An attack was carried out against a clergyman of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Lviv

On September 20 in Lviv, during religious services at the church on Simonenko Street, a clergyman of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church was attacked. The assailant attempted to disrupt the ceremony but was quickly stopped by parishioners.

According to information from provided by Igor Zinkevich, a member of the Lviv City Council ( ), the 35-year-old assailant was detained by worshippers right at the scene of the incident before police arrived. Law enforcement agencies are currently investigating all the circumstances of the incident.

Despite rumors circulating among eyewitnesses that the assailant used a knife, law enforcement officials have not yet confirmed that the detainee was in possession of a bladed weapon. According to preliminary reports, the man may be suffering from mental health issues.

As a reminder, we previously reported that the Supreme Court put an end to the protracted dispute between the Lviv City Hall and the OCU religious community, definitively rejecting the city authorities’ demand to dismantle the chapel. The corresponding decision was issued on September 8, 2026.