Warrior on the front line: We defend Ukraine and will defend our faith
On December 29, 2022, Serhiy, a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who is fighting in Izium, recorded a video message in which he said that he and his family were praying for the Church and for Ukraine. The video is posted in the Telegram channel +MDEFENDERS OF UKRAINE+.
“My parents are praying for us and for our Ukraine so that there is no disintegration of our Church. So am I … We are defending our Church and will continue to defend it,” Serhiy assured.
As the UOJ wrote, a reserve major from Uzhhorod said that one must remain allegiant to the Church like to an oath.
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