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World Council of Churches delegation visits Ukraine to express support and solidarity

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A delegation from the World Council of Churches visited Ukraine from July 14 to July 17, 2026.
The visit aimed to express solidarity and support for the Ukrainian people amid ongoing challenges.
Metropolitan Gabriel of Nea Ionia, representing the Church of Greece, was part of the delegation.
The visit coincided with the 30th anniversary of the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations.
The Ukrainian Council represents over 90% of all religious denominations in the country.

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A delegation from the World Council of Churches (WCC) visited Ukraine from July 14 to July 17, 2026, to express solidarity and support for the Ukrainian people. The visit was significant as it coincided with the 30th anniversary of the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations, which represents over 90% of all local Christian communities.

Among the delegates was His Eminence Gabriel, Metropolitan of Nea Ionia, Philadelphia, Heraklion, and Chalcedon, representing the Church of Greece. The purpose of the mission was to demonstrate practical solidarity from various churches and Christian confessions with the people of Ukraine, who have been enduring difficult circumstances. The delegation's message focused on support and mutual understanding among the global Christian community during these challenging times.

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