In Ukraine, 63% of citizens support the transition to a new church calendar, 18% are against such an idea, another 17% say they are indifferent to this, according to a survey by the Rating sociological group..

Most of all, residents of the western regions (78%) and especially Greek Catholics (92%) support the transition.. Among the parishioners of the UOC (KP) 60% support this initiative. Residents of the southern and eastern regions are somewhat less supportive of the transition to the new calendar, however, even there, about half support.

" The younger ones and non-believers in general do not care about this issue,"

According to sociologists, support for the transition to a new church calendar, in particular, the transfer of Christmas is higher than it was in December last year: in December, the transfer of Christmas to December 25 was supported by 44% and not supported by 31%, now 63% support the transition to a new.

The sociological group " Audience:

the population of Ukraine aged 18 years and older in all regions, except for the temporarily occupied territories of Crimea and Donbass, as well as territories where there is no Ukrainian mobile communication at the time of the survey. The sample is representative by age, gender and type of settlement. Sample population: 1000 respondents. Survey method: telephone interview using a computer.

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The Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) adopted the transition to the New Julian calendar. On July 27, the Local Council is to be held. If he makes the appropriate decision, then from September 1, Orthodox Ukrainians will celebrate church holidays on new dates..