An interfaith forum entitled ‘Youth in Dialogue: Brotherhood as a Bond of Peace’ was held in Kyiv

An interfaith forum entitled ‘Youth in Dialogue: Brotherhood as a Bond of Peace’ was held in Kyiv

At the initiative of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, the Interfaith Youth Forum “Youth in Dialogue: Brotherhood as a Bond of Peace” took place in Kyiv, marking an important step in the development of interfaith dialogue in Ukraine and providing a space for meaningful encounters among young people of different traditions. The event was a continuation of the interreligious dialogue initiated during the European Symposium recently held in Turin (Italy), dedicated to the theme of brotherhood as the foundation of peace. 

The event brought together active young people from various religious communities, including representatives of Kyiv-based youth organizations of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Muslim youth organizations of the DUMU “Umma” and the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Crimea, as well as members of the Jewish community.

An interfaith forum entitled ‘Youth in Dialogue: Brotherhood as a Bond of Peace’ was held in Kyiv
 

The event, held at the Patriarchal Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Kyiv, was organized by the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church’s Commission for Interconfessional and Interreligious Relations in collaboration with the UGCC Patriarchal Commission for Youth Affairs, with the support of the Youth Commission of the Kyiv Archdiocese. They set themselves an ambitious yet urgently needed goal: to create a space for encounter, open dialogue, and mutual understanding among young people of different faiths, thereby fostering a culture of brotherhood as the foundation of a just peace. Participants at the Forum in Kyiv had the opportunity to discuss key issues raised at the international level and find ways to implement them in the Ukrainian context.

The main part of the program consisted of presentations by various youth communities, during which participants had the opportunity to briefly present their activities, ministry experiences, and social initiatives. In particular, the discussions focused on volunteer projects to assist internally displaced persons and interfaith charitable initiatives. 

An interfaith forum entitled ‘Youth in Dialogue: Brotherhood as a Bond of Peace’ was held in Kyiv

During the discussions, participants not only discussed theoretical aspects but also sought concrete practical solutions. For example, proposals were made to create joint interfaith volunteer platforms, hold educational meetings, and organize environmental campaigns as a shared expression of responsibility for the world we inhabit. The forum created a space for open dialogue among young people from different religious communities, who were able to deepen mutual understanding and affirm brotherhood as the foundation of peace in our society.

 

An interfaith forum entitled ‘Youth in Dialogue: Brotherhood as a Bond of Peace’ was held in Kyiv

In the group sessions, which included young representatives of various religious traditions, participants discussed topics of universal brotherhood, volunteerism, and political compassion, the building of a just and lasting peace, as well as environmental issues, particularly care for our Common Home, which has also been impacted by the ecological damage caused by the war in Ukraine.

The Interreligious Forum “Youth in Dialogue: Brotherhood as a Bond of Peace” demonstrated that the younger generation is ready to take responsibility for the future—not only within their own communities, but also in the broader social context. Young people affirmed their desire to build a country where diversity does not divide but unites, and where brotherhood becomes not just a word but a way of life.

It is expected that this forum will mark the beginning of new joint projects and long-term cooperation among young people of different religious traditions in Ukraine.


An interfaith forum entitled ‘Youth in Dialogue: Brotherhood as a Bond of Peace’ was held in Kyiv

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