The International Day "Cities for Life" is celebrated on November 30 after the first abolition of death penalty in a European state. On November 30, 1786, the decree of Peter Leopold Joseph of Habsburg was abolished death penalty in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.
On this day, the cities participating in the initiative illuminate a famous monument or a famous building. With its multi-colored lighting the monument symbolically “comes alive.” Thus the participant cities are calling for the abolition of the death penalty around the world and show their love for life.
The action initiated by the Community of Sant'Egidio and has the support of major international human rights organizations, members of the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty.
So, in Ivano-Frankivsk to participate in the action chosen oldest building - Corpus Christi Collegiate Church of Our Lady, now - Regional Art Museum.
"In Ukraine, the World Day Against the Death Penalty joined Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv - the head of the community of Sant'Egidio in Ukraine Yuri Lifanse. - In the world to join 2000 cities. Among them - a major European capital. Illuminated Colosseum in Rome, Paris - the Eiffel Tower. The death penalty - is actually a relic of history, which has no place in modern history, but without life there is no justice. Thanks to international support in our country there is no death penalty. Its cancellation did not affect the number of crimes - this is proven by statistics. During the campaign against the death penalty against her collect signatures around the world. "
"Actually, the church and Christianity stresses the fact that we still have to defend every life, for it is from God - Father says Ruslan Piast, chairman of the Commission for Pastoral Care of Health Church. - On the other hand, there are criminals who deserve punishment. So we still save lives, in spite of this replaced by another penalty - such as life imprisonment. "
In Lviv the legendary Biom chapel was illuminated.