Representatives of RCC, OCU and UGCC celebrate 650th anniversary of Roman Catholic diocese in Volodymyr-Volynskyi

In the city of Volodymyr-Volynskyi (Volyn region), celebrations were held to mark the 650th anniversary of the Roman Catholic diocese. The event was attended by clerics of the RCC, OCU and UGCC.

According to the Volyn News portal, the anniversary celebrations took place on October 14, 2025. The events were attended by representatives of the OCU and the UGCC, believers of the RCC and officials, including the mayor of the city and the deputy head of the Volyn Regional State Administration. The participants of the celebrations spoke about the «peaceful coexistence» of the denominations in the city, which often cooperate at different levels.

As a reminder, on the morning of October 10, 2025, the executive service initiated the process of forced eviction of the Vladimir-Volyn Diocese of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church from the complex of occupied premises, which includes the Holy Dormition Cathedral, the diocesan administration and the theological school. The police cordoned off the area and did not allow believers to enter the church, while an «inventory of property» was conducted in the Cathedral itself. Later, the church and other premises were sealed and access to them was restricted.