Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) conducted another search operation at the Holy Trinity Korets Convent in the Rivne Province on Tuesday, June 24, marking the latest in a series of investigations at the historic religious site.
Sergei Mudrov
The reports were so distorted that the victim—the UOC—was portrayed as the aggressor.
The parish has an active schedule with multiple services, Bible studies, and catechism classes occurring almost daily.
The church was filled with hundreds of faithful who came to bid farewell to the victims.
The Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church established the feast during its session last July, marking the return of the Icon on June 22 last year. The new feast was transferred to June 23 this year in order to not be overshadowed by the Sunday of All Russian Saints.