Kyiv: The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk has called on believers to begin a period of fasting and prayer for peace as the war in Ukraine continues into its fourth year.

The appeal was made on November 30 after the Holy Mass at St Clement Sheptytsky Church in Lviv. Archbishop Shevchuk said the current phase of the war has become more dangerous and urged the faithful to use the pre Christmas fasting season as a time to pray for their country.

The decision to hold a national period of fasting and prayer was approved during the recent Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. He reminded families and communities to join the daily rosary prayer broadcast at 8 pm on Zhyve TV.

The Church has also issued guidance for different d

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