World Ecology Day to Be Celebrated in Ukraine
On 14 September, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church traditionally participates in the celebration of the World Ecology Day of the Creator. Greek Catholic churches will pray for the conservation of nature on that day. The first event of the celebration was held on 12 September.
It was a symbolic art event "Paint the planet" near the Cathedral of the Vyshhorod Mother of God (town of Vyshhorod) under the leadership of famous painters. According to the design of the organizers, Greek Catholics and all interested persons had an opportunity to paint a large map of the Earth in gratitude to God for the creation of the world and the gift of life.
The program also included a pilgrimage to the Kyivan Archeparchy of the UGCC in Vyshhorod. "It is very important for each person to be able to consider their responsibility for life on Earth," noted Fr. Dr. Ihor Shaban, the head of the Patriarchal Committee of the UGCC for the Promotion of Christian Unity."
"The Christian churches of Europe today are very concerned about the problems of ecology. The celebration of this day coincides with the beginning of the liturgical year when the Lord created the world, filled it with life and then entrusted it to man to wisely govern and care for the environment," noted Fr. Dr. Ihor Shaban.
