16 March, 2022
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Dear Fathers and Friends,
We know that the heart of every Orthodox Christian is grieved by the continuing devastation of the war in Ukraine. In response, there are avenues to provide aid, and declarations of support, that we would like to make known to you.
- The IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities) has organized a major relief effort for those devastated by this war, and you can donate at: https://support.iocc.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app30040b?df_id=7543&mfc_pref=T&7543.donation=form1&NONCE_TOKEN=D8133C6BEA3803ACE4222670F119BD62
- The Board of Directors of IOTA (International Orthodox Theological Association) has issued a statement on the War in Ukraine: https://mailchi.mp/c697ee3f4991/2020-07-13448920
- A Letter of Solidarity with the People of Ukraine has been posted at the Wheel: https://the-wheel-journal.squarespace.com/blog/2022/3/3/letter-of-solidarity-with-the-people-of-ukraine?fbclid=IwAR3s0__4TDcHIZG5ifo5_RrH43Ww0iNrsIH1BHqi6qHfnl4Its8nCll0g6k
Those wishing to add their signatures can sign here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J-gFfUK9zDQILGgoaDamrg2xujj-TQoQLg30aNo7u9U/edit
- Orthodox theologians, scholars, and faithful have posted a declaration condemning support for the war and entreating all Orthodox to work for peace. The declaration is found at: https://publicorthodoxy.org/2022/03/13/a-declaration-on-the-russian-world-russkii-mir-teaching/
You can add your signature here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvb_T58aLFSSmGAvFPbDRi5m-lUIQnbDesRk77cNnFWu0hag/viewform
With peace in Christ,
Teva Regule, OTSA President