Source: Union of Orthodox Journalists
Since the controversial 2018 “unification” council in Ukraine, Fr. Yaroslav Yasenets has served as a priest in the “Orthodox Church of Ukraine.” Recently, he left that structure citing a number of systemic issues which could perhaps be summarized as a prioritization of state loyalty over faith in Christ and adherence to Orthodoxy. In this UOJ-USA Exclusive, Fr. Yaroslav gives us an insider’s look at the state of the “Orthodox Church of Ukraine,” its capture by the state and foreign actors, its crumbling relations with Istanbul, and how its clergy—and chaplains—weaponize state resources against the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Fr. Yaroslav Yasenets now serves in the “Ukrainian Orthodox Church—Kyiv Patriarchate,” and as a chaplain of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. His views are representative of his own experiences and do not reflect the positions or opinions of the Union of Orthodox Journalists of America (LLC) or our affiliates.
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