Antonina Tadeushivna Groza is a 69-year-old woman who has endured deep losses. Six years ago, she buried her daughter, and since then has taken full responsibility for her 14-year-old granddaughter. As her legal guardian, she strives to provide the girl with everything she needs for life and education.
They live in an unfinished house in Vinytsa that still requires repairs. Despite the difficult conditions, Antonina Tadeushivna does her best to create comfort and warmth for her granddaughter. The loss of her daughter remains an open wound, a pain that has not eased with time. Her granddaughter, too, struggles with the absence of her mother and has been seeing a psychologist for several years.
With deep faith, Antonina Tadeushivna counts the years of her life and asks God for only one thing — to live long enough to see her granddaughter finish school, gain an education, and build a profession. In this hope, she finds strength and purpose.
Iryna Dmytrivna lives in the city of Ternopil. She has lived her whole life alone — never having a husband or children. Moreover, the war forced her to leave her native Kharkiv and move to a new city as an internally displaced person. Despite all this, she tries not to lose her faith and hope.
Iryna started working at the age of 15, but after turning 30, she fell ill and was granted a second-degree disability, which forced her to leave her job. Life has not been easy, but she has found her strength in God. Iryna regularly attends a local church, sincerely loves the Lord, and spends much time in prayer. Her faith sustains not only herself but also inspires those around her.
Olena Hryhorivna lives in the city of Ternopil. Her life has been filled with great losses and trials. Thirty years ago, her husband died tragically, leaving her alone with a little daughter. She dedicated all her strength to raising her, working for more than 40 years as a pharmacist, though earning only a minimal salary. Yet another tragedy struck seven years ago when her daughter passed away prematurely, leaving behind two children.
Today, Olena fully cares for her 11-year-old grandson. The boy has no father, so his grandmother is both mother and father to him. She looks after his food, schooling, and clothing, trying to give him everything he needs to grow. Despite serious health issues — cataract in one eye and no money for treatment — Olena keeps fighting and believing in a brighter future. Her heart is filled with love for her grandson and unwavering faith that God will help her walk this difficult path.
Khrystyna Florivna lives in Ternopil. She devoted her entire life to working as a nurse in a hospital, always helping patients with her kind and compassionate heart. Today she lives alone: her husband passed away long ago, and her relatives are far away.
Three years ago, Khrystyna Florivna suffered a severe back injury after a fall. She spent an entire year bedridden, praying constantly for God to help her recover. Her prayers were answered — now she can get up and even go outside on her own.
Her pension is very modest, barely covering basic needs, yet despite her hardships, Khrystyna Florivna is deeply grateful for any support. She wholeheartedly shares her testimony about God’s miracle in her life: after a year of immobility, she is walking again.
Myroslav Vasylovych lives in Ternopil. He has been disabled since childhood and has limited mobility. He has lived alone all his life, never having a family, but he was always active in public work, helping people with disabilities.
Despite his own challenges, Myroslav Vasylovych has always been kind, compassionate, and open-hearted. Faith plays a central role in his life — he devotes much time to spiritual growth, prayer, and trusting God.
Recently, his health has worsened, and his small social pension is often not enough to cover even basic needs. Yet, despite these difficulties, Myroslav Vasylovych remains deeply grateful for any attention and support he receives.
Mariya Kupriyanova is a 75-year-old lonely woman who lost her husband and son twenty years ago. She now lives alone in a small village house, with no close relatives. All her life, Mariya worked in the collective farm, tending to agriculture, growing vegetables and fruits. She was always active, hardworking, and ready to help her neighbors.
However, in recent years, her health has declined, and now she herself is in need of care and support. Despite the challenges, Mariya keeps kindness and warmth in her heart. She loves animals very much — stray cats often come to her yard, and she feeds them with affection and care.
Her greatest strength comes from her faith in God. She constantly seeks spiritual fellowship, as it is very important to her. Every day she prays for people, for Ukraine, for peace, and for salvation. Her heart is filled with love and faith, which help her endure despite her loneliness.
Raisa Ivanivna Olifir is a 70-year-old woman from Ternopil who lives alone and rents a small place. She never had a husband or a family of her own, but she has always been kind and open-hearted toward others. In her younger years, she worked as an actress in the theater, bringing joy and emotions to people from the stage. At the same time, she was never afraid of hard work and always found ways to help those around her.
Today, Raisa Ivanivna remains a warm and optimistic person. She has a deep faith in God and entrusts her life entirely to Him. Her small pension barely covers her living expenses and health needs, making life challenging. Yet, despite all the difficulties, she radiates kindness and hope, drawing her strength from faith and love for life.
Nadiya Maksymivna Marchevska is a 75-year-old resident of Ternopil. She was never married and devoted her entire life to working at a cotton factory. In her large workplace community, she was always respected and appreciated for her kindness, integrity, and genuine attitude toward others.
Today, she is a second-degree disabled person. She underwent a serious surgery, and during the war her health has worsened, especially with problems in her legs. Her small pension often isn’t enough to cover medical expenses.
Despite these hardships, Nadiya Maksymivna keeps her faith and inner strength. She loves spending time with the Bible and entrusts all her life’s circumstances to God. Her calmness and wisdom are a true example of how to remain strong in spirit even in old age and through life’s trials.
Mariya Yaroslavivna Rutetska is a 78-year-old resident of Ternopil. She lives alone in a small one-room apartment, as she has neither family nor close relatives. Throughout her life, she worked as a nanny in a kindergarten, giving children her love, care, and tenderness, while assisting the teachers in their daily work.
Now retired, she dedicates much of her time to prayer and studying the Bible, which has become her main source of strength. However, her health has declined in recent years: she suffers from leg pain that makes it difficult to walk without assistance, and her cardiovascular conditions have worsened. Her minimal pension barely covers the cost of necessary medications.
Despite these hardships, Mariya Yaroslavivna remains gentle and grateful. Her life is a true example of devotion and sincere love for others.
Nina Vasylivna lives in the city of Ternopil. She dedicated her entire life to working at a machine-building plant — starting as a copyist and later becoming an engineer. Today, she lives alone. She has relatives, but they live far away, so most of her days pass in the quiet of her home.
During the war, Nina’s health conditions worsened: her mobility became limited, and her eyesight declined, leaving her almost homebound. Yet, despite these hardships, she remains strong in spirit and full of hope. She trusts in the Lord and spends much time reading the Holy Scriptures.
Nina Vasylivna is always sincerely glad when someone visits her. Having the opportunity to talk about faith, share her spiritual reflections, and simply hear a kind word brings her deep joy.
Romaniya Illivna lives in a village in the Ternopil district. A year ago, she lost her husband, and since her children live far away, she spends most of her time alone. With no close family nearby, she does her best to stay strong.
All her life, Romaniya Illivna worked as a laborer at a cotton factory. There she had many friends who deeply respected her for her kind and sincere heart. Even now, she remains a source of wise advice for those who turn to her.
She suffers from serious chronic illnesses, and her small pension barely covers the cost of medicine. Yet despite all the hardships, Romaniya Illivna finds strength in prayer and reading the Bible. Every day, she prays fervently for Ukraine, for peace, and for the lives of its people
Lyudmyla Mykhailivna lives in the city of Ternopil. She devoted her entire working life to the machine-building factory, where she worked as a cleaner in the workshop. She was always very diligent and responsible, often recognized for her hard work — her name frequently appeared on the honor board. For younger colleagues, she became an example of honesty, integrity, and kindness.
Today, she lives alone with no close family around. During the war, her health has deteriorated significantly, yet she does not lose hope. Lyudmyla Mykhailivna entrusts her life to the Lord, and her strong faith not only sustains her but also inspires those around her
Orest Mykolayovych lives in the city of Ternopil. He is a second-group disabled person and lives alone. Throughout his working life, he devoted himself to a unique craft — woodcarving, mastering a rare art that required great patience and skill. Six months ago, he faced his greatest sorrow — the death of his beloved wife, with whom he shared 56 years of life together. This loss has brought him deep grief and made this period of his life especially difficult.
Despite the hardships, Orest Mykolayovych does not lose his faith. In his heart, the name of the Lord and Jesus Christ always comes first. Today, he needs support, care, and encouragement, as alongside his emotional pain, he also struggles with financial difficulties related to his treatment.
Liudmyla Yosypivna lives in the city of Ternopil. She has been living alone in a one-room apartment since her husband passed away 15 years ago. Her life is very modest, as most of her pension goes toward medicine and utility bills. Despite all difficulties, she keeps her heart open and her faith strong.
Half a year ago, she suffered a serious accident — a broken leg with complications. Now, she moves with crutches, as her rehabilitation is long and difficult, and she needs support. She greatly appreciates any care, especially heartfelt conversations with believers. Above all, she values the chance to share her faith, to testify about God’s mercy, and to thank Him even in the most challenging circumstances.
Nataliia Mykhailivna lives in the city of Ternopil. She lives alone, as her husband passed away many years ago. Throughout her working life, she was employed at a cotton factory as a general laborer, where she was respected for her diligence, kindness, and joyful spirit. Despite the hardships she faced, Nataliia always found the strength to support others with a kind word.
For the last five years, she has been bravely fighting a severe oncological disease. During this time, she has undergone numerous rounds of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Yet, she does not give up — her faith in God and her love for life help her endure, keep light in her heart, and even inspire others to stay strong. Nataliia is sincerely grateful for any support and assistance, as it gives her even more strength to move forward.
Tetiana Stanislavivna Hanich lives in the city of Ternopil. She spent her entire life working as an orthopedic doctor in the trauma unit, saving people in the most difficult moments. Day and night, she was there for those who needed help, offering hope and relief.
Eight years ago, her husband passed away, and her children now live far away. After retirement and these painful losses, Tetiana’s heart problems worsened, especially during the war. Today, she walks with the help of canes, as moving has become difficult for her. Despite pain and hardships, she holds firmly to her faith, spends much time in prayer, and sincerely rejoices at every sign of attention and support.
Olha Mykolaivna Holub lives in the city of Ternopil. In 2023, she was forced to leave her native Kherson due to occupation. Now she stays with a kind family who took her in, as she cannot afford to rent an apartment on her own. Before retirement, she worked as a teacher, giving all her love to children and teaching them not only knowledge but also kindness.
Olha Mykolaivna’s greatest dream is for the war to end so she can return home, to her house, her yard, and her beloved garden. The war has worsened her health, as her chronic asthma has become more severe and troubles her often. Yet faith helps her endure. Whenever her health allows, she attends church, for her connection with God has become her greatest strength and comfort.