Ternopil region celebrated the Day of the baptism of Rus-Ukraine (photos,video)
the Prayer service, blessing of water and solemn events on the occasion of 1029 anniversary of the Baptism of Rus-Ukraine took place in Ternopil region. Participation of the leadership of the Ternopil regional administration and regional Council, civil servants, representatives of public organizations and residents of the area. Traditionally a holiday celebrated on the banks of Ternopil pond. "The day of the baptism is the day of our higher, spiritual unity – the unity of the national. Adoption in our nation, Christianity became the pivot around which formed our spirituality, has raised dozens of generations, who worthily carried the tradition of the people among whom respect for the neighbor and love to God. More than a thousand years ago, a significant event took place, and Kiev became the center of the Christian world, and spirituality in fact all of Eastern Europe. But now there is a fight for our Christian values. And for us it is important that in 821 school of Ternopil laid out, laid out and will be posted Christian ethics. This is the basis of our culture, our choice is a European choice. And important support of the clergy, they provide our current defenders. In 988, Kievan Rus was converted to Christianity, and now we have a lot of hope that in our prayer we will unite and ask God to give us back Ukrainian land and gave victory over the evil and the aggressor. Do not let the enemies to steal our history, to take our land and divide our Church. This symbolic feast is the day of our higher, spiritual unity - the unity of the national. May God bless us all and Ukraine." - said in his speech, the Chairman of the Ternopil regional state administration Stepan Barna. He thanked the clergy for the support of Ukrainian troops, a prayer for peace and unity of Ukraine, assistance to the needy and education of youth. Stepan Barna wished the meeting participants and all the inhabitants of Ternopil region lavish the grace of God, spiritual inspiration, good health and longevity! According to the clergy, Christianity put an end to mass fratricidal enmity which reigned on the lands of the Kievan Rus. Given the current events, under the patronage of St. Vladimir's important is the appeal of the Ukrainian nation to more strengthening. Enmity, hatred and malice have no place in the hearts of Ukrainians, closeness to God and spiritual enrichment will be the key to peace and prosperity on the Ukrainian land. "Be worthy sons and daughters of the Great Prince Vladimir, the great Baptizer of Rus-Ukraine. Vanessa to him their prayers, to pray for Ukraine, for peace and tranquility, for an end to war in our land. We ask blessings for our region and native country", - said Archbishop and Metropolitan of Ternopil-Zboriv of the UGCC Bishop Vasyl Semeniuk. This was reported in the Ternopil regional state administrationÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
