This morning in the Basilica of St. Servatius in Grimbergen, a sacred liturgy for peace in Ukraine was held as part of the celebration of the Independence Day of Ukraine. The service was led by the episcopal vicar of the Paris diocese of St. Volodymyr the Great in Belgium, Father Ivan Danchevskyi. The abbot of Grimbergen Abbey Erik de Sutter, the subprior of the Abbey Karel Stautemas and the speaker of the Belgian bishops' conference Tommy Scholtes joined the event.

The liturgy was attended by a number of high-ranking guests, including the Chairman of the Chamber of Deputies of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Fernand Etgen, Grimbergen Mayor Bart Laeremans, representatives of the diplomatic corps, Belgian authorities, local authorities of Grimbergen and the Ukrainian community.

In the Cathedral during the service there was a flag of Ukraine, signed by the defenders of Ukraine.

Many thanks to the Abbey and Father Karel Stautemas for the opportunity to hold a service in the Abbey on this defining day.

We thank Father Ivan Danchevskyi, Father Oleh Zymak for the Liturgy and everyone for participating in the prayer for peace and Victory of Ukraine!