Influence of modern orthodox on ukrainian identity

Abstract

Historical experience demonstrates the ability of religion to both consolidate society and disintegrate it. Socio-political transformations of the latest period of Ukrainian history affected the life of Ukrainian churches. Orthodox churches of Ukraine are expressions of norms and values, as well as bearers of civic and national identity. Demonstration by the Orthodox Church of Ukraine of belonging to Ukrainian history, culture, commemoration of national heroes, active social service during the war can strengthen the national self-awareness of Ukrainians. However, the focus of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate on the Russian imperial sacral heritage, spiritual closeness to Russian Orthodoxy weakens the Ukrainian identity and is dangerous during the war.