Doors of the temple broken: what is happening at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Chernivtsi (video).

Clashes near the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Chernivtsi

In Chernivtsi, near the Holy Spirit Cathedral, there was a conflict between the believers of the UOC MP and the POCU. Parishioners and priests of the UOC MP broke through the fence and entered the territory of the temple. After this, about 30 people sought medical assistance.

According to local journalists, those who broke through the fence were singing in a non-Ukrainian language while approaching the temple. The police stood at the entrance, and various objects were thrown at them. As a result, the doors of the temple were damaged, and supporters of the UOC MP are trying to prevent the Ukrainian-language worship service in this temple.

Clashes are happening near the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Chernivtsi.Bishop of the POCU Theognost speaks about the first prayer in Ukrainian.And the UOC reports about 'the seizure of the temple'. pic.twitter.com/0etbanO07B

Priests of the POCU plan to hold the first service in Ukrainian, but they note the pressure and intimidation from the supporters of the UOC MP. Conflicts arose due to the conduct of a Ukrainian-language service at the Holy Spirit Cathedral.