03/20/2025
As a result of Law 3894, βThe Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is arresting and detaining UOC priests on false and spurious grounds. Supporters of the OCU are illegally seizing UOC holy sites, often in violent circumstances and with the tacit support of local authorities, which have been emboldened by the adoption of Law 3894. Ukraineβs active suppression of the UOC demonstrates a callous disregard for democratic norms and the rule of law, and it is wholly unbefitting of a country aspiring to membership of the European Union.β(10) The SBU arrested several prominent clerics and detained them in inhumane conditions without due legal process. Moreover, the Ministry of Culture is confiscating historic monasteries operated by the UOC and returning them to state control. (11) This is a flagrant violation of religious freedom.
Tragically, Ukrainian Christians, especially Orthodox ones, are suffering persecution from not only Russian invaders but also their own government. Both have perpetrated suffering, arresting and imprisoning clergy and confiscating church property for their own uses. In the throes of the devastating war, these Christians are attacked from without and within. As brothers and sisters in Christ, we must not only pray but advocate on their behalf with our prayers and government officials. We must make our voices heard.
https://www.persecution.org/2025/03/10/persecution-of-ukrainian-christians-from-within-and-without/
We all know Putin is an evil dictator with no regard for human life. And that he started the war against Ukraine, however, Zelensky isn't innocent in all of this, He has blood on his hands. He has persecuted Christians across the war-torn region. and for this, the Lord Jesus Christ has spoken out against his persecution of the church. There will be a price to pay and unfortunately, we have seen this played out, now with peace talks on the rise, only when Zelensky repents of his persecution of these churches under his lead.
Putin may be forced to take the deal and back off of Ukraine, The Lord will rescue Ukraine from Russia's stronghold.
The Lord will bless with peace when his Church is safe from inner persecution. As for Putin, he may see visions of his demise coming if he doesn't back off. He is also guilty of this needless bloodshed.
Tragically, Ukrainian Christians, especially Orthodox ones, are suffering persecution from not only Russian invaders but also their own government.