Polish Church calls on believers to pray for peace in Ukraine
Metropolitan Sawa of Poland. Photo: regnum.ru
On February 24, 2025, the Polish Orthodox Church called on believers to pray for peace in Ukraine and for an end to military conflicts worldwide.
The Church’s press service published a communiqué, noting that 2025 marks three years since the beginning of the armed conflict in Ukraine, which "has taken tens of thousands of lives, left hundreds of thousands wounded, torn families apart, and destroyed cities, schools, hospitals, and homes."
"The war that ignited in Ukraine has also spread to the Middle East, affecting Palestine and Israel. Currently, there are more than 180 active armed conflicts in the world, and the suffering of countless people continues," the statement reads.
In light of this tragic anniversary, the Polish Orthodox Church appeals to all those who are not indifferent to human suffering, urging them "to pray for peace every day and to care for the victims of war."
"Let us comfort their pain and wipe away their tears," the communiqué states.
Concluding its message, the Polish Church offered a prayer: "God of peace, may Your Spirit bring peace to Ukraine, to our world, and to our hearts!"
Earlier, the UOJ reported that the Primate of the Polish Orthodox Church mentioned the persecution of the UOC in his address.
Read also
German McDonald's removes food from adverts until sunset over Ramadan
In Germany, during the Muslim fast, a fast-food chain hides food images in advertising during the day and shows them only in the evening.
Metropolitan Longin after hearings: Sessions conducted under the rule of law
After the Hertsa Сourt session, the bishop thanked the faithful for their support and called for forgiveness, prayer, and faithfulness to Christ.
Christian series "The Chosen" sets world record for being most widely-translated
The streaming series The Chosen , which explores the life of Jesus and his disciples, has broken its own Guinness World Record for being the most widely-translated series of all time.
US Secretary of Defense to the Army: God extends His arms over you
Pete Hegseth stated that American military personnel are "no longer defenders" but warriors "trained to destroy the enemy."
MP demands answers from Rivne authorities over UOC charity event
Bobrovska expressed outrage that city officials allowed the Rivne Eparchy of the UOC to hold a charity festival that raised money for children with cancer.
In U.S., Archbishop of Albania leads Divine Liturgy on Triumph of Orthodoxy
The Primate of the Albanian Church served in Massachusetts and called for visible unity among Orthodox jurisdictions.