Homily parish priest: here and in war suffering from bullying actions
(ANSA) – CROTONE, 25 MAR – “Taisiia is the symbol of peace, of unity of the Christian and Byzantine church. Symbol of unity in a tragedy, the one we have been living in Ukraine for eight years and the tragedy that occurred in Cantorato”. This was stated by Father Vasyl Kulynyak, parish priest of the Ukrainian community of the diocese of Crotone, in the homily delivered during the funeral of the Ukrainian girl who died on Sunday due to a car accident.
“We cannot remain silent – added the cleric – for what happened. It is sad when, as happened in Cantorato, a person is killed by a bully who frightened the area. We had to do prevention first. Even in Ukraine we suffer. for a bully and everyone has been silent and now they offer their condolences while people are being killed. Thousands of people have died. Children and adults who are always someone’s children. “
“Today we ask – said the priest during the service celebrated in Italian and Ukrainian – in front of this body: peace. We cannot, however, remain silent in front of one who hurts others. We are all responsible as Christians we must defend the weak. , prevent evil “.
Turning to the parents and relatives of the little girl present in the Cathedral of Crotone, Father Vasyl had words of comfort. “The children according to our tradition – he claimed – are innocent and she is in heaven. She is holy and prays for us. She is the angel of peace. Let us commit ourselves to ensure that there are no other victims in the world“.
The prefect of Crotone, Maria Carolina Ippolito, the mayor of Crotone Vincenzo Voce, who proclaimed the city mourning, the commissioner Marco Giambra, the military leaders took part in the mass. Many were present and, very many, Ukrainian citizens who wanted to give their last farewell to little Taisiia on whose coffin there were white rose buds, a symbol of purity and innocence. (HANDLE).