Westminster Abbey marks first anniversary of war on Ukraine

Ukrainian Ambassador lays wreath on Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Image: Westminster Abbey

Source: Westminster Abbey

The Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Vadym Prystaiko, attended Evensong at Westminster Abbey on Friday, 24 February, the first anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine.

The service included prayers for Ukraine and its people, and the Ambassador read the second lesson. Among the music was the anthem A Prayer for Ukraine, which was sung in Ukrainian by the Abbey Choir.

At the end of the service, the Ambassador laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior, which stands as a tribute to all who have given their lives in the service of their country.

Among the congregation were the Ambassadors and Deputy Heads of Mission of 64 countries including Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Norway, Finland and Denmark.