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Evangelical Alliance Leader Engages in Discussion with Ukraine's Prime Minister in Kyiv

Visiting Ukrainian Evangelical Churches, Jan Wessels Expresses Awe: "I found the Ukrainian society's resilience profoundly inspiring, and I believe the churches significantly contribute to this resilience," he stated to Evangelical Focus.

Evangelical Alliance Leader Holds Talks with Ukraine's Prime Minister in Kyiv
Evangelical Alliance Leader Holds Talks with Ukraine's Prime Minister in Kyiv

Evangelical Alliance Leader Engages in Discussion with Ukraine's Prime Minister in Kyiv

In a show of unwavering support, the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) has been actively advocating for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. The EEA's General Secretary, Jan Wessels, recently visited Ukraine, meeting with the country's Prime Minister, Denys Shmigal, to discuss the ongoing war, demining efforts, and the role of churches in supporting affected communities.

During his visit, Wessels addressed the Ukrainian Council of Evangelical Protestant Churches, underlining the organization's solidarity with Ukrainian Christians. He also expressed concern over religious persecution suffered by Christian leaders, including evangelical pastors, in Russian-occupied regions in eastern Ukraine.

The EEA's support for Ukraine extends beyond verbal commitments. The alliance has been actively involved in raising awareness about the plight of Ukrainian Christians and other persecuted groups. This includes discussions about murdered priests in occupied territories, which underscores the alliance's concern for religious freedom and human rights.

The EEA collaborates with evangelical churches and organizations across Ukraine to support local communities and faith leaders. This partnership is crucial in maintaining spiritual hope and resilience during the conflict. The alliance has also been engaged in humanitarian initiatives, including work with trauma victims.

Wessels was deeply impressed by the resilience of Ukrainian society and the pivotal role that churches play in fostering this resilience. He assured Prime Minister Shmigal that millions of evangelical Christians of Europe are close to the Ukrainian people.

Prime Minister Shmigal thanked the European Evangelical Alliance for its support and praised the work of Evangelical Protestant Churches in Ukraine. He also highlighted the important contribution of these churches to helping the Ukrainian front and rear, and those who need help.

The visit of the European Evangelical Alliance representative served to demonstrate the resilience of the Christian community in Ukraine. Wessels committed to sharing the information and needs of Ukrainians with other evangelicals in Europe. Furthermore, the EEA calls upon governments to take decisive actions to end the war in Ukraine and restore international justice.

The European Evangelical Alliance's unwavering support for Ukraine is a testament to its commitment to promoting religious freedom and human rights. As the conflict continues, the alliance remains steadfast in its support for the Ukrainian people.

The European Evangelical Alliance (EEA), in its commitment to promoting religious freedom and human rights, has shown concern over religious persecution suffered by Ukrainian Christian leaders, a matter that intertwines with the politics of war-and-conflicts, as evidenced by the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict. The alliance's support for Ukraine extends beyond verbal commitments, including raising awareness about the plight of persecuted groups such as Ukrainian Christians, in the general news arena.

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