Pray for Ukraine at Easter

Hope for the people of Ukraine

Easter is the brightest, most majestic holiday in Ukraine, and it is celebrated with a variety of traditions. Some of them were inherited from their ancestors, keeping peculiar rituals and activities intact.

The word for ‘Easter’ in Ukrainian is Velykden’, which translates to ‘Great Day’, and it is one of the biggest holidays in the country. Following the Orthodox faith and calendar it is celebrated the week after the Roman Catholic Easter.  

People lent and fast with strict devotion, as the country is passionate about adhering to the faith.

Everyone awaited Easter day, as a festive mood would bloom throughout the country and families would come together to celebrate with food.

Not this year!

This Easter is a very different story. Being ravaged by a savage, merciless attack to which we are now also hearing about atrocities against civilians. The Ukrainian people are strong in faith and resolve.  We are seeing how much so as they defend their freedom, country and way of life.

Join us in sending messages of hope and support at Easter and send your message to the people of Ukraine in solidarity with Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Jesus the Redeemer.

Prayers and messages collected will be sent to Mykola Bychok CSsR, Eparch for Ukrainian Catholics in Oceania.

 

Messages of Prayer and Support for Ukraine

FirstNameFNamemessage
DoriDear Lord, Please watch over the innocent caught in this tragic war, please have mercy on those who initiated this war. May you be the light and peace during this darkness. Amen
FirstNameDori
messageDear Lord, Please watch over the innocent caught in this tragic war, please have mercy on those who initiated this war. May you be the light and peace during this darkness. Amen
RaymondI pray and hope that the descendants of my forefathers continue to fight for their freedoms, including self-government in a democratic process, freedom from religious persecution, and the freedom of speech to openly declare your opinions without repercussion.
FirstNameRaymond
messageI pray and hope that the descendants of my forefathers continue to fight for their freedoms, including self-government in a democratic process, freedom from religious persecution, and the freedom of speech to openly declare your opinions without repercussion.
SusanneGod bless you as you as you live through this time of unrest at Easter. Our prayers are with you.
FirstNameSusanne
messageGod bless you as you as you live through this time of unrest at Easter. Our prayers are with you.
TriciaStay fast stay strong this wilful aggression from the anti Christ must end. May the risen Christ be your solace and grant you all peace and harmony. Happy Easter to all
FirstNameTricia
messageStay fast stay strong this wilful aggression from the anti Christ must end. May the risen Christ be your solace and grant you all peace and harmony. Happy Easter to all
MaryI have been truly blessed praying for you and your children. I see images of mothers and young children getting on buses or trains or walking to evacuate war zones in order to save them. Sadly their men 18-60 cannot leave the country as they are needed to fight. The prayer for them is different. I make myself watch news and videos horrific as it can be and hopefully I am getting spiritually stronger in Faith. For the people in the ruins of cities and towns whose homes have been razed I pray that God's mercy will rehouse you and mend your wounds. I also pray that those brutally killed will be treated with humane respect and honour. I pray for mothers and young children that for the time of their evacuation whichever country they are in the love of the people will embrace you with ongoing care. I pray that Mary's mantle cover you and your little ones. And I wish you a Happy and Blessed Easter Season, the full 50 days to Pentecost, when Jesus spoke to his disciples of the things they could not imagine before. From The Last Supper, the Crucifixion, Mourning and the Rejoicing on Easter we undergo a spiritual journey that enriches our lives each time we allow it into our hearts. Bless all of you, Nola
FirstNameMary
messageI have been truly blessed praying for you and your children. I see images of mothers and young children getting on buses or trains or walking to evacuate war zones in order to save them. Sadly their men 18-60 cannot leave the country as they are needed to fight. The prayer for them is different. I make myself watch news and videos horrific as it can be and hopefully I am getting spiritually stronger in Faith. For the people in the ruins of cities and towns whose homes have been razed I pray that God's mercy will rehouse you and mend your wounds. I also pray that those brutally killed will be treated with humane respect and honour. I pray for mothers and young children that for the time of their evacuation whichever country they are in the love of the people will embrace you with ongoing care. I pray that Mary's mantle cover you and your little ones. And I wish you a Happy and Blessed Easter Season, the full 50 days to Pentecost, when Jesus spoke to his disciples of the things they could not imagine before. From The Last Supper, the Crucifixion, Mourning and the Rejoicing on Easter we undergo a spiritual journey that enriches our lives each time we allow it into our hearts. Bless all of you, Nola
GinaBe strong and pray that God brings peace, healing and protection to everyone of you. You are not alone, we will be thinking of you all. May God bless Ukraine.
FirstNameGina
messageBe strong and pray that God brings peace, healing and protection to everyone of you. You are not alone, we will be thinking of you all. May God bless Ukraine.
ValI pray that God will give you the strength to persevere in your battle for freedom and that peace will very soon reign in your land again. God be with you all
FirstNameVal
messageI pray that God will give you the strength to persevere in your battle for freedom and that peace will very soon reign in your land again. God be with you all
MaureenPLEASE BRING PEACE AND HAPPINESS TO UKRAINE 🇺🇦
FirstNameMaureen
messagePLEASE BRING PEACE AND HAPPINESS TO UKRAINE 🇺🇦
YvonneSending love and prayers 🙏 ❤
FirstNameYvonne
messageSending love and prayers 🙏 ❤
Maria HombosPraying for you dear brothers & sisters.
FirstNameMaria Hombos
messagePraying for you dear brothers & sisters.
StephHail Mary full of grace. Stand by Ukraine and her people at this holy celebration the Resurrection of Jesus. Амінь.
FirstNameSteph
messageHail Mary full of grace. Stand by Ukraine and her people at this holy celebration the Resurrection of Jesus. Амінь.
EileenDear citizens of Ukraine, the Christians of Australia are with you, praying for you at every Mass, we wish for your protection and peace and soon to unite once again with your families many blessings to every soul in Ukraine we think of you often. God bless all in Ukraine and those who had to leave.
FirstNameEileen
messageDear citizens of Ukraine, the Christians of Australia are with you, praying for you at every Mass, we wish for your protection and peace and soon to unite once again with your families many blessings to every soul in Ukraine we think of you often. God bless all in Ukraine and those who had to leave.
GerardineOur loving Lord is suffering with you dear people of Ukraine. I weep for you. I pray your courage, determination to resist this evil invasion and your inspiring strength will continue to sustain you. You are not alone. You will overcome Putin. God bless and protect you all.
FirstNameGerardine
messageOur loving Lord is suffering with you dear people of Ukraine. I weep for you. I pray your courage, determination to resist this evil invasion and your inspiring strength will continue to sustain you. You are not alone. You will overcome Putin. God bless and protect you all.
JoMay God bless Ukraine and its brave , patriotic people and may God’s peace and love come down on you all.
FirstNameJo
messageMay God bless Ukraine and its brave , patriotic people and may God’s peace and love come down on you all.
JanPrayers and thoughts going to all Ukraine people caught up in this terrible attack on your country. You are so brave
FirstNameJan
messagePrayers and thoughts going to all Ukraine people caught up in this terrible attack on your country. You are so brave
JillYou are all in our thoughts and Prayers. As a Christian community, your suffering is our suffering, and we pray for Peace, and an end to this terrible invasion.
FirstNameJill
messageYou are all in our thoughts and Prayers. As a Christian community, your suffering is our suffering, and we pray for Peace, and an end to this terrible invasion.
VeronicaYou are all in my prayers at this holy time, when you are really sharing the sufferings of Our Lord. I pray the Rosery each day for your deliverance.
FirstNameVeronica
messageYou are all in my prayers at this holy time, when you are really sharing the sufferings of Our Lord. I pray the Rosery each day for your deliverance.
JohnWe pray that God will show his mercy upon the innocent people of Ukraine and stop this senseless carnage
FirstNameJohn
messageWe pray that God will show his mercy upon the innocent people of Ukraine and stop this senseless carnage
TrishPeople of Ukraine, we are praying for you each day, that the power of Jesus risen will bring peace to your country again very soon, perhaps an Easter Miracle, with love and prayers, Trish and family.
FirstNameTrish
messagePeople of Ukraine, we are praying for you each day, that the power of Jesus risen will bring peace to your country again very soon, perhaps an Easter Miracle, with love and prayers, Trish and family.
GabrielleOur prayers are with you at this time and the huge sacrifices you are making to keep a despot from destroying all of Europe.
FirstNameGabrielle
messageOur prayers are with you at this time and the huge sacrifices you are making to keep a despot from destroying all of Europe.
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