Three years ago, the war between Russia and Ukraine broke out, changing the lives of Hungarians in Transcarpathia, including many members Reformed community. There are no weapons firing in the region, but the silence is occasionally broken by the sound of air raids. It is estimated that one in three Hungarians living in Transcarpathia, Ukraine, have fled their homes, and the longer the conflict continues, the less likely they are to return home.
The ‘Retour’ crew of the communication service of RCH visited Transcarpathia, the most Western region of Ukraine, in February, on the anniversary of the Russian invasion, and spent several days filming in Berehove (Beregszász), Vari (Mezővári) and Velyka Dobron (Nagydobrony) to show how our Hungarian Reformed brothers and sisters spend their days in the shadow of war. You can listen to shocking stories from members of a community whose trust in God hasn’t been shaken by the losses they have suffered.
Service Feeds on Thanksgiving
Communities, in particular, can serve God in the year 2025. This year could be a year of war, but it could also be a year of peace. Every action that proclaims the glory of God is a service: it must be spent on what is necessary, what preserves, what protects," says Sándor Zán Fábián, Bishop of the Reformed Church in Transcarpathia (RCT). The RCT has proclaimed this year the Year of Service.