# Message of solidarity from His Beatitude Sviatoslav with the people of British Columbia

- Link: https://nweparchy.ca/2021/12/message-of-solidarity-from-his-beatitude-sviatoslav-with-the-people-of-british-columbia/
- Published: 2021-12-08T12:32:50-08:00
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Kyiv, 8 December 2021

Prot. N. 21/349

**Most Reverend David Motiuk**

Apostolic Administrator

Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of

New Westminster

_Glory to Jesus Christ!_

Your Excellency,

Over the last few weeks, we have all seen the news with images of the devastating
effect on the lives and livelihood of so many people in British Columbia due to 
recent torrential rains, floods and landslides.  Seeing the images of the floods
in the Fraser Valley, I recalled my own travels in August 2012 from Vancouver to
Kelowna through that very same area and over the Coquihalla highway. I was amazed
at the stunning natural beauty of British Columbia with its farmlands and the majesty
of the mountains. My thoughts are very much with those who are suffering today because
of the magnitude of this past summer’s forest fires and now with the destruction
from the recent floods.

Please share my message to the clergy, religious and lay-faithful of the Eparchy
of New Westminster, that with the ongoing challenges brought on by the COVID-19 
pandemic and the task of rebuilding homes, businesses and infrastructures made more
difficult by the cold winter weather, I am praying that Our Lord will send you and
the people of British Columbia all His comfort and grace.

Placing you under the protection of the Most Holy Mother of God, I remain,

Sincerely yours in the Lord 

**+SVIATOSLAV**