Caritas' prayer and concrete solidarity for war-torn Ukraine

In an atmosphere marked by sorrow, hope, and solidarity, a prayer initiative took place on Tuesday, February 24, at the Greek-Catholic Cathedral of the Resurrection in Kyiv.

The event was promoted by Caritas Ukraine (Greek-Catholic Church) and Caritas-Spes Ukraine (Roman Catholic Church), together with partners from Caritas Internationalis and Caritas Europa, on the occasion of the National Day of Prayer, observed on the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

Among those present were Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine; Monsignor Oleksandr Yazlovetskyi, President of Caritas-Spes Ukraine; Father Vyacheslav Hrynevych, Executive Director of Caritas-Spes Ukraine; and Father Andriy Nahirniak, Director for Network and Identity of Caritas Ukraine.

Representatives of international partners, along with delegates from Caritas Internationalis and Caritas Europa, also participated both in person and online, bearing witness to a network of charity that continues to steadfastly support the population affected by the conflict through prayer and concrete action.At the beginning of the prayer service, the Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis, Alistair Dutton, addressed the gathering via video message. He expressed profound gratitude to all those working within Caritas structures in Ukraine for their tireless and faithful service in responding to the needs of the population throughout these four very difficult years.