The Interconfession Council of Christian Youth in Ukraine made an appeal to the Ukrainian people on Friday to keep praying and fasting for the resolution of the current situation in the country, stressing that unity and peace in Ukraine depends on the people’s faithfulness to the Commandments of Christ.

Expressing their concern about the danger of separatism in Ukraine, the Christian youth issued a reminder to all Ukrainians of each person’s responsibility for their own words, behavior and actions.

They stated that the fundamental dignity of human life and the importance of the freedom of choice requires seeking mutual understanding for the sake of reconciliation.