After the transition to the New Julian calendar, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church will celebrate Christmas on December 25 for the second consecutive year. Festive services can be attended in Kyiv, and they will also be streamed online.
Christmas Services of the OCU in Kyiv
St. Michael's Cathedral: All-Night Vigil will begin at 5 PM on December 24, Great Hours at 8:40 AM on December 25, and Divine Liturgy at 9 AM.
St. Sophia Cathedral: Great Vespers will start at 5 PM on December 24, and Divine Liturgy will take place at 10 AM on December 25.
The Christmas Service of the UGCC will be held at the Patriarchal Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ: Great Vespers will start at 5 PM on December 24, the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at 9 AM on December 25, Divine Liturgy at 11 AM, and Evening Prayer and Carols at 6 PM.
The Roman Catholic Church in Ukraine will hold services on December 24 at 7 PM at the Church of St. Alexander in Kyiv.
Where to watch the Christmas service broadcasts
The OCU service can be watched online on the YouTube channel of the OCU or on the “Suspilne. Culture” TV channel. It will also be available on Metropolitan Epiphanius's Facebook page.
The service from the Patriarchal Cathedral of the UGCC can be viewed on the YouTube channel “Live Television”.
The Roman Catholic Church will stream services on EWTN and Suspilne. Culture.
Let us remind you that sociologists have found out how many Ukrainians will celebrate Christmas and New Year. Experts have also calculated the cost of the Christmas table for Ukrainians in 2024.
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