It is time to say au revoir “Noble Company”

It is time to say au revoir “Noble Company”

Dear fellow “ardent travellers and noble company,” as we were so beautifully described by St Theodore the Studite in this morning’s One Minute Reflection, I have to leave you for a while to prepare for my frightening move in 2 weeks time.

Please remember me in your prayers – we all know the huge stresses of moving. I definitely need assistance…

On December 6, the Day of Armed Forces of Ukraine, with this moving post and carousel with six pictures including this one, @ukraine.ua paid fitting heartfelt tribute to the heroic and resilient defenders in Ukraine of freedom and democracy for Ukraine and the free world. 🇺🇦🙏💙💛🙏🇺🇦

#Repost @ukraine.ua with @use.repost

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Today is the day of people who defend our past, present, and future.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine protect our democracy, freedom, and truth. They fight for our right to be Ukrainians and live by our own rules. In the horrors of war, their unstoppable brave energy keeps the heart of Ukraine beating ❤️🇺🇦

When we open our eyes in the morning, we know it is possible because of the defenders' sacrifice. And when we go to sleep, we pray for our defenders to come back alive 🙏

Here they are — the true heroes — not in the movies or comics but on the battlefield fighting for a brighter future 💪

Glory to the Armed Forces! Glory to Ukraine!

Photos: @libkos, @metin_aktasss/Anadolu Agency, @heidi_levine/The Washington Post, Serhii Supinsky/Getty Images