Published August 13, 2025
Churches across Ukraine are urging Christians worldwide to join a “Day of Prayer for Ukraine” on Aug. 24, coinciding with the country’s 34th Independence Day. The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations (UCCRO), representing about 95% of all religious communities in Ukraine, issued the appeal as the nation continues to endure Russia’s full-scale invasion.According to Christians Against All Persecution (CAAP), Ukrainians will celebrate their national holiday “while Russia continues its brutal war targeting civilians, including bombing their cities, churches, and cultural sites.” The group recalled that in February 2022, “Ukraine’s worst fears came to pass” when Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the invasion after years of conflict with Russian-backed separatists.
“However, the Ukrainian people have refused to surrender,” CAAP said, adding, “Indeed, the faith of Ukrainians has kept them strong.”
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