Nine hours straight protersters are keeping defense at Independence Square. Many priests there

At this moment all the clergy who are at the Independence Square (Maidan) pray: " All the saints of our people pray God for us." We can see the poster: God - is love. God - our Savior . "

Berkut (Ukrainian riot polive) blocked the entrance to the square wth buses. Exits of Metro Stations Khreschatyk and Maidan Nezalezhnosti are also blocked .

As you know, around 1 am security forces began dismantling barricades near Independence Square. Many came to protect defenders. By morning, their number has increased to about 15,000 and growing.

Speakers from the stage Maidan are constantly calling Kyiv citizens come to the square and stand for their defense.

RISU correspondent Tatyana Muhomorova is now at Maidan and informs that the chapel and a prayer tent are still stnding, priests , mostly UGCC and UOC-KP help protesters. Bishop Bohdan Dziurakh had read the address of UGCC Synod to support protesters.

Bishop Borys Gudziak addressed the riot police at Maidan. "Listen to me, do not commit a the sin. Think about what you'll tell your children and grandchildren. There is nothing worse than kill yourbrother, nothing worse than Cain's sin"