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Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, following months of military build up along the Russian-Ukrainian border. Since then, Canadians of Ukrainian descent have been gathering together to show solidarity with the homeland of their parents, grandparents and ancestors.
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Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, following months of military build up along the Russian-Ukrainian border. Since then, Canadians of Ukrainian descent have been gathering together to show solidarity with the homeland of their parents, grandparents and ancestors.
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Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, following months of military build up along the Russian-Ukrainian border. Since then, Canadians of Ukrainian descent have been gathering together to show solidarity with the homeland of their parents, grandparents and ancestors.
In response to the Russian invasion of the country the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada has blessed all churches to be active centres of prayer and “havens for the storm-tossed” to provide solace to communities.
Here in Brandon, parishioners gathered at the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Sunday evening for a prayer service and candle light vigil in support of Ukraine.
Victor Samotiy, 7, attends the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church prayer service in support of Ukraine Sunday. In response to the Russian invasion of the country the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada has blessed all churches to be active centres of prayer and �havens for the storm-tossed� to provide solace to communities. (Chelsea Kemp/The Brandon Sun)
The Brandon Sun’s Chelsea Kemp was in attendance.
Parishioners gather at the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church for a prayer service in support of Ukraine Sunday. In response to the Russian invasion of the country the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada has blessed all churches to be active centres of prayer and “havens for the storm-tossed” to provide solace to communities. (Chelsea Kemp/The Brandon Sun)The Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church choir sings during a prayer service in support of Ukraine Sunday. In response to the Russian invasion of the country the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada has blessed all churches to be active centres of prayer and �havens for the storm-tossed� to provide solace to communities. (Chelsea Kemp/The Brandon Sun)Angela Pasakas hands out ribbons in support of Ukraine at the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church Sunday. In response to the Russian invasion of the country the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada has blessed all churches to be active centres of prayer and �havens for the storm-tossed� to provide solace to communities. (Chelsea Kemp/The Brandon Sun)Flowers tied to the gate of the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church Sunday. In response to the Russian invasion of the country the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada has blessed all churches to be active centres of prayer and �havens for the storm-tossed� to provide solace to communities. (Chelsea Kemp/The Brandon Sun)Parishioners gather at the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church for a prayer service in support of Ukraine Sunday. In response to the Russian invasion of the country the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada has blessed all churches to be active centres of prayer and “havens for the storm-tossed” to provide solace to communities. (Chelsea Kemp/The Brandon Sun)Parishioners gather at the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church for a prayer service in support of Ukraine Sunday. In response to the Russian invasion of the country the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada has blessed all churches to be active centres of prayer and “havens for the storm-tossed” to provide solace to communities. (Chelsea Kemp/The Brandon Sun)Parishioners gather at the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church for a prayer service in support of Ukraine Sunday. In response to the Russian invasion of the country the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada has blessed all churches to be active centres of prayer and �havens for the storm-tossed� to provide solace to communities. (Chelsea Kemp/The Brandon Sun)Nadiia Khomenko holds a candle at the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church during a prayer service in support of Ukraine Sunday. In response to the Russian invasion of the country the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada has blessed all churches to be active centres of prayer and �havens for the storm-tossed� to provide solace to communities. (Chelsea Kemp/The Brandon Sun)Diana, left, and Svitlana Lupanchuk attend a prayer service in support of Ukraine at the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church Sunday. In response to the Russian invasion of the country the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada has blessed all churches to be active centres of prayer and �havens for the storm-tossed� to provide solace to communities. (Chelsea Kemp/The Brandon Sun)Very reverend archpriest Mel Slashinsky leads a a prayer service in support of Ukraine at the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church Sunday. In response to the Russian invasion of the country the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada has blessed all churches to be active centres of prayer and �havens for the storm-tossed� to provide solace to communities. (Chelsea Kemp/The Brandon Sun)Andriy Cherniha attends a prayer service in support of Ukraine at the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church Sunday. In response to the Russian invasion of the country the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada has blessed all churches to be active centres of prayer and �havens for the storm-tossed� to provide solace to communities. (Chelsea Kemp/The Brandon Sun)Parishioners gather at the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church for a prayer service in support of Ukraine Sunday. In response to the Russian invasion of the country the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada has blessed all churches to be active centres of prayer and �havens for the storm-tossed� to provide solace to communities. (Chelsea Kemp/The Brandon Sun)Parishioners gather at the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church for a prayer service in support of Ukraine Sunday. In response to the Russian invasion of the country the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada has blessed all churches to be active centres of prayer and “havens for the storm-tossed” to provide solace to communities. (Chelsea Kemp/The Brandon Sun)
