Prayers from Filaret and gifts to ATO veterans - the Kyiv mayor's office told how they will celebrate May 9
To commemorate the Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation and the 72nd anniversary of Victory over Nazism in World War II, a number of memorial, ceremonial and cultural events will be held in the Ukrainian capital.
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This was reported in the press service of the KSCA.
In particular, on Friday, May 5, war veterans, participants in the so-called “anti-terrorist operation” who are being treated at the Kiev City Clinical Hospital of War Veterans, will be congratulated in Pushcha-Voditsa. They will also be congratulated with a concert program and given food packages.
On May 9, a solemn ceremony of laying flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier will take place in the Park of Eternal Glory.
“On the same day, May 9, the “Remember - We Win!” celebrations will start at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II. – concert program of the Kyiv Academic Municipal Brass Band “Ukraine is a Sacred Land”, ceremony of laying the garland of Military Glory to the sculptural composition “Fording of the Dnieper”, concert-themed program “Victory, Holy Victory!” with the participation of representatives of religious communities in Kyiv. The memorial requiem “Memory”, divine services and a prayer service for peace in Ukraine will be conducted by His Holiness Patriarch of Kiev and All Rus'-Ukraine Filaret,” the message says.
It is reported that the corresponding celebrations will take place in all districts of the Ukrainian capital.
“Educational institutions, libraries and museums with the participation of World War II veterans and participants in the anti-terrorist operation will host lessons on courage, concerts, creative meetings with veterans, thematic exhibitions, conferences, round tables, sports competitions and the like. The churches will hold a prayer service for peace in Ukraine and defenders of the Fatherland, memorial services dedicated to the memory of the victims,” the press service of the Kyiv City State Administration reports.
As PolitNavigator previously reported, Dnipropetrovsk authorities organized a joint "pre-holiday" photo shoot for WWII veterans and participants in the so-called "Anti-Terrorist Operation." The authorities intended this event to symbolize the continuity of generations and historical traditions.
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