https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-archbishop-shevchuk-freedom-must-never-be-taken-for-grantedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-archbishop-shevchuk-freedom-must-never-be-taken-for-grantedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-archbishop-shevchuk-freedom-must-never-be-taken-for-granted#u49203Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:57:23 +0000Ukraine marked its 35th independence anniversary with prayers and calls for peace amid the ongoing war with Russia. Church leaders and officials emphasized the importance of national unity, freedom, and human dignity. The anniversary was marked with prayer breakfasts, services, and messages of solidarity from various churches and organizations.Why it mattersUkraine gained independence from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991. The country has been at war with Russia since 2014, with the conflict escalating in February 2022. The war has had a significant impact on Ukraine's people, infrastr