In December 2020, the head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU), Metropolitan Epiphanius, said that changing the date of Christmas to 25 December in Ukraine is possible after both the church and the faithful are ready for such a decision, after conducting educational work.

Dec 24, 2023 · Many Ukrainian Orthodox Christians are preparing to celebrate Christmas on 25 December for the first time this year. Ukraine has traditionally used the Julian calendar, also used by Russia,...

Jan 6, 2023 · In October, a branch of Ukraine’s Orthodox church announced it would allow its churches to celebrate Christmas on December 25, rather than January 7. As Orthodox Christmas falls on Saturday,...

Dec 26, 2023 · Many Ukrainians embraced the move to celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25 with enthusiasm. “It’s historical justice,” said Yevhen Konyk, a 44-year-old serviceman who, along with his family, participated in traditional celebrations at an open-air museum in Kyiv.

Dec 13, 2023 · For many Ukrainian Orthodox Christians, this year will mark the first time they celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25. The move is meant to distance the church from the Russian Orthodox Church,...

Dec 24, 2024 · The Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) and the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC) will celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25, instead of Jan. 7 for the second year after transitioning to the Revised Julian Calendar.

Jan 7, 2018 · Ukraine celebrates Christmas on Jan. 7th in accordance with the Eastern Orthodox religious calendar. However, December 25 th has also recently been named an official holiday in Ukraine.

Nov 28, 2023 · The Ukrainian Orthodox Church officially approved the new Julian calendar on October 18, 2022, allowing Christmas to be celebrated on December 25. At its meeting, the Holy Synod quickly reached the resolution.

May 25, 2023 · The Orthodox Church of Ukraine announced that it has decided to change the calendar and celebrate Christmas on December 25, in a move that distances it from Russia.

Dec 1, 2024 · Discover the magic of Christmas holidays in Ukraine! From St. Mykolay Day to Orthodox Christmas and Old New Year, explore unique Ukrainian traditions, festive customs, and holiday celebrations that make this season special.