Resilience of the war refugees: case study of diaspora, religious and state bodies support of Ukrainians in the Republic of Croatia

Саган, Галина Василівна and Костюк, Тетяна Олександрівна (2026) Resilience of the war refugees: case study of diaspora, religious and state bodies support of Ukrainians in the Republic of Croatia Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe (April 2026) XLVI, 4, 4 (46). pp. 173-184. ISSN 2693-2229

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Abstract

This article is dedicated to the multifaceted support that Catholic organizations in the Republic of Croatia have been providing to Ukrainian refugees since the full-scale Russian invasion on February 24, 2022. The study examines in detail the historical context of the Ukrainian diaspora in Croatia and analyzes the systemic response of key religious institutions, including the Diocese of Križevci, Caritas, and the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS). Particular attention is paid to integration initiatives, such as educational programs developed by the Catholic University of Croatia (HKS), and the provision of spiritual and pastoral care, which remains the unique prerogative of the Church. The study emphasizes coordination between ecclesiastical and state bodies, and international foundations, such as Renovabis. The authors conclude that the comprehensive church response, encompassing humanitarian assistance, psychological support, and cultural integration, have played an important role in the successful adaptation of Ukrainian displaced persons and significantly contributed to their mental health and a positive humanitarian image of the Republic of Croatia.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords: Ukrainian refugees; Republic of Croatia; Eparchy of Križevci; Catholic Church; humanitarian aid; Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS); social integration; pastoral care; Greek Catholic Church; Caritas.
Subjects:	Статті у базах даних > Scopus > У виданнях Q1 Scopus
Divisions:	Факультет суспільно-гуманітарних наук > Кафедра всесвітньої історії
Depositing User:	Галина Васильевна Саган
Date Deposited:	21 May 2026 10:41
Last Modified:	21 May 2026 10:41
URI:	https://elibrary.kubg.edu.ua/id/eprint/57513

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