The Parliamentary Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy of Ukraine has recommended the adoption of draft law No. 12336 on amendments to Article 73 of the Labour Code. The draft law was initiated by the head of the Servant of the People faction, David Arakhamia, and his colleagues. The draft law provides for the establishment of the National Day of Prayer on 24 February, which will become an official memorial day.
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The document proposes to supplement the Code with Article 73-1, which will provide that special events will be held on this day at the state level. In particular, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is planning to hold a special meeting with the performance of the spiritual hymn ‘God is great, one’.
The Cabinet of Ministers has been instructed to develop and approve a comprehensive action plan for the celebration of the National Day of Prayer with the participation of the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organisations within three months. Also, regional and Kyiv city state administrations should ensure the preparation of regional events on the occasion of this day.
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The authors of the draft law emphasise the importance of national prayer for the consolidation of society, strengthening moral values and promoting national unity. This day is intended to unite Ukrainians around spiritual values that help them maintain faith in victory and withstand difficulties.
According to the explanatory note, the National Day of Prayer will facilitate the organisation of joint prayers, thematic conferences and memorial events in honour of Ukraine’s defenders, as well as educational campaigns to strengthen spiritual guidelines.
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