The issue about the restitution of the Church’s property was widely discussed, the decision of which was undertaken by Ukraine at the moment of entering the Council of Europe. In particular, it was acknowledged by both sides that the decision of this question has to take into account interests of both the church and the state, and mainly for it to be based on the principle of justice.
The issue of pastoral chaplaincy in the military of Ukraine was also discussed.
While discussing the legal initiations of the government, the importance was stressed of the comprehensive work of the project for the law (About freedom of conscience and religious organizations) and legal projects, which would give to the churches and religious organizations a right to found secular educational institutions, and other documents, which would give the church more rights to realize its educational aims.
In addition, there was an exchange of opinions regarding the modern social and political situation.
At the end of the meeting, Patriarch Lubomyr thanked the premier for a chance to meet and discuss such important issues as state-church cooperation and invited her to visit the pilgrimage center in Zarvanytsya.
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