Ukraine: anniversary of Russian invasion to become national day of prayer
On February 24, Ukraine will hold a national day of prayer, marking the third anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion. Oleksandr Yazlovetskiy, the Auxiliary Bishop of Kyiv- Žitomir, tells Vatican News that the day will be “an expression of gratitude to God for saving our country from Russian occupation, and an invocation that the Lord may grant a speedy and just peace.” Read all
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On February 24, Ukraine will hold a national day of prayer, marking the third anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion. Oleksandr Yazlovetskiy, the Auxiliary Bishop of Kyiv- Žitomir, tells Vatican News that the day will be “an expression of gratitude to God for saving our country from Russian occupation, and an invocation that the Lord may grant a speedy and just peace.”