The Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate has lost about 2,000 religious communities that have joined the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. Support for the Moscow Patriarchate among Ukrainians does not exceed 4–5%, while about 55% of citizens support the OCU.
Metropolitan Yevstratiy (Zorya) stated that imperial-Russian narratives and the influence of special services shaped the leadership of the Moscow Patriarchate. He emphasized that the leaders of the Moscow Patriarchate passed through the "KGB sieve," and Metropolitan Onufriy was formed in the 1970s in the Moscow region.
The Primate of the UOC-Kyivan Patriarchate, Filaret, published his spiritual will, in which he called for the unification of Ukrainian Orthodoxy without the influence of Moscow and Constantinople. He also asked not to involve OCU hierarchs in his funeral service.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a meeting with military chaplains of various denominations. The Doctrine for meeting the spiritual and religious needs of servicemen and the results of a study of factors influencing spiritual resilience were presented.
On October 1, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Defenders, the Day of Ukrainian Cossacks, and the Day of Veterans. These holidays, previously celebrated on October 14, have been moved due to the Orthodox Church of Ukraine's transition to a new calendar.
The All-Ukrainian Radio Dictation of National Unity in 2025 will take place on October 27, on the Day of Ukrainian Writing and Language. The event will be broadcast on television, radio, and digital platforms.
A Russian drone hit the Holy Resurrection Cathedral in Sumy, an architectural monument. Information regarding casualties is being clarified, emergency services are working on site.
On July 23, 2025, Metropolitan Epiphanius, head of the OCU, for the first time performed a prayer in the church in honor of St. Theodosius of the Caves in the Far Caves of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. He offered prayers for Ukraine, its soldiers, authorities, and people, calling the event historical.
Russian attack damages OCU Dnipro Theological Seminary, destroying its church, educational facilities, dormitory, and faculty residences. Since the war began, over 600 religious buildings have been affected by Russian shelling.
The first memorial to military intelligence officers in Ukraine has appeared in Kyiv. It honors the memory of GUR employees and foreigners who died for the independence of Ukraine.
Russia uses the ROC to exert influence in Africa, forming pro-Russian networks and building temples. This is part of a hybrid expansion that undermines legitimate church structures.
The Kyiv Metropolis of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine called the holding of KyivPride near the monastery a provocation and expressed its protest. The event is scheduled on the eve of the Trinity.
On June 8, Christians celebrate the Trinity. This holiday is associated with the Descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles and has traditions, rituals and certain prohibitions that should be observed.
On May 11, a liturgy in Ukrainian will be held in St. Cyril's Church for the first time in many years. The service will be performed by Metropolitan Epiphanius at 9:00 a.m. The broadcast will be online.
