Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church

25/08/2026

And in the name of victory over evil, in the name of defending our Motherland, we must all unite. This was stated by His Beatitude Sviatoslav, Father and Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, in his traditional wartime address during the 236th week of the horrible, violent war that Russia is waging against Ukraine...

The week we have just lived through also brought us one joyful and moving event—103 Ukrainian defenders were released from Russian captivity. Among them was one serviceman who had been held captive since 2017. After more than nine years of torture, abuse, and imprisonment, he survived and returned to his Motherland.
https://ugcc.ua/en/data/the-head-of-the-ukrainian-greek-catholic-church-in-week-236-of-the-war-national-unity-is-a-paramount-condition-for-victory-and-the-preservation-of-ukrainian-statehood-2420/

24/08/2026

☝This week, on the night of August 20, the enemy launched yet another massive strike on the capital of our homeland—the city of Kyiv. According to the data released, at least 16 people were killed and about 40 were wounded.

It is very important to note here that, with the advancement of modern weaponry, those who kill in Ukraine do so in real time. By deploying drones equipped with modern video cameras, the killers see exactly whom they are killing; therefore, this cannot be described as a mistake, but rather as the deliberate and intentional killing of civilians. Specifically, this attack on Kyiv—which involved dozens of state-of-the-art missiles designed to strike targets on the open sea or in other circumstances—was deliberately directed at residential neighborhoods in Kyiv. In the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv, one such missile struck a nine-story building; children’s hospitals, kindergartens, food warehouses, and even Red Cross warehouses were damaged.

Address by the Head of the UGCC for the 236th Week of the Full-Scale War, August 23, 2026 August 24, 2026, 09:40 0 Glory to Jesus Christ! Dear brothers and sisters in Christ! This Sunday marks the 236th week of a horrific and violent war that is becoming increasingly likely to be forgotten i...

24/08/2026

🇺🇦His Beatitude Sviatoslav, Father and Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, congratulated Ukrainians on Ukraine’s Independence Day and emphasized that independence is not only a gift of freedom but also a responsibility that each person bears for the present and future of the state.

His Beatitude Sviatoslav, Father and Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, congratulated Ukrainians on Ukraine’s Independence Day and emphasized that independence is not only a gift of freedom but also a responsibility that each person bears for the present and future of the state.

22/08/2026

Addressing the participants, the Primate emphasized that today, unity is the inner strength of the Ukrainian people and essential to their ability to defend their independence. “Today, more than ever, it is timely and appropriate—in light of recent developments in Ukrainian society, external challenges, and the approaching 35th anniversary—to speak about unity. For us Ukrainians, unity—especially today—is a word that speaks to the inner strength and ability of our people to defend their independence,” noted His Beatitude Sviatoslav.

On August 21 in Kyiv, His Beatitude Sviatoslav, Father and Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, took part in the national roundtable discussion “35 Years of Restored Independence: Unity Around the Flag,” held under the auspices of the Kyiv Security Forum.

21/08/2026

His Beatitude Sviatoslav, Father and Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, endorsed the appeal by the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations to proclaim August 24—the day marking the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence—the World Day of Prayer for Peace.
https://ugcc.ua/en/data/prayer-is-stronger-than-weapons-head-of-the-ukrainian-greek-catholic-church-endorses-call-for-worldwide-prayer-for-peace-in-ukraine-on-august-24-2416/

20/08/2026

“When despair creeps into my thoughts, when I can’t comprehend how to navigate circumstances beyond my control, it’s important for me to turn to something that involves the people around me. So how can we strengthen our faith? My humble advice: help someone, reach out. Call someone, pay them a visit, check in on someone who needs support and may be feeling lonely. Bring them clothes, prepare a meal… Such simple acts have been saving Ukrainians from despair for twelve years now,” said Metropolitan Borys Gudziak of Philadelphia in an interview with the publication “Livyi Bereh” during his visit to Ukraine.
https://ugcc.ua/en/data/faith-flourishes-in-solidarity-yet-withers-in-isolation-metropolitan-borys-gudziak-2415/

20/08/2026

ZhyveTV has announced the launch of a church-wide festival of UGCC parish choirs, bringing together choir members both in person and online. The organizers expect hundreds of choir members to participate and aim to set a new Ukrainian record with a joint performance.
https://ugcc.ua/en/data/hundreds-of-voices-one-church-one-hymn-the-ukrainian-greek-catholic-church-holds-a-festival-of-parish-choirs-2413/

19/08/2026

The children come to the hospital every week, and this friendship between the children and the soldiers has now lasted four years. When new wounded arrive at the hospital, including soldiers just released from captivity, the children are the first to go out and greet them. And, as the adults say, of everyone they visit, the freed prisoners of war are the children’s favorite “patients.”
https://ugcc.ua/en/data/hugs-cold-lemonades-and-little-volunteers-metropolitan-borys-visits-the-sambir-drohobych-eparchy-2411/

19/08/2026

Director General of “L’Œuvre d’Orient” in Estonia Reaffirms Support for the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church

Monsignor noted that he had seen many examples of people rethinking their wartime experiences and transforming them in various ways—into art, assistance to others, volunteer work, and the daily work necessary to sustain life. As one such example, he mentioned an icon of Christ painted on a board cut from an ammunition crate. He then expressed his hope for an end to hostilities in the country and emphasized that “L’Œuvre d’Orient” would continue to support Ukraine. This support involves not only material assistance but also ongoing personal contacts and cooperation.
https://ugcc.ua/en/data/director-general-of-luvre-dorient-in-estonia-reaffirms-support-for-the-ukrainian-greek-catholic-church-2408/

18/08/2026

His Beatitude Sviatoslav Receives Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, Fifth Class

On August 16, 2026, at the Patriarchal Center of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Kyiv, Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, presented His Beatitude Sviatoslav, Father and Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, with the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, Fifth Class.
https://ugcc.ua/en/data/his-beatitude-sviatoslav-receives-order-of-prince-yaroslav-the-wise-fifth-class-2406/