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Ukrainian churches appeal for Worldwide prayer as expression of solidarity
The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations is appealing for churches everywhere to join a Worldwide Prayer for Ukraine on 24 August, which also marks the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence
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Deacon Andrii Sydor/Orthodox Church of Ukraine
The prayer will serve “not only as a spiritual expression of solidarity with Ukraine but also as an affirmation of the values of freedom, human dignity, peace, and the right of peoples to determine their own future,” reads the appeal
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay invited WCC member churches and all people of good will to join in the prayer.
“United through prayer, we stand in hope that the pain, trauma, and suffering of innocent people will at last come to an end,” said Pillay. “As we said in June, at our previous Global Prayer for Ukraine, light always triumphs over darkness.”
A WCC delegation visited Ukraine from 14-17 July, witnessing the unity and dedication of religious leaders from different churches and faiths as they minister with and serve the people of Ukraine in a time of war
Pillay reiterated that the WCC remains committed to journeying with the faith communities and people of Ukraine in their struggle against an illegal and immoral war. We pray that the war will end and peace will return and lives will be saved from further deaths and destruction.
Information and materials related to the Worldwide Prayer for Ukraine are available at www.prayforukraine.org.ua
Appeal of the UCCRO concerning the Worldwide Prayer for Ukraine on 24 August 2026
WCC delegation makes solidarity visit to Ukraine (WCC news release, 17 July 2026)
In Ukraine, churches “sustain hope when hope has been tested” (WCC news release, 17 July 2026)
Global Prayer for Peace in Ukraine: “Light always triumphs over darkness” (WCC news release, 11 June 2026)
