DETY is the Russian for ‘children’. Such signs were commonly painted on homes near Ukraine’s eastern border as an appeal for mercy to the invaders. In this case, the letters are divided, two on each side of the gate, inviting a different sense. In Ukrainian, “DE TY” – two words – means: “Where are you?”
ProsphThe fear then was that children—especially those at risk: orphans, with elderly family members, the vulnerable, would be taken to Russia for rehoming. In war, aren’t all children at risk? These fears have proved well founded. and regarded as a war crime. The return of children is a priority for the Ukrainian government. A debate took place in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 21 May. For more information visit https://whatson.parliament.uk/ora – Holy Bread – prepared for the Divine Liturgy (Eucharist).
Dear God, your Son had no place to call his own;
spread your mercy over your children
far from home, from safety, from peace.
The coming kingdom, may it be soon. Amen.