Lebanon, Va. to hold prayer service for Ukraine

A Ukrainian police officer runs while holding a child as the artillery echoes nearby, while fleeing Irpin on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, March 7, 2022. Russia announced yet another cease-fire and a handful of humanitarian corridors to allow civilians to flee Ukraine. Previous such measures have fallen apart and Moscow’s armed forces continued to pummel some Ukrainian cities with rockets Monday. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

by: Murry Lee

Posted: Mar 8, 2022 / 05:32 PM EST

Updated: Mar 8, 2022 / 05:32 PM EST

LEBANON, Va. (WJHL) – The Town of Lebanon, Virginia has planned a service to offer prayers for the people of Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s invasion of the country.

A flyer from the town states the service will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. in front of the town’s government center.

“There will be a prayer service for any and all wishing to attend, to pray for Ukraine and all affected by their persecution,” the flyer reads. “What is happening to them, also affects the world.”

On Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced further sanctions against Russia, banning oil imports in relation to the invasion.