Chapel in memory of deceased Ukrainian soldiers consecrated in Kolomyia

On September 27, a chapel with a statue of the Mother of God dedicated to the soldiers who died in the ATO was consecrated in Kolomyia.

Ms Natalia, the mother of hero of Ukraine Taras Senyuk, initated the construction of the monument.

The parishioners of the Church of Intercession of the Mother of God of the UGCC, led by Fr. Serhiy Dmitruk, the families of Samans and Cherniy contributed to the donations.

Bishop Vasylii Ivasiuk led the service in concelebration with five priests of the Eparchy of Kolomiya and Chernivtsi. The bishop thanked the mothers for their children's religious and patriotic upbringing.

"'Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends,' these are the words of Jesus Christ, proving that your sons who sacrificed their lives for us had a good Christian education. I call on you to pray every day for our soldiers, for your sons and daughters, who are now at the frontline. Pray for peace and tranquility in our country," said Bishop Vasylii to the audience.

Following the consecration the clergymen performed a memorial service for all deceased Ukrainian soldiers, reports CREDO.