UOC parish in Vyshhorod sends aid to residents of frontline areas

Humanitarian aid from parishioners of the St. Panteleimon Church of the UOC in Vyshhorod. Photo: First Cossack Telegram channel
On April 20, 2026, a parish of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Vyshhorod dispatched another batch of humanitarian aid to residents of frontline regions, the First Cossack Telegram channel reports.
Parishioners of the Panteleimon Church, with the support of a charitable foundation operating at the parish, collected and sent essential items to cities in eastern Ukraine. The aid included food, basic necessities, and other much-needed supplies for civilians living in combat zones.
The community emphasizes that such initiatives are carried out on a regular basis. Parish volunteers systematically organize collections and deliveries of humanitarian aid, providing support not only to civilians but also to military personnel.
Parishioners also continue to assist people affected by the war, responding to specific needs and supporting those who find themselves in difficult life circumstances.
Earlier, the UOJ reported that UOC volunteers had delivered 550 Easter cakes to residents of frontline areas in need.
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