When Russia surrounded Ukraine in February, it was hoped that this was just a strategic show of power. However, when Russian invaded Ukraine on February 24th, it began an unprovoked and unprecedented invasion of an independent and sovereign nation. Due to the ongoing aggression over a quarter of the population of Ukraine are now considered Internally Displaced Persons or have become refugees.
With the war in Ukraine entering its fifth month, numerous towns, cities, and metropolises have been targeted, damaged, or destroyed. While it is painful to watch the destruction of entire cities, hospitals, schools, theaters, factories, and homes, it is even more painful to see the human destruction. With each missile strike, each bombardment, each explosion, lives are lost, or forever changed. Countless innocent civilians have been killed, injured, and maimed, in addition to all the men and women who have suffered within the armed forces defending Ukraine from the onslaught.
While the world watches, nations send what military assistance they can to help Ukraine stave off the invasion. Numerous organizations, Churches, and individuals are busy collecting funds and materials to help the refugees and those who are in need within Ukraine and abroad.
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA, her hierarchs, clergy and faithful, daily pray for peace in Ukraine, and for the safety of her people. With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Antony, Prime Hierarch of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA and Diaspora, Archbishop Daniel has been actively involved in vetting and dispensing the funds collected by the faithful of the Church to ease the burdens of those who fight and are living through the war.
On July 2, 2022, His Beatitude Metropolitan Epiphany of Kyiv and All Ukraine blessed seven ambulances acquired through the funds donated by the UOC of the USA and St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Silver Spring, MD. These vehicles will be sent to the frontlines to give lifesaving aid to the wounded and suffering. Thanks to the access to these ambulances, bullet holes will be quickly patched, broken bones splinted, wounds bandaged, and countless lives will be saved.
In addition to your daily and unceasing prayers for Ukraine, consider donating funds to aid the various needs of those who suffer due to the unprovoked invasion.
УПЦ США Передала Додаткові Карети Швидкої Допомоги в Україну
Блаженнійший Митрополит Київський і всієї України Епіфаній 2 липня 2022 року на території Свято-Михайлівського Золотоверхого монастиря звершив освячення семи автомобілів швидкої допомоги, які будуть передані для потреб медичних закладів та громад на прифронтових територіях.
Спеціалізовані транспортні засоби було придбано в рамках тісної співпраці Православної Церкви України та Української Православної Церкви США.
Пресслужба Київської Митрополії
Української Православної Церкви (ПЦУ)
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