Zelenskys Prayed at an Interfaith Prayer Service at Saint Sophia of Kyiv
On Ukrainian Independence Day, a joint prayer service was held at Saint Sophia of Kyiv with the participation of authorities and representatives of various religious denominations.
On August 24, 2026, Volodymyr and Olena Zelenskyy took part in an interfaith prayer service at Saint Sophia of Kyiv for Ukrainian Independence Day. This is evidenced by the live stream of the ceremony on YouTube.
Representatives of various religious denominations participated in the joint prayer. The organizers emphasized that those gathered "address God in different ways," yet pray together for peace, unity, and the protection of the country. Prayers were also offered for military personnel and those on the home front.
The events were attended by numerous foreign guests, including the presidents of Moldova, Lithuania, Finland, and Estonia, the heads of government of several European countries, and European Council President António Costa.
Following the interfaith prayer service, the celebrations continued on Sophia Square with speeches by politicians and the presentation of state awards. In particular, Roman Catholic Bishop Vitaliy Kryvytskyi received an award, and Zelenskyy thanked him for "prayer, help, and support."
The Union of Orthodox Journalists previously reported that the president congratulated Ukrainians on Independence Day and stated that the chevrons of Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers are charged with light.
