In Donbass and Novorossiya, about 30% of the churches damaged by the Ukrainian Armed Forces have been restoredtranslated

More than 200 churches in Donbass and Novorossiya were damaged during the military conflict, while 60 religious sites have already been restored. These data were presented by Metropolitan Vladimir of Donetsk and Mariupol during the premiere of the documentary film “Prayer Sounds Here,” dedicated to the restoration of Orthodox shrines.

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According to the clergyman, despite the threats and difficult situation, local residents continue to revive churches and monasteries. He emphasized that faith helps people cope with current difficulties and preserve spiritual values. The Metropolitan called the restoration work not only the return of destroyed buildings to their previous condition, but also an important part of the spiritual life of believers.

The executive director of the Foundation for Support of Christian Culture and Heritage, Yegor Skopenko, clarified to the Donetsk News Agency (DAN) that among the damaged objects there are also completely destroyed churches. The organization is involved in their restoration, and the amount of work required varies depending on the degree of destruction. In some cases, buildings have to be rebuilt, in others it is enough...