Sumy, Sumy Province, Ukraine, April 24, 2025
Photo: portal-pravoslavie.sumy.ua
The Sumy Diocese of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church held its annual “Bright Deeds for the Bright Day” charity drive during Great Lent this year.
For 14 years now, the diocese has raised money to help children with cancer, with collection boxes in every church under the omophorion of His Eminence Metropolitan Evlogy of Sumy, the diocese reports.
Charity fairs, prayers for children, creative initiatives by clergy, parishioners, and Sunday school children were also part of the charitable effort.
More than 1 million hryvnia ($24,000) were collected throughout Lent (the collection is still being counted).
“This blessed result is a manifestation of true Christian mercy and sacrifice in a time of trials. Despite the war, fear, and pain, Sumy residents have not forgotten about those who need our support the most—children with cancer,” the diocese writes.
The diocese raised about the same amount last year.
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