Cardinal Mykola Bychok took part in an ecumenical service yesterday for World Humanitarian Day at the Australian Overseas Aid Volunteer Memorial in Canberra. Source: Ukrainian Eparchy.
The event, organised by Caritas Australia in partnership with Micah Australia and Australian Council for International Development, brought together representatives of diverse faith communities to reflect, pray, and honour the humanitarian workers who have given their lives to serving others and promoting peace and human dignity.
The prayerful commemoration took place in the Bible Garden of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture.
Cardinal Bychok addressed the gathering and emphasised that service was a sacred calling in the Christian tradition.
“In my own Ukrainian Catholic tradition, we speak of … service as a sacred calling. It is not simply an action but a way of being, rooted in love for God and neighbour. Those we remember today lived out this calling to the very end.”
He also highlighted the importance of interfaith unity.
“Here, Christians, Jews, Muslims, and people of many backgrounds stand together. In a world too often divided, our presence says with one voice: We will not let violence and fear have the last word.”
In conclusion, Cardinal Bychok expressed condolences to the families, colleagues, and friends of the fallen humanitarian workers, assuring them of prayers, solidarity, and the commitment to continue their mission.
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Bishop Mykola Cardinal Bychok participated in World Humanitarian Day service in Canberra (Ukrainian Eparchy)
