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When the Russians stormed through the gates of Vorzel Major Seminary, they looted everything in sight. "War pushes man to the worst," reflects one seminarian. The seminary endured two bombings, leaving a scar that remains etched in the memories of those who experienced it. "It is a difficult memory. God helped us to get through this." Returning to the seminary in May 2022, the seminarians faced a harsh winter. Air raid sirens often rang out as bombs targeted power plants, leaving them without gas and electricity. "It was often dark, and we prayed under candlelight like the first Christians." Despite these challenges, the seminarians found solace in prayer. "Just like everywhere in Ukraine, we feel this war. That is why we constantly pray. We keep remembering." For them, the seminary is a beacon of hope, a place where they embrace their calling. "In these difficulties, I feel that I am called to this, and I feel that I want to carry this cross and help others." The seminary represents the future of the Church, a place where young clerics grow into their mission. "I can see them change: Who the cleric was when he arrived and after, as he grows, accepts his mission, his calling." Prayer remains central to their perseverance. "Prayer helps to have a healthy spirit and to not give in to hatred, despair." Through prayer, these seminarians learn that good is stronger than evil. Aid to the Church in Need stands by these future priests, supporting them as they courageously carry t

When the Russians stormed through the gates of Vorzel Major Seminary, they looted everything in sight. "War pushes man to the worst," reflects one seminarian. The seminary endured two bombings, leaving a scar that remains etched in the memories of those who experienced it. "It is a difficult memory. God helped us to get through this." Returning to the seminary in May 2022, the seminarians faced a harsh winter. Air raid sirens often rang out as bombs targeted power plants, leaving them without gas and electricity. "It was often dark, and we prayed under candlelight like the first Christians." Despite these challenges, the seminarians found solace in prayer. "Just like everywhere in Ukraine, we feel this war. That is why we constantly pray. We keep remembering." For them, the seminary is a beacon of hope, a place where they embrace their calling. "In these difficulties, I feel that I am called to this, and I feel that I want to carry this cross and help others." The seminary represents the future of the Church, a place where young clerics grow into their mission. "I can see them change: Who the cleric was when he arrived and after, as he grows, accepts his mission, his calling." Prayer remains central to their perseverance. "Prayer helps to have a healthy spirit and to not give in to hatred, despair." Through prayer, these seminarians learn that good is stronger than evil. Aid to the Church in Need stands by these future priests, supporting them as they courageously carry t

Most Irish Catholics only have a vague understanding of this history of the persecution of Irish Catholics in the past, with what they do know lacking detail. ‘Our Martyrs’ tries to remedy this by providing full detail of the Penal Laws passed in Ireland and detailed accounts of the martyrdom of Irish Catholics. These accounts include Blessed Dermot O'Hurley, St. Oliver Plunket and many more.

ACN provides Mass Cards for occasions including Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, Easter, Christmas and more. You can also provide us with your own special intentions. When you submit a Mass Offering to ACN Ireland, you are supporting a priest in the suffering and persecuted Church who will personally celebrate the Holy Mass for your special intentions.

Wooden rosary beads made in the Holy Land with a Rosary Card.

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Make a huge difference in the lives of persecuted and suffering Christians around the world. With your donation, ACN Ireland can provide support to more than 5,000 projects every year.