Latin Cathedral in Lviv, Ukraine, Marks Poland’s 108th Independence Anniversary

On Wednesday, November 11, a service was held in the Latin cathedral in Lviv to mark the 108th anniversary of Poland’s independence. Diplomatic representatives and the Polish community attended.

Official ceremonies began early in the morning at the Lychakiv cemetery, where flowers were laid at the Columbian Eagle Memorial as a symbol of remembrance for the dead. Later, the Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Lviv, Marek Radzewon, met with consuls, members of the Polish Association of Lvivians, students from local schools, and scouts.

During his sermon, Archbishop Mieczysław Mokswicki said that the celebration of independence is not only a historical memory but also a reason for an examination of conscience about responsibility for the community. He said that the freedom of a people is not secured once and for all. It must be guarded, lived wisely and passed on to future generations. He added that freedom begins in the heart, in conscientiousness, loyalty to the truth and a willingness to serve.

The archbishop said that today people are not required to be on the battlefield to protect the homeland, and that everyone can defend good in their own surroundings through work, respect for human dignity and the maintenance of family unity.

The archbishop also emphasized the importance of neighborliness, saying that mature patriotism allows people to respect their own roots while also respecting the history and dignity of their neighbors, a practical form of peacemaking (Romans 12:18).

Source: Read the original report (translated from Ukrainian)