Social workers from Ternopil held their 13th professional pilgrimage in Zarvanytsia

Social workers from the Ternopil region held their 13th professional pilgrimage at the Mary Spiritual Center in Zarvanytsia on October 25, 2026. Participants included staff from the Ternopil Regional Military Administration's Department of Social Protection, the regional Pension Fund, the Regional Employment Center, the Fund for Social Protection of Persons with Disabilities, social service centers, psychoneurological boarding houses, a geriatric pension, and the National Social Service.

Archbishop and Metropolitan Theodorus Martyniuk of Ternopil-Zboriv celebrated the Divine Liturgy, assisted by Father Mykola Medyukh from the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Zarvanytsia. During his address, Metropolitan Theodorus spoke on the importance of prayer, spiritual renewal, and professional responsibility. He noted that social service is vital in Ukraine during the war as more people require support and care.

The pilgrims gathered to pray for spiritual strength for their daily work and for blessings upon Ukraine.