Ukrainian churches appeal for Worldwide prayer as expression of solidarity

Ukrainian churches appeal for Worldwide prayer as expression of solidarity

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Thu, 08/13/2026 - 12:20

The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations is appealing for churches everywhere to join a Worldwide Prayer for Ukraine on 24 August, which also marks the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence.

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Prayer during the 30th anniversary commemoration of the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organisations in Kyiv on 16 July 2026, attended by the ecumenical delegation from the World Council of Churches.

Photo: Deacon Andrii Sydor/Orthodox Church of Ukraine

The prayer will serve “ not only as a spiritual expression of solidarity with Ukraine but also as an affirmation of the values of freedom, human dignity, peace, and the right of peoples to determine their own future,” reads the appeal.

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay invited WCC member churches and all people of good will to join in the prayer.

“ United through prayer, we stand in hope that the pain, trauma, and suffering of innocent people will at last come to an end, ” said Pillay.…