One day, Ukraine will again teem with visitors who will be fascinated by a country of beauty and history. We would like to bring friends with us to the country that has adopted us.
Every day of our trip to Ukraine in June and July 2025, was filled with new experiences and ministry. Delivering humanitarian aid, working in Kid’s Camps, praying with soldiers in hospitals, caring for kids with cancer, visiting orphans. In many ways, the work was a blessing to us.
Added to the ministry were pauses to explore the beauty and hist0ry of Ukraine.
Castle
The city of Lutsk, near the Polish border, is 940 years old and features a 600-year old castle with a five-storey tower. There are 112 steps that take you to the top. Interesting – portions of the stairs are made of varying heights and widths. Why? Come see it with us. 
The castle includes a museum featuring armaments and stories of a Jesuit religious order.
The view of the new city from the ancient portals is enthralling. 
And of course, there will be restaurants, food, and friends!
My Queen of the castle.
Cosmology
Eleon Church in Lutsk shares a facility with an art museum featuring the largest painting in the world. See an artist’s panorama on the creation and meaning of our existence. Pictures do not do it justice.
An entire warehouse is the frame for the painting. And guess who built the frame for the painting? 
Oleg – pastor and frame maker
Breathtaking
Pictures do not do justice to this moment.
We are standing on top of a lookout with the green fields of Ukraine stretching out behind us. On the horizon is Russia, about 30km away.
Bishop Vadim and Tanya Ignatenko.
You could never imagine a more peaceful place in a country torn apart by war. Such is Ukraine.
Vadim and Tanya took us to their favourite place. We know why. Have a look.
We toured through a Ukrainian cultural area with stories told through pottery.
Jocelyn is a pretty good pottery maker!
Fishy friends!
I’ve been collecting pictures of coffee cups. In Ukraine the cups are smaller but the coffee is better.
See?
Ukraine has incredible beauty and treasures. Pray for Ukraine and come explore with us.
God will have the last word.
Jesus is the Alpha and Omega, in control, bringing glory to himself.
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And let us know when you will come with us. Slava Bogu!
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