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“Millions of believers pray for an end to the war every day…” notes the message which also reflects that, as the war rages on, more civilians and soldiers are dying every day.”
The Ukrainian Council of Churches is calling on all denominations of Ukraine to declare and hold a national fast and prayer in their religious communities with round-the-clock prayer vigils, and active performance of works of charity.
“The Almighty and loving God will always answer the fervent prayer of believers,” concludes the text.
“The last year has been extremely difficult for Ukraine and Ukrainian churches because of the unjust war that Russia wages against Ukraine. Many Ukrainian believers were killed and tortured to death by Russian invaders," said Bishop V'yacheslav Horpynchuk of the Ukrainian Lutheran Church, chairman of the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations. "Rapes, murders, persecutions of Christians are typical crimes on the territories of Ukraine that were occupied by Russians. Russians have stolen, shut down, and destroyed many church buildings in Ukraine.”
The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations has called for national fasting and prayer on 24 February for victory and peace in Ukraine. “We know that He will never leave us alone. Please continue to pray for Ukraine,” asked Bishop Horpynchuk from Kyiv.
