Head of UGCC joins in global prayer for peace in Ukraine
This was reported by the UGCC Department for Information.
The prayer service, which began with the Ukrainian spiritual anthem “God the Great, the One and Only,” brought together representatives of churches from around the world. The global prayer for peace in Ukraine forms part of a broader initiative of the World Council of Churches, which began with prayers for peace in the Middle East. Its purpose is to unite the global ecumenical community in common intercessory prayer.
The initiative is rooted in the belief that prayer is not only a spiritual witness but also a tangible act of supporting those who suffer and an affirmation of the dignity of every human person. The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations, which represents more than 90 percent of Ukraine’s religious organizations and communities, also participated in organizing the prayer service.
As part of the joint prayer, the Primate of the UGCC recited Psalm 4, which contains a plea for God’s justice and peace in the human heart.
The program for the World Prayer for Peace in Ukraine also included readings from Scripture, testimonies from representatives of Ukrainian churches, and addresses by leaders of the World Council of Churches and the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations.
