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By Sebby S. Truesdail —<\/p>\n

On Sunday, Feb. 23 at 10 p.m., 5 a.m. Ukrainian Time, the Tioga County Courthouse Square set the stage for a candlelight service and prayer vigil by Ukraine. The event was organized by the First Presbyterian Church in Owego and its members.<\/p>\n

The Russian invasion of Ukraine started in February 2022; and is now in its third year. According to the BBC, the casualties in Ukraine since the war\u2019s onset numbered 43,000 in December 2024.<\/p>\n

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Photo from the Feb. 23 Ecumenical Candlelight Prayer Vigil for Ukraine, held at the Tioga County Courthouse in Owego at 10 p.m. or 5 a.m. Ukrainian Time. (Photo by Sebby S. Truesdail)<\/p><\/div>\n

The candlelight service served as a reminder of the incredible cold and hardship Ukrainians are facing, with energy-producing plants targeted throughout the conflict, rendering them disabled. The event also served to promote peace and justice in Ukraine.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the First Presbyterian Church, located at Temple Street and North Avenue in Owego, visit www.owegofpuc.org<\/a>, call (607) 687-1682, or email office@owegofpuc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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