Ukraine is walking its own Via Dolorosa to understand the true meaning of suffering and trials on the path toward a new life
Articles | | 256 | Author: Liudmyla Ostrovska
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The article covers a special pilgrimage titled "The Stations of the Cross of My Ukraine," undertaken by Greek-Catholic Ukrainians in Cyprus. Led by local clergy, believers climbed Mount Stavrovouni—home to the ancient monastery founded by Saint Helena in 327 AD containing a fragment of the True Cross.
Drawing parallels between the 14 Stations of the Cross and the current realities of the war in Ukraine, the pilgrimage frames the nation's suffering, resilience, and fight for freedom through a spiritual lens. The journey also highlights historical and cultural ties between Kyivan Rus and Cyprus, referencing the 12th-century journey of Abbot Daniel from Chernihiv, and concludes with fervent prayers for peace, healing, and Ukraine's ultimate victory.
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