According to NV’s sources, the cleric in question is Archpriest Mykola Danylevych, who also serves as the deputy head of the ROC’s Ukrainian Synodal Department for External Church Relations.
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The SBU statement mentioned that, following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the archpriest called for cooperation with the invading troops and to jointly "pray for their health and wellbeing."
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According to the investigation, the cleric supervised a network of ROC dioceses abroad. Under the guise of "spiritual care for Ukrainian expatriates," these dioceses are spreading Russian propaganda narratives.
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During searches at Danylevych’s residence, documents found showed that he studied at the Russian Foreign Ministry's Diplomatic Academy and has a Russian social security certificate, suggesting that the archpriest may hold Russian citizenship.
He could face up to five years in prison with confiscation of property. Terms of his pre-trial detention are currently being determined.
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Section: Nation
Author: Іван Борисенко
