Richmonders pray for peace and the people of Ukraine at a vigil held March 3 at Monroe Park by the Virginia Commonwealth University campus. The vigil was organized by the Rev. Joe Ellison Jr., the chaplain for Virginia Union University’s athletic teams, who spoke during the candlelight event. Various pastors and community members attended the vigil in support, including representatives from the offices of Gov. Glenn A. Youngkin and Mayor Levar M. Stoney.