Church of the UOC burned down in the Chernihiv deanery

On the night of August 20-21, 2023, the Holy Trinity Church in the Chernihiv deanery burned down as a result of arson, the website of the Chernihiv diocese reports.

According to experts, arson was committed, this is evidenced by a canister with gasoline residues and a preliminary conclusion of firefighters.

The fire destroyed the bell tower, burned down four modern bells, recently purchased at the expense of the community, and an old pre-revolutionary bell. The roof of the temple on an area of 80 square meters was damaged. meters, overlapping on an area of 20 sq. meters and structural elements of the walls.

However, as the parishioners of the temple reported, there had been no conflict situations with the community before, and Archpriest Vadim Malyshko has served as rector since 2001 and is respected in the village.

The parish needs help in rebuilding the church. Details are posted on the website of the diocese.