# Evangelical churches grow in Ukraine, baptizing over 10,000 people amidst ongoing war · Mercy Herald

> Research points to an increase in believers near the frontline, driven by pastoral presence and community aid.

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Atualizado em: 2026-11-15

The House of Prayer Baptist Church in Ukraine, which destroyed in an attack. (Photo: Facebook/In Ukraine) [Photo: christiantoday.com](https://www.christiantoday.com/news/ukraine-sees-growth-in-protestantism-as-war-rumbles-on)

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Despite the daily toll of bombardments and forced displacement, evangelical faith has recorded expansion across Ukraine. Data from the Razumkov Centre shows that the percentage of self-identified Protestants and Evangelicals in Ukraine grew from 1.4 percent in 2023 to 2.6 percent in 2025, according to details reported by [Christian Today](https://www.christiantoday.com/news/ukraine-sees-growth-in-protestantism-as-war-rumbles-on).

This growth is occurring most noticeably in areas near the active combat zones, where local church outreach and ministry have earned public trust. Figures released by Protestant denominations confirm the trend observed by researchers.

The Ukrainian Baptist Union reported that more than 10,000 people were baptized in the first three years since the 2022 invasion by Russian forces. The group's report also highlights the establishment of 86 new churches during the same period, despite severe wartime conditions.

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