During Easter services at the Church of St. John the Theologian in Kharkiv, hundreds gathered, representing unity in the face of adversity during the ongoing war. The church has transformed from a spiritual hub to a humanitarian center amidst the struggle. Similar gatherings, like those in Lukashivka, illustrate the commitment of worshippers, even near ruins from the Russian invasion. Despite Russia's declared Easter truce, attacks have continued, highlighting skepticism and the harsh reality of faith communities enduring with over 500 churches damaged since the war's onset.
Hundreds gathered at the Church of St. John the Theologian in Kharkiv for Easter services, a symbol of faith and resilience during Ukraine's ongoing war.
The Easter service on Sunday brought together soldiers, volunteers, and long-time parishioners in a show of unity and resilience.
In Lukashivka, worshippers marked Easter near the ruins of the Ascension Church, heavily damaged during the Russian invasion.
Across Ukraine, faith communities persist amid devastation, with over 500 churches damaged since the war began.
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