At our services, we pray for the cessation of bloodshed, a complete restoration of peace, the well-being of the people of Russia and Ukraine, and for Christian love to reign over all of God's people. We call to mind especially that the people of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus share a precious inheritance from the Baptism of the Rus in 988AD, and are united by a common Orthodox faith, which cannot be harmed by the ongoing hostilities. The Russian Orthodox Parish of the All Merciful Saviour, and the Russian Orthodox Church outside Russia, has no affiliation with any governmental bodies, either in the UK or abroad (including the Russian Federation), and we receive no financial support from any state or church institutions. The work of our parish is funded entirely through the generous donations of our parishioners and friends.