Perspectief 2015-28

2015-28 The Church and Reconciliation: 15 Reag eer Reconciliation Initiatives Which initiatives are being undertaken towards reconciliation now? First of all, it is the prayer, genuine prayer for peace in Ukraine which originates in one’s heart. From the beginning of the conflict the parish not only prays for peace during the Eucharistic celebration; there are also special all-night vigils. Liturgies are celebrated every day. Father Philaret in particular asks children to pray for Ukraine, and he prays together with children from the local school and kindergarten at special children’s liturgies (i.e. liturgies in which children play a significant part in the service; they take place once a month). On March 1, the day when the Orthodox Church celebrated the feast of the ‘Triumph of Orthodoxy,’ the parish organized a traditional for that day missionary procession with icons from one

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