‍A military chaplain, responding to God’s calling, takes on the responsibility to uphold the commandments of love and adhere to the following principles:
1. To serve God and, with His help, those who serve and work in the Armed Forces of Ukraine;
2. To follow the traditions and practices of their own church (religious organization);
3. To understand that as a military chaplain for the servicemen and women of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, they will serve in a multidenominational environment and therefore voluntarily commit to cooperating with chaplains of other religious denominations to ensure pastoral care for military personnel and their families;
4. To make every effort to meet the religious needs (pastoral care) of believers from other denominations (religions) within their competence as diligently as they would for believers of their own faith tradition;
5. To respect the religious beliefs and traditions of faithful servicemen and women, as well as the right of non-believers to freedom of worldview;
6. When conducting prayers and worship services attended by representatives of other denominations (religions), to focus on common values and avoid interdenominational divisions and disputes;
7. To respect the religious teachings, beliefs, and practices of every military chaplain who serves in the Armed Forces of Ukraine;
8. Not to require servicemen to participate in services or practices that contradict their own religious traditions or beliefs;
9. To support fellow chaplains through building constructive relationships with them and with the personnel at their place of service;
10. To strive to be a personal example of spiritual discipline, holiness, and a healthy lifestyle, and to make time for educational and recreational programs that support professional and personal development;
11. To coordinate the schedule of their spiritual ministry with the military routine;
12. To pay attention in their ministry to working with the families of military personnel;
13. To fairly protect all individuals from discrimination based on religious beliefs, nationality, or gender;
14. To maintain confidentiality regarding any information received during the course of their ministry;
15. Not to proselytize or attempt to convert followers of other denominations (religions), while maintaining the right to preach to those who do not identify with any particular denomination;
16. Though entrusted with spiritual authority by their church (religious organization), never to use their status to harm individuals spiritually, morally, or emotionally, but to use their pastoral role solely for the good of those under their care;
17. To demonstrate personal faith and love for God in daily life, striving together with fellow clergy to uphold the dignity and honor of the calling they have received.
‍This Code was approved on June 5, 2013, at a meeting of the Council for Pastoral Care under the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
Institute for Religious Freedom, Kyiv — www.irs.in.ua

We invite you to support our chaplains serving on the front lines by providing the following much-needed items:
‍Warm Clothing: Thermal underwear, Underwear Socks, Warm military uniforms, Winter coats (bushlats), Tactical boots (sizes 40–43), Winter hats
‍Food Supplies: Coffee, Tea, Other long-shelf-life food items
‍Medications: Antiviral medicine, Cold and cough remedies, Fever reducers
‍Fuel: Fuel vouchers for gas, petrol, and diesel
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