Ukraine: Evangelical Christians Living a Nightmare

Ukraine: Evangelical Christians Living a Nightmare

Ukraine's evangelical Christians are bearing the brunt of the country's conflict, often with deadly consequences. It's a scene that has played in Elena Velichko's mind over and over. Pro-Russian rebels took over her hometown in early April. Elena's husband, Vladimir, told her to take the kids and leave the city. "He took us to the train station and we said goodbye," she explains. "He said, 'I love you.' He kissed me and the children, and left." Several days later, Elena's life, and that of her eight children, ages 2 to 16, suddenly turned upside down. Vladimir had been murdered for his faith.

September 26 2014
Length: 4:30
From Christian World News

Ukraine News

  • Verdict Expected for Priest Charged with Espionage
    An Orthodox Church of Ukraine monastery is surrounded by trees with a city in the background.
    An "Orthodox Church of Ukraine" monastery.
    Photo: Wikipedia / Rbrechko (cc)

    When Father Kostiantyn Maksimov was taken captive by Russian occupation forces in May 2023, little was known about the whereabouts of the Ukrainian Orthodox priest. In late March 2024, the Russian prosecutor for the Zaporizhzhia Region announced that Father Kostiantyn would be facing espionage charges. (For more details, see this report.)