Archbishop of the UOC-MP Isaac Vorzel has left Ukraine after the school scandal.

Departure of Archbishop Isaac Vorzel

According to TSN.ua: Archbishop Isaac Vorzel left Ukraine after a scandal involving an underground school at the UOC-MP monastery in Kyiv. He crossed the border on January 7, driving a Toyota car through the 'Mohyliv-Podilskyi - Otach' crossing point. Currently, the archbishop has been in Moldova for almost a week. He is 61 years old.

Scandal with the underground school

The scandal that prompted the archbishop's departure is related to the activities of an illegal school operating within the UOC-MP 'Holosiivska Pustyn' monastery in Kyiv. The Security Service of Ukraine has initiated an investigation into possible unlawful activities in this area. Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine Oksen Lisovyi instructed to verify the alleged facts.

In light of these events, Metropolitan Clement noted that

'journalists, according to him, already know more than he does'

This incident highlights the importance of monitoring educational institutions in Ukraine, especially in the context of increasing scrutiny of the activities of religious organizations. The inspection initiated by the Ministry of Education could have far-reaching consequences for the UOC-MP and its educational programs. The situation remains in the public spotlight and may influence the state's further actions regarding religious organizations operating in the country.