printed 23 February 2024
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The moderator of the Basic Meeting is attending a particular service to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton will lay a wreath on the Nationwide Battle Memorial at Edinburgh Citadel tomorrow in reminiscence of Ukrainian battle lifeless.
The bilingual memorial service, which begins at 11 a.m. and can be attended by political and non secular leaders in addition to Ukrainian residents and others, has been organized by the Affiliation of Ukrainians in Nice Britain.
It will likely be led by the Rev Dr Karen Katrina Campbell, Church of Scotland minister and Nationwide Chaplain of the Royal British Legion Scotland, and Father Vasyl Crane, Ukrainian Catholic priest in Scotland.
Talking forward of the occasion, Ms Foster-Fulton stated: “Tomorrow, 24 February 2022, marks the second anniversary of the catastrophic invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
“In doing so, we recall the shock of the information that, as soon as once more, nations have been at battle in Europe and that the peace that had largely prevailed in latest generations was now shattered.
“Lives have been torn aside by the unprovoked Russian aggression and we stand in solidarity with the individuals of Ukraine and all harmless individuals affected by this aggression.
“We pledge to assist them and pray for them till there’s peace.
“The tragic and unnecessary lack of so many lives and the devastation in Ukraine’s villages, cities and cities has left a deep wound within the human coronary heart, which we all know generations after technology will heal.
Hospitality and solidarity
“Over the past two years, the Church and the individuals of Scotland extra broadly, have had the chance to welcome many Ukrainians to this nation who’ve come to flee the destruction of their homeland.
“The hospitality supplied – as individuals open their properties – is a testomony to the will to construct neighborhood throughout the borders that typically divide us and to determine a spot that gives security and a house.
“Congregations and presbyteries throughout Scotland have raised and distributed substantial donations to charities working within the area to assist individuals affected by the battle, together with accomplice church buildings.
“We stand with Ukrainians on this nation who’re displaced and longing to return dwelling and with the individuals of Ukraine who yearn for peace of their homeland.
“Our prayers for therapeutic and peace are with them on this anniversary.
“On behalf of the Basic Meeting of the Church of Scotland, I prolong our condolences to all these affected.”
The congregation of Sherbrooke Mosspark Parish Church in Glasgow is considered one of many who have supported displaced Ukrainian residents over the previous two years.
Parish minister Rev Adam Dillon stated: “Lots of our Ukrainian buddies have settled throughout town and additional afield over the past 12 months or so.
“We’re at all times completely satisfied to welcome them and hold in common contact with lots of them.
“On Sunday, we are going to commemorate the Scouts’ Founder’s Day and alongside their colours we are going to fly the Ukrainian flag as now we have performed because the begin of the battle two years in the past.
“The individuals of Ukraine can be held in our prayers throughout a time of silent respect and remembrance.”
