04 April 2010, 00:01
Easter Greetings of V.M.LYTVYN,
Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
Dear fellow citizens!
I sincerely congratulate you on the bright feast of Christ´s Resurrection the greatest Christian holiday, the symbol of rejuvenation of human nature and all-triumphant faith in realization of the cherished hopes and expectations.
Being celebrated every spring, this great date is a presage of a future eternal spring. Christ´s Resurrection is a central, providential event in the entire human history. Personifying the sacred spiritual values and aspirations, this feast manifests incentive voluntary will, creative inspiration, powerful energy of unity.
Consolidating lofty Christian ideals of piece, kindness, philanthropy, we righteously realize the Lord´s concept of us, primarily lain in every personality. The life sanctified by faith reveals new opportunities for a revived soul, and inspires hopes for positive changes in the society.
National history, recent events and present-day situation testify of the fact that any undertakings, any large-scale changes can be a success only provided they are based on a solid spiritual foundation.
Bright Easter holidays remind us that one can overcome all hardships, secure spiritual rejuvenation of the society, and attain the State progress only if one lives in peace, love, unity and concord.
Let the resurrected Lord bestow his mercy upon Ukraine and all of us for the sake of peaceful and happy future.
Christ is risen! Volodymyr LYTVYN