In the fourth year of a full -scale war, Ukrainians change not only life but also a way of thinking about faith. A few years ago, the issue of the denomination could seem minor, but after the Russian invasion - became political. And now religious identity is not just a rite, but often a position.
A fresh survey of Gradus Research shows that the Orthodox Church of Ukraine is still leading, but its support decreased from 32% in 2023 to 29% in 2025. And not because Ukrainians return to the Moscow Patriarchate massively. Just more and more people do not identify with any denomination, though they consider themselves believers.
24% of Ukrainians called themselves "Orthodox without denomination." And this is not religious apathy, but rather the desire to keep the distance from institutions that have lost confidence or have not withstood the test of war.
The PCC is still dominant, but its growth has stopped. The UOC (MP) retained its niche - about 8%, like last year. But if you look in the dynamics, the outflow from the Moscow Patriarchate is no longer in favor of the PCU, but in the "free zone": people remain with God, but without a church address.
Another 8% of those polled called themselves Greek Catholics. 15% do not believe at all: it is a stable indicator, almost unchanged in two years.
Despite the increase in the number of unbelievers, 90% of Ukrainians still plan to celebrate Easter. For someone, it's just a time to be with a family, for someone - visiting the temple.
This year, only 29% do not plan to go to church, although last year there were as many as 40%. Much - 51% - will go to service on Sunday or on the days of Easter week. Another 20% have not yet been decided. Ukrainians want to restore the usual rhythm of life - with rituals, tradition and light.
“Religious transformation is taking place. People are looking for new forms - not always related to the church structure, ”says Yevgeny Bliznyuk, the head of Gradus Research. This is especially true for young people: spirituality is not necessarily a candle and a cross, but about inner ethics.
Formally Ukraine is a state where the church is separated. But in fact, Vera has not disappeared, it simply changed the form: less public, less ritual, but often more aware. And it seems that this faith helps Ukrainians to keep in the darkest times.
