Ukraine Vigil Planned For Salem Church This Weekend

SALEM, MA — A vigil in support of the people of Ukraine amid the Russian invasion will be held at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Church in Salem on Sunday night.

The vigil will begin at 6 p.m. following the liturgy at 4 p.m. St. John's is located at 24 Bridge Street.

St. John's has also provided a series of links for North Shore residents who would like to support the Ukrainian people in prayer or with donations:

Revived Soldiers Ukraine/ A US-based support group

Razom Together We Are Ukraine

Save the Children

This group is raising money for the millions of Ukrainian children who are in grave danger of physical harm, severe emotional distress and displacement following the escalation in hostilities. It provides food, blankets, and emergency shelter tools to children and their families.

Where to Donate to Help Ukraine

The link above brings you to a full list of possible donations sites. Please note some of these sites are listed above for easy access.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)