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New posters in the Spiritual Center of St. John Paul II call for responsibility for nature

Motivational eco-educational posters and stickers have appeared on the interior walls of the Spiritual Center of St. John Paul II in the village of Antalovtsi, encouraging visitors to treat the environment as God's creation responsibly. These posters, designed to look like human footprints, represent our efforts to acknowledge the importance of preserving nature.

Motivational eco-educational posters and stickers have appeared on the interior walls of the Spiritual Center of St. John Paul II in the village of Antalovtsi, encouraging visitors to treat the environment as God’s creation responsibly. These posters, designed to look like human footprints, represent our efforts to acknowledge the importance of preserving nature. Each footprint bears a thoughtful message, prompting reflection on our daily actions. Quotes such as “The basis of happiness is in harmony with God, people, and nature,” “Destroying the environment is a serious sin,” and “Environmental education is the first step to be in harmony with Creation” encourage youth and respect for the environment.

These posters were created by the Ecological Commission of the MGCE in collaboration with the Institute of Ecological and Religious Studies and the Interreligious and Civil Environmental Forum of Eastern Europe (IRCEF). They were assembled by children from the Eparchial Summer Camp “Influencer of God” under the guidance of teacher Khrystyna Leshko.

The initiative began with a thematic eco-educational session led by Ms. Leshko. During this session, she highlighted the impact of humans on the environment and emphasized the close connection between nature and humanity, instilling a desire to protect the environment in the young participants. The children shared their thoughts and experiences regarding environmental protection, interpreting the messages inscribed on the footprints. After the theoretical part, the “eco-traces” were positioned on the ground floor of the Spiritual Center, quickly catching the attention of visitors and highlighting the significance of environmental responsibility right from their entry.

The event was held in the framework of cooperation between the Interreligious and Civil Environmental Forum of Eastern Europe (IRCEF) headed by Olexander Bokotey) and the German Nature Conservation Union (NABU Bundesverband, NABU International), project coordinators Ivan Tymofeiev (NABU), and Nataliya Kulya (IRCEF).

Informational Service of the IRCEF and the Ecological Commission of the MGCE

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