Press Releases: Establishment of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine

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Press Statement

Robert Palladino

Deputy Spokesperson

Washington, DC
December 17, 2018


The United States congratulates Metropolitan Epifaniy on his election as head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. The establishment of the Church was a historic moment for Ukraine. The United States maintains unwavering support for Ukraine and respects the freedom to worship unhindered by outside interference. The right to religious freedom extends to all Ukrainians, including those choosing to join – or not to join – the new Orthodox Church.