From the sacred history of the Old Testament, we know that for many centuries God sent prophets to the people. These were righteous men endowed with a special gift of testimony who called people to obey God’s commandments, exposed sins, and warned about the future. Thanks to the prophets, the people had the opportunity to realise their mistakes, return to ...

St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery is one of the most famous and revered spiritual centres in Kyiv, which has played an important role in the religious, cultural and political life of the city for centuries. Its history dates back to the times of Kievan Rus, when in the 12th century Prince Sviatopolk Iziaslavich initiated the construction of a magnificent temple dedicated ...

The Pokrovskaya Church in Kyiv is an important symbol of the capital’s religious and cultural life, attracting the attention of not only believers but also tourists and historians. It is notable for its unique architecture, ancient decorative elements and majestic domes, which blend perfectly with the cityscape. Every stone and decorative element of the church bears witness to the rich ...

The Day of Remembrance of the two most prominent disciples of Jesus Christ, Peter and Paul, is considered one of the greatest religious holidays. On this day, Christians gather for festive services to honour the power of the apostolic ministry and their spiritual feat. The Feast of Peter and Paul traditionally comes after the end of the Peter’s Fast. This ...

Orthodox Christians celebrate the Holy Trinity Day in 2025 on 8 June. It is one of the most important holidays in the Christian calendar. In this article, Kyiv Online explains the meaning, beliefs, customs and superstitions of the event. The Trinity is a historically important event for Christianity, symbolising faith in the Almighty in three hypostases – the Father, the ...

After Monday and Tuesday, the attention of Christians was focused on the last teachings of Jesus Christ before his crucifixion, and on Wednesday the Saviour was sold to the Pharisees and scribes for 30 pieces of silver by a relative who wanted to kill him (therefore Wednesday, like Friday, the day of Jesus’ crucifixion, was declared a fast day). Maundy ...