Ukrainian community holds special prayer service amid rising tensions
In light of the growing tensions in Eastern Europe, the Ukrainian community in Yonkers gathered at St. Michael's Sunday for a special prayer service.
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Feb 20, 2022, 11:27 PM
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5h agoIn light of the growing tensions in Eastern Europe, the Ukrainian community in Yonkers gathered at St. Michael's Sunday for a special prayer service.
News 12's Erika Rydell spoke with families who have loved ones in Ukraine.
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano released a statement about the growing tensions:
"Sundays are synonymous with a day of prayer, and today I am thinking of our friends in Ukraine. As tensions rise from the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the City of Yonkers stands firmly with our incredible Ukrainian community here in our city and across the world."
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