"Norms and principles for the protection of minors and vulnerable persons in the pastoral activities of the UGCC in Ukraine" (2022)

This document was adopted by the Synod of Bishops of the UGCC in July 2022. It is a guideline of the UGCC for creating a safe environment for working with minors and vulnerable persons on the territory of parishes, eparchies, seminaries, monasteries, other church institutions, as well as outside them, if clergy, consecrated persons, seminarians, lay people who serve as educators, teachers, animators and volunteers or hold various positions are involved.
A selection of translations of the main documents that guide the UGCC in the protection of minors can be downloaded here.

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