Summary
During a Russian military attack in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine on February 5–6 and early morning of February 6, Bishop Jan Sobilo from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kharkiv-Zaporizhzhia shared his experiences with Vatican News. The bishop described how air-raid sirens continued to sound through the night despite prayers during Mass where he celebrated Holy Communion for guests including Father Luca Bovio, IMC, and Italian priests. Bishop Sobilo highlighted the ongoing issues of power outages in Zaporizhzhia, affecting many modern high-rise buildings without electricity or heating. The bishop noted that some residents have resorted to warming up in their cars before entering more insulated spaces. In response, parish organizations like the Albertine Brothers have continued providing aid by distributing food and bread weekly. A special aid shipment arrived after Christmas from Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, including essential supplies for those affected.
Key Topics
Zaporizhzhia, Bishop Sobilo, Ukrainian Church
