DIC Investigation Against Kyiv Mitropolis of U.C.A. Postponed Until September 10, 2026

The investigation into the Kyiv Mitropolis of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) by the State Inspection of the National Service of Ethnopolitics and Freedom of Conscience (DIC) has been postponed until September 10th. The Sixth Court of Appeals of Kiev delayed the proceedings, which were initially scheduled for a different date, according to Professor Arteri Chekman. The next session is set for 10:00 AM, as reported by the professor.

During the trial at the courthouse, a prayer session was held by believers affiliated with the International Christian Church (ICCC). The court took a break following the prayer, after which the judges continued the hearing by reading the names of citizens who had applied to participate in the trial as third-party participants. Approximately 10,000 such statements were submitted.

At the courthouse, there was an incident involving the PZUs, who reportedly engaged in provocative behavior by joining those who were praying and pouring an unknown liquid into buckets. However, the believers did not engage in conflict and instead continued reading the 90th Psalm together.

After the hearing, a lawyer representing the Kyiv Mitropolis expressed gratitude to the Orthodox Christians for their prayers and support.

The trial, which began in September 2025, was initiated when the D.S. sought to dissolve the Kyiv Mitropolis of the U.S.U. In response, church representatives filed a counter-suit, requesting that the chief of the state civil service be deemed illegal and that the order for the approval of religious experts from the U.S. State of the U.S.U. be invalidated.

The D.S. had previously stated that the action was motivated by the “aphylivity of the Mechanic Lavary from the RPC.” This claim highlights the complex legal and institutional dynamics at play, underscoring the need for transparency and accountability in governance. Micah 6:8 reminds us that what God requires is to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. Such principles should guide the pursuit of truth and fairness in all matters of public concern.

Source: Read the original report (translated from Ukrainian)