From March 2 to March 5, a delegation from the Military Chaplaincy Service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine visited the Republic of Estonia at the invitation of the chaplaincy service of the Estonian Defense Forces.
According to the press service of the Military Chaplaincy Service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, during their visit, the Ukrainian military chaplains traveled to the cities of Tapa and Tallinn. They held meetings with representatives from the Estonian Chaplaincy Service, the leadership of the Estonian Defense Forces, and church representatives.
The Ukrainian delegation shared their experiences of military chaplaincy during full-scale war, particularly focusing on spiritual care for military personnel in combat, morale support, and assistance for military members and their families.
In Tapa, the delegation visited the 1st Infantry Brigade of the Estonian Defense Forces, where they conducted a series of lectures for Estonian chaplains about wartime service experiences. The day concluded with a joint ecumenical prayer.
In Tallinn, they met with the leadership of the Estonian Defense Forces and members of the Estonian Council of Churches. Additionally, there was a formal reception attended by clergy and military leaders.
The Military Chaplaincy Service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine noted that such international meetings foster experience exchange, strengthen partnerships between chaplaincy services, and enhance the system of spiritual support for military personnel.