anniversary of Baptism of Kyivan Rus
25.07.2008, [16:21] // Inter-Christian relations //
Kyiv—In addition to the Universal Patriarch Bartholomew and Moscow Patriarch Alexis, Archbishop Hieronymos of Athens and all Greece and Archbishop Anastasius of Tirana and All Albania are expected to come to Kyiv. This information was received by orthodoxy.org.ua from the Department of Foreign Church Relations of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Ukrainian Greek Catholic Head Stresses Need for Christian Unity
24.07.2008, [14:30] // UGCC //
Kyiv — Patriarch Lubomyr (Husar), head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC), stressed the need for the union of the Christian church, especially during the days of celebrating the 1020th anniversary of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus. glavred.info posted the news on 23 July 2008.
Ukrainian Orthodox (UOC–KP) Head Doesn’t Give Information about Constantinople Patriarch
24.07.2008, [14:29] // UOC-KP //
Kyiv — Patriarch Filaret (Denysenko), head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Kyivan Patriarchate (UOC-KP), does not confirm but does not refute information that Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople may recognize the UOC-KP during his visit to Ukraine. Responding to questions of journalists about the reality of this information, he said: “We will see. God willing.” for-ua.com posted the news on 23 July 2008.
Schedule of Russian Orthodox Head’s Visit to Ukraine Listed
24.07.2008, [14:27] // Orthodox //
The Press-Center of the Organizing Committee for the Celebration of the 1020th Anniversary of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus gave RISU the schedule for the visit to Ukraine of Patriarch Alexis II, head of the Russian Orthodox Church. RISU’s Ukrainian-language site posted the news on 23 July 2008.
UOC-MP Orthodox Hold Press-Conference: “Constantinople, Kyiv, Moscow: Meeting on the Land of the Baptism of Rus”
24.07.2008, [10:43] // UOC-MP //
Kyiv— Before the ceremonies on the occasion of the 1020th anniversary of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus, delegated representatives of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) decided to talk with the press about plans for celebration, circumstances of preparation, and their expectations and fears. RISU’s Ukrainian-language site posted the news on 23 July 2008.
Baptism Celebration will Help Unite Orthodoxy, Ukraine President Tells Churches
24.07.2008, [10:40] // Church-state relations //
Kyiv — Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko expects that the 1020th anniversary of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus will give an impulse to unification processes in Ukrainian Orthodoxy. He spoke about this on 23 July 2008 at a meeting with representatives of the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations held at the Secretariat of the President of Ukraine.
Russian Orthodox Head Advises Georgian not to Come to Ukraine for Celebration
23.07.2008, [14:47] // Orthodox //
Moscow— A letter of Russian Orthodox Patriarch Alexis II to Catholicos Illia II, head of the Orthodox Church of Georgia, in which the patriarch recommends the catholicos not travel to Kyiv for the celebration of the 1020th anniversary of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus, has been publicized. intermedia.org.ua posted the news on 23 July 2008.
Georgian Orthodox Head to Come to Celebration of Kyivan Rus Baptism
23.07.2008, [14:26] // Orthodox //
Kyiv— A Georgian delegation headed by Catholicos Ilia II, head of the Orthodox Church of Georgia, will come to Kyiv at the personal invitation of the president of Ukraine in connection with the celebration of the 1020th anniversary of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus. orthodoxy.org.ua posted the news on 22 July 2008.
Finalized Program of General Events for Kyivan Rus Baptism Celebration Announced23.07.2008, [14:22] // Church-state relations //
Kyiv— On 23 July 2008 the official site of the president of Ukraine publicized the finalized, detailed program for the general events for the celebration in Ukraine of the 1020th anniversary of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus. An English translation of the full text follows.
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