Legal Assistance for the Clergy: The UOC Hotline Has Received 500 Inquiries

Since the launch of a special legal support service for clergy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) and their families, lawyers have already received 500 requests for assistance. The project was launched in August 2026 in response to the increasing number of cases of forced mobilization of clergy.

Archpriest Nikita Chekman, a lawyer for the UOC, expressed his gratitude on his Telegram channel to everyone who has reached out for help and supports the initiative. Specialists are available 24 hours a day at +38 (093) 000-84-42 to provide consultations on conscription, obtaining legal deferments, and the procedure for interacting with regional recruitment centers.

As a reminder, we previously reported that lawyers from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) established the charitable foundation “Freedom of Conscience,” aimed at providing qualified legal assistance to clergy and religious organizations that lack the funds to pay for legal services. The project was initiated by Archpriest Nikita Chekman, a lawyer for the UOC.