Ukrainian Catholic Major Archeparchy of Kyiv–Galicia, Eastern Catholic archeparchy in Kyiv, Ukraine
The Ukrainian Catholic Major Archeparchy is an Eastern Catholic ecclesiastical province with administrative headquarters in Kyiv, serving communities across the country. The Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Kyiv functions as its primary place of worship and spiritual center.
The institution began as a metropolitan church established around 988 AD following the conversion of Grand Prince Vladimir to Christianity. Over the centuries, it underwent significant transformations shaped by major historical and political shifts in the region.
The Church blends Eastern Christian traditions with Western Catholic practices, using Church Slavonic and Ukrainian in its religious services. Visitors can experience this mixture in how the liturgy unfolds and how people gather in the sacred spaces.
Visitors can attend services and explore the cathedral and associated sites, with it being helpful to check opening hours and visiting guidelines beforehand. The site is typically accessible to respectful guests, with modest dress and quiet conduct expected during religious ceremonies.
During Soviet suppression, the ecclesiastical province continued its faith practices in secret until official restoration came after the regime's collapse. This period of resilience left a lasting mark on how the community understands itself spiritually.
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