An extraordinary new church is bringing spiritual comfort to war-weary residents of the Ukrainian village of Lypivka this Orthodox Easter seasonDamaged in war, a vibrant church in Ukraine rises as a symbol of the country's faithLYPIVKA, Ukraine -- This Orthodox Easter season, an extraordinary new church is bringing spiritual comfort to war-weary residents of the Ukrainian village of Lypivka. The two-week Russian occupation left the village shattered and the church itself — a modern replacement for an older structure — damaged while still under construction. Many belong to the independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine, with which the Lypivka church is affiliated. The rival Ukrainian Orthodox Church was loyal to the patriarch in Moscow until splitting from Russia after the 2022 invasion and is viewed with suspicion by many Ukrainians. How can I save myself and especially my daughters?”She goes to Lypivka’s church regularly, saying it’s a “place you can shelter mentally, within yourself.”As Ukraine marks its third Easter at war, the church is nearing completion.

Source: ABC News May 03, 2024 15:33 UTC