In a Christmas interview, the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church spoke of the importance of love of God, nation, and family.
“In order not to grow weary of defending Ukraine, love it,” said Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk. “In order not to grow weary of building relationships with your family and loved ones, learn to love them.”
“We draw the strength of perseverance in our relationships with people from our love for God,” he added. “God loves us, and from this love we draw strength.”
Led by Major Archbishop Shevchuk since 2011, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (CNEWA profile) is among the Eastern Catholic Churches in full communion with the Holy See.