Light a candle in the Senate Square for the Ukrainian victims of the war and in support of Ukraine on Saturday 24 February at 17:00

Light a candle in the Senate Square for the Ukrainian victims of the war and in support of Ukraine on Saturday 24 February at 17:00

This date marks two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Unfortunately, there is no end in sight to the war, to the destruction of an independent country and its vital infrastructure, to the killing of soldiers and civilians, to the constant bombing and drone and missile strikes.

WE MUST NOT FORGET UKRAINE!
Ukraine and Ukrainians need help and support even more urgently than before. When the war spreads darkness around, we must not let hope and light be extinguished. The light must win. Ukraine must win. It is also vitally important for Finland’s security and for the future of Europe as a whole.

COME TO SENATE SQUARE TO LIGHT A CANDLE IN MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF THE WAR OF AGGRESSION BY RUSSIA AND TO SHOW YOUR STRONG SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE.

Welcome to the event with your whole family and friends! Please share information about the event in your own networks so that we can create the most magnificent candle-lit sea possible on the steps of the Cathedral.

PROGRAMME 

 17:00 The event starts with the ringing of the bells of the Cathedral and a minute of silence. After that we will hear the greeting of the State leadership to Ukraine and performances by choirs.

Perespiv, Kalyna and Maailma-kuoro perform “Plyve kacha”

Тhe representatives of the organizers and the invited guests light their own candles on the steps of the Cathedral.

Maailma-kuoro and the choirs Perspiv, Kalyna and Yasni Children’s Choir of the Ukrainian Association in Finland perform “Molitva za Ukrainu” (Prayer for Ukraine).

17.30 After the official part of the event the public will be able to place their own candles on the steps of the Cathedral. 
At 20:00, the lightning of the Cathedral will be switched off and the candles will be collected as a material for trench candles used on frontlines in Ukraine.

* If you can’t make it at 17:00, you can light a candle on the steps of the Cathedral from 15:00 to 17:00 and from 17:30 to 20:00.
During the event, the organizers will be distributing candles at the Senate Square. You can also bring your own.

VALOA UKRAINAAN is organized by the Ukrainian Association in Finland, Mothersforpeace and Church in Helsinki in cooperation with the City of Helsinki, the University of Helsinki, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Embassy of Ukraine in Finland.

FB page of the event

In addition to Helsinki, on February 24 events in support of Ukraine will be held in 23 cities across the Finland. Find the location closest to you and come light a candle and remind the whole world that Finland is with Ukraine!

Where?

HELSINKI
SENAATINTORI
17:00
UKRAINALAISTEN YHDISTYS SUOMESSA RY

Forssa
Forssan kirkko, I linja 4, Kalliomäki
17:00
Ukrainalaisten yhdistys Forssassa/ Товариство українців в Forssa yhteistyössä Forssan seurakunta

Hamina
Haminan tori, Satamakatu 12
17:00
Ukrainalaisten yhdistys Haminassa ry

Jyväskylä
Kirkkopuisto, Gummeruksenkatu 4a
17:00
Ukrainalaiset Keski-Suomessa Ry , Aurora4UA ry, Apua Ukrainaan

Kalajoki
Kalajoki keskus
17:00
Kalajokilaakson Ukrainalaiset Ry

Kotka
Kauppatori
17:00
Ukrainalaisten Yhdistys Kotkassa

Kouvola
 Kaupungin talo, Torikatu 10
17:00
Ukrainalaisten Yhdistys Kouvola Ry

Kuopio
Kuopion tori – Puijonkatu – Iso Hautausmaa
18:00
FinEst Volunteers

Kuusamo
Kuusamon Pyhän Ristin kirkko, Kitronintie 11
17:00
Pohjois-Pohjanmaan Ukrainalaisten Yhdistys yhteistyössä Kuusamon Seurakunta

Lappeenranta
Villimiehenkatu 1
15:00 – 17:00
Lappeenrannan Seudun Ukrainalaiset ry

Lohja
Lohjan Pyhän Laurin kirkko
16:00
Lohjan Ukrainalaisten Yhdistys ry

Loviisa
Ruotsinpyhtää, Ruukintie 11
Rautatienkatu 45
17:00
Ukrainalaisten yhdistys Itä-Uudellamaalla

Nivala
Nivalan Pyhän sydämen kіrkko, Kirkkotie 6
17:00
Kalajokilaakson Ukrainalaiset Ry

Oulu
Toripoliisi kauppatorilla – Rotuaari, Kirkkokatu 17
17:00
Pohjois-Pohjanmaan Ukrainalaisten Yhdistys

Pietarsaari
Pietarsaaren Näyttämö, Palokunnantalo Kristiinankatu 2
17:30
Ukrainan Yhdistys Pietarsaaressa ry

Pori
Porin Raatihuone, Hallituskatu 9
16:30
Спільнота українців «Наші в Порі»

Porvoo
 Maanpuolustajien muistomerkki, Näsinmäentie 5
17:00
Ukrainalaisten yhdistys Itä-Uudellamaalla

Sipoo
Valon Kappelin
17:00
Ukrainalaisten yhdistys Itä-Uudellamaalla

Tampere
Keskustori
17:00
Ukrainians of Tampere Tampereen ukrainalaisten yhdistys Suomessa ry

Turku
Kauppatori
17:00
Українці Фінляндії yhteistyössä Turku Ukrainan puolesta

Uusikaupunki
Uudenkaupungin Uusi kirkko, Rauhankatu 3
17:00
SLAVA – Ukrainan avustuskeskus Ukissa

Vaasa
Vaasantori
16:00
Kalyna – Finland Ukraina Ostrobotniia Kalyna rf

Äänekoski
Äänekosken hautausmaa
17:00-18:00
Äänekosken seurakunta