Ukrainian media outlets on Oct. 12 welcomed what they said was a “serious blow” to Moscow after a historic decision by the Ecumenical Patriarchate to recognise the independence of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
AFP: Ukraine hails church independence move as ‘blow’ to Moscow
Head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Kyiv Patriarchate Filaret, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, his wife, Maryna Poroshenko (C) take part in a march during religious processions marking the 1030th anniversary of the Day of Baptism of Kyivan Rus, on July 28, 2018, in Kyiv.
