Chernihiv Eparchy of the UOC

Victory in the case against the Chernihiv Diocese of the UOC-MP on the obligation to return architectural monuments to the state and remove obstacles to their use in the interests of the National Architectural and Historical Reserve “Chernihiv Ancient”

Key milestones:

1. Case analysis and strategy

   • We conducted an in-depth analysis of the legal grounds and prepared an evidence base for the illegal use of monuments.

2. Documentation and examination

   • We collected historical, architectural and legal expert opinions that confirmed the state’s position.

3. Court hearings

   • Represented interests in court, refuting the arguments of opponents and demonstrating the social significance of the case.

4. Victory in the case

   • The court ordered the diocese to return the architectural monuments to the state and remove obstacles to their use.

Result:

Important cultural heritage sites have been preserved and their return to state ownership for further development and protection has been ensured