Vigil at St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Sunday Feb 27, 2022. Blackburn Media photo by Stephanie Chaves. Vigil at St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Sunday Feb 27, 2022. Blackburn Media photo by Stephanie Chaves.
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Petrolia Legion to hold vigil in support of Ukraine

Another vigil is planned this Sunday in support of Ukraine and its people.

The outdoor public event is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. at the Petrolia Legion on Glenview Road.

Those in attendance will be invited following the vigil into the Legion for refreshments.

Last Sunday, about 250 residents gathered outside St. George's Ukranian Catholic Church in Sarnia for a vigil in solidarity with the country under attack by Russia.

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