COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Saturday that Ohio will observe a "Day of Prayer" for Ukraine on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2022.
Additionally, the Ukraine flag will be flown at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus as well as DeWine's residence in Bexley to "further show support for those under attack in Ukraine and for Ohio's Ukrainian population."
I have declared Sunday, February 27, 2022, a Day of Prayer in Ohio honoring the people of Ukraine. Ukraine's flag will also soon fly at the Ohio Statehouse and Governor's Residence to further show support for those under attack in Ukraine and for Ohio's Ukrainian population. pic.twitter.com/Vu8Nntz9r6
— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) February 26, 2022
DeWine said he plans to visit Northeast Ohio on Sunday to "stand in solidarity with Ohio's Ukrainian community."
He will visit St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Church, 7700 Hoertz Road, Parma at 9:30 a.m.
DeWine will be joined by his wife, Fran, at the prayer service.
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