Religious Information Service of Ukraine

12/07/2025

In Ukraine, an iron icon of Christ the Savior Not-Made-by-Hands was created from the fragments of Russian artillery mines and shells.

In Ukraine, an iron icon of Christ the Savior Not-Made-by-Hands was created from the fragments of Russian artillery mines and shells. - RISU

12/07/2025

The non-governmental organization Sofia Brotherhood has announced that it is developing strategies to help Ukrainian Orthodox believers find shared reference points and a metanarrative that could make dialogue between the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) possible. The future of Ukrainian Orthodoxy was discussed at a recent roundtable held as part of the project “Modern Ukrainian Orthodoxy: Debunking Myths for the Reconciliation of Ukrainian Orthodox Communities and the Consolidation of Ukrainian Society.”

The non-governmental organization Sofia Brotherhood has announced that it is developing strategies to help Ukrainian Orthodox believers find shared reference points and a metanarrative that could make dialogue between the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) possi...

17/06/2025

"Ukraine urges the civilized world to assist in stopping the terrorist Kremlin regime," — Metropolitan Epifaniy
Another tragic night for Kyiv and Ukraine, during which the Kremlin tyrant's frenzied servants committed yet more crimes against humanity. The result: civilian casualties, many wounded, destroyed and damaged homes.
https://risu.ua/en/ukraine-urges-the-civilized-world-to-assist-in-stopping-the-terrorist-kremlin-regime--metropolitan-epifaniy_n156967

21/05/2025

Toward a Theology of Hope For and From Ukraine – conference by the Pontifical Gregorian University, the Ukrainian Catholic University, and the University of Notre Dame took place in Rome on May 14–15, 2025.
Here is the inaugural presentation at the conference by Myroslav Marynovych — Rector’s Advisor UCU, s a human-rights defender, civil activist, founding member of the Ukrainian Helsinki Group, dissident and former political prisoner.

Toward a Theology of Hope For and From Ukraine – conference by the Pontifical Gregorian University, the Ukrainian Catholic University, and the University of Notre Dame took place in Rome on May 14–15, 2025. - RISU

12/05/2025

This is an honest conversation with Mark, a Ukrainian soldier who has lost much but never lost faith. In this interview, he shares his journey from a rebellious childhood on the streets and in prison cells to the front lines, intensive care, and a deep awareness of God's presence. He speaks about spiritual visions after being wounded, his personal battle with pain, daily prayers on the front line, and his path to Christianity — not through dogma, but through sincere trust. 🙏✌

This is an honest conversation with Mark, a Ukrainian soldier who has lost much but never lost faith. In this interview, he shares his journey from a rebellious childhood on the streets and in prison cells to the front lines, intensive care, and a deep awareness of God's presence. He speaks about sp...

09/05/2025

"We really feel that Pope Leo XIV will be the Pope of peace for the long-suffering, war-torn Ukraine," said the Head of the UGCC, His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk

"We really feel that Pope Leo XIV will be the Pope of peace for the long-suffering, war-torn Ukraine," said the Head of the UGCC, His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk, commenting on the election of the new Ecumenical Archbishop. - RISU

21/04/2025

"He was a man of simple piety who strove to bring the church closer to people. He gave freely of his gifts and had a unique personal approach to all he met. He lived according to his motto, Miserando atque Eligendo ("Lowly but chosen”)," Cardinal Bychok noted.

Each Pontiff imparts his own personal character on the Church. The Holy Father Francis was a Pope for the marginalised and those on the periphery. - RISU

21/04/2025

Обрання Папи відбувається на Конклаві, в якому беруть участь кардинали з правом голосу. Термін Конклав походить від двох латинських слів cm clave «під ключем», оскільки кардинали-електи під час обрання нового єпископа Рима перебувають в повній ізоляції від зовнішнього світу.
Пропонуємо до уваги текст, який ми приготували перед конклавом, на якому було обрано Папу Франциска.

Обрання Папи відбувається на Конклаві, в якому беруть участь кардинали з правом голосу. Сьогодні це 117 кардиналів. Але як це все відбувається? - РІСУ

21/04/2025

У Ватикані повідомили про смерть Папи Римського Франциска. 😢🙏🏻

У Ватикані повідомили про смерть Папи Римського Франциска. - РІСУ

20/04/2025

13/04/2025

Today, the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations released a statement on Russia's🇷🇺 terrorist👹 attacks against Ukraine during the Easter holidays.

Today, the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations released a statement on Russia's terrorist attacks against Ukraine during the Easter holidays. - RISU

08/04/2025

On Sunday, by an open vote of 135 votes to 16, the Epiphany parish in Bergen, Norway, became the first in Northern Europe to withdraw from the Moscow Patriarchate. The majority of its parishioners are immigrants from Ukraine.

Today, by an open vote of 135 votes to 16, the Epiphany parish in Bergen, Norway, became the first in Northern Europe to withdraw from the Moscow Patriarchate. The majority of its parishioners are immigrants from Ukraine. - RISU