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Image Bishop Pavlo Shvarts in Kharkiv. Photo: LWF "It is difficult to process all that is happening” One year ago, the Russian Federation invaded Ukraine, causing death, destruction, and massive displacement. Congregations of the German…
Image Iris J. Benesch, 1956-2018. Photo: LWF/Helen Putsman Penet Iris J. Benesch 1956-2018 Remembering a long serving colleague (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is mourning the passing of a long-serving and much-loved colleague. Ms. Iris J. Benesch passed away on 17 April at the age of 62 after a long battle…
Image Bishop Jerzy Samiec, Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland, and Bishop Pavlo Shvarts, German Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ukraine. Bishop Samiec has called on the parishes of his church to open their doors to welcome refugees from Ukraine. Photo: Dariusz Bruncz Ukrainian Bishop Shvarts: “Give shelter to refugees" “Speak out about the sin of the war and not about imaginary peace” (LWI) - Lutherans in Ukraine are standing firm against the invasion of Russia and providing support for people in the country. They call on churches in Europe to…
