A study conducted last year found that a majority of Ukrainians identified with the OCU and only 4% with the Russian-linked church, though a larger number identified simply as Orthodox Christians without specifying either church.

Source: https://www.christiantoday.com/article/ukrainian.parliament.moves.to.bar.russian.linked.church.from.operating.in.the.country/140917.htm

However, the OCU team remains resilient and has continued its mission for the past four years.

Source: https://theshillongtimes.com/2023/06/10/whither-reproductive-rights/

Secondly, the OCU does not exist abroad, while the UOC-MP does and is offering assistance as well as solace to Ukrainian refugees.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/05/22/ukraine-russia-church-religion/

The Russian Orthodox Church continues to consider churches under the UOC and OCU as part of their church, appointing bishops in the contested territories.

Source: https://www.samfordcrimson.com/ukraine-moves-to-ban-orthodox-churches-over-alleged-russian-ties-2023-10-25.html

UC Medical Center’s Dr. Pritts said Damar Hamlin was jumping up and down, setting off every alarm in the OCU over opening kickoff return… the same play that made Josh Allen turn to teammates and say “God is real”

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/damar-hamlin-sent-icu-panic-during-td-against-patriots-1711169