From: Kyiv Independent — When Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Melitopol fell under occupation early on. In the face of chaos, churches became more than places of worship — they became centers of stability and support. Locals gathered for daily prayers for Ukraine in the city’s central square.
Russia responded with repression. Clergy were searched, detained, and interrogated.
In the Kyiv Independent’s investigative documentary, No God but Theirs, clergymen from churches banned under Russian occupation share their stories of repression. Their testimonies expose Russia’s systematic terror inflicted on Ukrainian Christian communities in Melitopol.
The film premiere will take place on Thursday, May 29, at 7 p.m., at Budynok Kino in Kyiv. Following the screening, there will be a discussion with the film authors. The screening and discussion will be held in Ukrainian. Register for the event: https://forms.gle/1hAcHLwdPVy4spRx6
The film will also be available on the Kyiv Independent’s YouTube channel on May 29.
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