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Bishop Hryhoriy (Gregory) Komar, the auxiliary bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy (diocese) of Sambir-Drohobych, Ukraine, has visited the Archdiocese of Liverpool to express his heartfelt gratitude to all those who participated in the #Liverpool4Ukraine appeal.
The#Liverpool4Ukraine appeal was initiated by the Archdiocese of Liverpool in February 2022 with the aim of providing support to the people of Ukraine who are enduring challenging circumstances due to the ongoing conflict. Partnering with Bishop Gregory’s diocese, the archdiocese has since made five trips to the Ukraine border, carrying essential aid to those in need.
The aid delivered included crucial supplies like medical items, thermal clothing for the harsh winter months, toiletries, sleeping bags, and building materials.
Bishop Gregory’s visit to the archdiocesan office was a touching gesture to personally extend his thanks to all those who contributed to the #Liverpool4Ukraineappeal. The occasion was marked by a short liturgy led by Canon Aidan Prescott, Vicar General, where prayers were offered for peace in Ukraine.
“I came here to thank the people of Liverpool who have helped so much”, Bishop Gregory said during his visit. “Life in Ukraine has changed – many people have lost relatives, lost jobs, lost homes, and many have had to leave Ukraine. If we didn’t get the help we’ve received we don’t know where we’d be – it would certainly be much worse.”
The collaboration between the Archdiocese of Liverpool and Bishop Gregory’s diocese has been a resounding success. Since the appeal’s launch in March, over 1,000boxes of donated goods have been delivered to Bishop Gregory to be distributed amongst his community, making a tangible difference in the lives of those struggling in Ukraine.
The support from the people of Liverpool has been remarkable, with donations to the appeal reaching an impressive £136,000.
The visit was not just a charitable endeavour but also held a profound spiritual significance. The Liturgy of the Word for Peace with Justice in Ukraine, presided by Very Rev Canon Aidan Prescott, was a testament to the shared prayers and concerns for the wellbeing of the Ukrainian people.
Bishop Gregory commented on the impact of the Catholic Church in Ukraine: “The Church has always been important in Ukrainian society, but her role has now increased, as people are now coming to the Church not only for spiritual help but also material help.”
Bishop Gregory’s pastoral visit to Liverpool served as a moment of thanksgiving and acknowledgment for the unwavering support and kindness extended to his diocese and the people of Ukraine through the #Liverpool4Ukraine appeal. It was a heartening reminder of the positive impact that communities can have when they unite for a common cause, transcending borders and offering hope and solace to those facing adversity.
Donations to the appeal, are still welcome, details on how to contribute can be found here: (https://archdioceseofliverpool.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/ly8hvxhp)
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