Interfaith Prayer Service Unites Faith Leaders and Advocates for Ukraine in Washington, DC

The prayer service was conducted in both Ukrainian and English. A worship group, consisting of representatives from various states, led the singing. Rev. Alexander Wroblicky from the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Josaphat, Rev. Roman Kapran, president of the Ukrainian Convention in the U.S. and pastor in Philadelphia, and Pastor Serhiy Balyk from Washington State each spoke to the congregation.

Pastor Mykola Korsikov from Odesa and Serhii Haidarzhy, whose wife and 4-month-old son were killed in the Russian attack on Odesa on March 2, 2024, shared their testimonies. A minute of silence was observed to honor all victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

At the conclusion of the service, Rev. Volodymyr Radko led a joint prayer of 'Our Father.'

After the service, Her Excellency Oksana Markarova, the Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S., addressed those gathered for the Summit.