Military Chaplains Hold Interfaith Prayer Service at Kyiv Cathedral

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Representatives of Jewish, Muslim, Catholic, and OCU communities attended a military chaplaincy prayer service at St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv on October 12.

KYIV — As reported by UOJ-Ukraine, military chaplains representing Jewish, Muslim, Catholic, and Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) communities gathered at St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv for an ecumenical prayer service for Ukrainian servicemembers, their families, and the country.

The service took place on October 12, 2026, in observance of Military Chaplain Day. It brought together chaplains from different religious traditions alongside military personnel, representatives of the Armed Forces of Ukraine command, and members of the public.

The staff of the St. Sophia of Kyiv National Reserve expressed gratitude to the military chaplains for their selfless service during what it described as a difficult period for the country. The event was held at the historic St. Sophia Cathedral, one of Kyiv’s prominent religious and cultural landmarks.

Photo: National Reserve "Sophia Kyivska" / Facebook

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