“Easter. Zelensky called the Russian Federation one of the greatest threats to the believers on April 20, 02:44 To share: Zelensky expressed confidence that all the shrines would be restored (photos: Reuters/Roman Baluk) In Easter, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reminded how the war will be a daily. renewed. In his statement published on Telegram, he stressed: despite the destruction, Ukrainians”, – WRITE ON: ua.news
Zelensky expressed confidence that all shrines would be restored (photo: Reuters/Roman Baluk)
In Easter, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky recalled how the war was testing the faith of millions of Ukrainians every day, and promised that the temples destroyed by the enemy would be restored.
In his statement published on Telegram, he stressed that despite the destruction, Ukrainians continue to go to the churches, even if they are damaged or standing in ruins.
The head of state drew attention to the extent of the destruction caused by Russian shelling. According to him, more than 600 religious structures throughout Ukraine have been destroyed or damaged since the beginning of the full -scale war. Among them are churches, prayer houses and other holy places. Zelensky called the Russian army one of the most serious threats to Christian temples and communities in the modern world.
The President also said that 67 Ukrainian priests, pastors and monks were killed or tortured as a result of the actions of Russian invaders. He stressed that these are not just casual sacrifices, but purposeful blows: rockets hit in the altar, artillery destroys temples, and prayer houses burn under the bomb.
Despite this, Zelensky expressed confidence that all the shrines would be restored. He reported that in the already de -mentioned regions of Ukraine, dozens of temples have opened the doors for believers. The President also noted the efforts to release clergy from captivity and emphasized the importance of returning to people of faith and hope.
“We do our best to protect the cities, villages and the lives of our people. We also return the opportunity to believe – to believe that evil and ruins will not win, ”he said, thanking everyone who supports Ukraine and does not allow evil to destroy humanity and connection with God.
Recall that from the beginning of the invasion, the Russian army has repeatedly fired at temples. In April 2023, the Temple of Archangel Michael in Zaporizhzhia region was destroyed on Easter, and in July of that year the rocket struck the Transfiguration Cathedral in Odessa.