Happy Feast of the Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God

Dear Defenders of Ukraine,

On behalf of the cooperative community, we express our profound gratitude to all those who are defending Ukraine, its independence, freedom, and every person’s right to a peaceful future with weapons in their hands.
Your courage, resilience, and dedication to Ukraine are an example of steadfastness and strength of spirit. Thanks to you, Ukrainians continue to work, support their communities, develop the economy, and help those in need. For the cooperative community, this day has a special meaning. Many cooperators and members of their families are among those who are serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine today. We are proud of every man and woman who has stood up to defend our Motherland, and we sincerely thank them for their courage and selflessness.

Cooperators on the home front continue to ensure the operation of enterprises, support the economy, and assist communities and the Armed Forces. We are aware of our shared responsibility to be a reliable source of support for those who defend Ukraine.

On this day, as we honour the defenders of Ukraine and celebrate the Intercession of the Theotokos (Pokrova), may the Mother of God, through Her holy protection, watch over our soldiers, shield them from the dangers of war, grant them strength, and safeguard everyone who defends Ukraine.
May the Protection of the Mother of God be over our Ukraine, over every Ukrainian family, and over all those who defend our land. May She protect Ukraine from its enemies and grant our defenders strength, endurance, and a safe return home.
We wish our defenders good health, strength, a secure and dependable home front, the support of their families and loved ones, steadfastness of spirit, and the earliest possible return home — alive and unharmed.

Thank you to every man and woman who defends Ukraine!
Thank you for your courage, strength, endurance, and for giving us the opportunity to live and work on our own land.

With deepest respect and gratitude,
Employees and Members of the Consumer Cooperative Movement of Ukraine