In Irkliyev, supporters of the OCU seized the Holy Trinity Church of the UOC in the middle of the night

On August 10, 2023, the Holy Trinity Cathedral in the village of Irkliev, Chernobaev deanery of the Cherkasy diocese of the UOC, was treacherously and vilely seized by representatives of the OCU by robbery. This is reported by the Telegram channel Cherkassky Blagovestnik.

“Violating the curfew established by law, at 3 o’clock in the morning a group of visiting raiders, in the amount of about 30 people, entered the territory of the temple and entered its premises by force. an example of «militant piety» to his «flock,» the message says.

Using hammers, sledgehammers and grinders, the criminals broke down the front door and the service entrance to the Altar, pushing back the clergy and parishioners, who stood up to defend the shrine.

It is also noted that the invaders tried to destroy all evidence of their lawlessness by taking away people’s mobile phones, which were used for photo and video recording of the event.