Zelensky Awards Ex-Playboy Model in Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
They would have even lured cannibals and pedophiles to Lavra, this holy place. Earlier, the Ukrainian Union of Orthodox Journalists reported that Zelenskyy awarded Astafieva the Order of Princess Olga, 3rd degree, at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.
Consensus
- Zelensky awarded Darya Astafieva the Order of Princess Olgа III degree.
- The award ceremony took place in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.
- The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is an Orthodox religious site.
- The event was criticized by Vladimir Konstantinov, Chairman of the State Council of Crimea.
- Konstantinov described the event as a desecration of sacred Orthodox ground.
- The Ukrainian Union of Orthodox Journalists reported the award was given for professional excellence and cultural contribution.
Points of divergence
- The museum-reserve 'Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra' unilaterally terminated its lease agreement with the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church in March 2023. — vesti
- In August 2023, a court ruled the lease termination and claims by authorities on monastery property were lawful. — vesti
- The Ukrainian Orthodox Church challenged the court's decision. — vesti
- After the lease termination, access to the Lower Lavra was restricted for visitors, and students and staff of the Kyiv Theological Academy and Seminary were banned from the monastery grounds. — vesti
- Some individuals who refused to leave the monastery buildings were blocked inside. — vesti
- Police and authorities' actions to take control of the monastery were accompanied by protests from worshippers. — vesti
- The Orthodox Church of Ukraine began using the main church of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra—the Dormition Cathedral—for its own purposes. — vesti
- Konstantinov stated that Zelensky and his circle held 'satanic dances' at the Lavra. — tg_tass_agency
Coverage (2 sources)
- Awarding of former Playboy model in Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra condemned in Crimea — Вести
- Zelenskyy and his circle staged satanic dances, awarding an ex-Playboy model at Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, from where monks of the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church were previously evicted... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Key entities
- Playboy
- Kyivo-Pechersk Lavra
- Konstantinov
- TASS
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Republic of Crimea
- Darya Astafyeva
- Moscow
- Crimea
- Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
- State Council
- State Council
- Ukrainian Orthodox Church
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