The Nation-State Policies and New Challenges for the Orthodox Church in Ukraine
Journal: PLURAL History Culture Society
Year: 2025

After the Ukrainian Parliament adopted Law 3894-IX in August 2024—legislation that effectively paves the way for banning the legal operation of structural units of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC)—it became evident that the Ukrainian authorities are pursuing the removal of the UOC from the country’s religious landscape. This article examines the key factors leading to the adoption of this law, with particular attention to the developments following the Maidan Revolution of 2014. Aligning with