Ukraine churches call a day of fasting and prayer for peace

RELIGIONS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – The Ukrainian Council of Churches is calling for a day of national fasting, prayer and good deeds tomorrow, 24 February, the first anniversary of war in Ukraine.

All denominations are being asked to hold round-the-clock vigils and pray for an end to the war:

“In these fateful times, we understand that Ukraine needs God’s power to defeat the Russian aggressor”.

Its message to the faithful says that on this day, a new military operation and a massive missile attack are anticipated.

Ukraine’s ability to repel the attack and refuse to fall is an example of God intervening, it says. while giving our soldiers supernatural strength and accuracy to repel the attack.

“National fasting, prayer to the Lord, and alms (good deeds) are the supernatural weapons God has given us to destroy the great evil and devilish plans”.