The Chaplain’s Battalion of Mariupol

The Chaplain’s Battalion of Mariupol, led by Gennadiy Mokhnenko, is composed of over 75 ordinary individuals who previously were church volunteers, business people and include former orphans, recovered alcoholics, and drug addicts. Despite their diverse backgrounds, they have emerged as frontline heroes in eastern Ukraine, risking their lives daily to provide essential spiritual and emotional support to civilians and military personnel. They conduct missions to evacuate civilians, deliver vital supplies, and boost morale, all while enduring separation from their families for over two years due to the ongoing conflict following the destruction of their city.