Ukrainian churches are praying for relief. Most of the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Mission Parish still has family in Ukraine.
RUSSIA INVADES UKRAINE: LIVE UPDATESWhile Matlak is leading prayers in Seattle, National Orthodox Church of USA Archbishop Daniel Zelinsky is doing the same in New Jersey. He led almost 600 people in prayer at the National Ukrainian Church on Monday. Churches have been holding special prayer sessions for victims and families.
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church already has raised some $500,000 nationwide. The money is going to medical and humanitarian relief. "There are numerous people that come in through the doors of the church," Zelinsky said."Leaving flowers. Leaving financial donations."It’s more than Ukrainians pitching in.
"I did not expect that much support from people who are not Ukrainian," said Holy Trinity Ukrainian Mission Parish Treasurer Oksana Pierce."It’s Americans, Asian Americans. It’s everyone. Everyone is supporting us."Pierce has been on the streets raising money to help her family and others still in Ukraine. She’s hoping the first donations are just the start. Jake Karalexis joined Fox News in 2022 as a multimedia reporter in Seattle.
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