Agata Kornhauser-Duda made the declaration at a festive breakfast organised by Polish Catholic charity Caritas in Warsaw on Sunday, state news agency PAP reported.
‘A celebration of the victory of good over evil’
The Polish president’s wife described Easter as “a celebration of resurrection, and of the spiritual boost that stems from the victory of good over evil, life over death.”
She added that this year the occasion was held “in the shadow of this terrible, cruel war.”
Ukrainian fortitude, Polish hospitality
“But it’s also taking place amid the extraordinary stance of the Ukrainian people, who are fighting for their homeland with such fortitude, dedication and determination,” Kornhauser-Duda said.
She commended her compatriots for "their big hearts,” saying that “since day one, without hesitation, they have offered refuge to the Ukrainian guests, creating a semblance of home for them.”
‘Ukraine won’t be left alone’
“What matters the most is that we are together, that we are brothers and sisters,” the Polish first lady told the gathering, which took place at a large welcome centre for those fleeing the Russian invasion.
“Ukraine won’t be left alone - I assure you that the Polish people are making every effort for this terrible war to end and for peace to ensue,” Kornhauser-Duda stated, as quoted by the PAP news agency.
Polish presidential couple extends Orthodox Easter wishes
Also on Sunday, the first lady joined Polish President Andrzej Duda in wishing all Eastern Christians a happy Easter.
Appearing in a video message, Poland’s first couple said they hoped the occasion would bring everyone “mutual kindness and hope.”
They added that 1,034 years after Ukraine became Christian, “we all want a just and lasting peace” for Poland’s war-torn eastern neighbour.
Monday is day 61 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Poland on Monday reported it had welcomed more than 2.94 million refugees fleeing Russia's war on Ukraine.
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Source: PAP, prezydent.pl