Soldiers celebrate the fourth Easter in the front row in Ukraine
AdvertisementMore than two billion Christians around the world celebrated Easter on Sunday to commemorate the resurrection after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This holiday is considered the most important in the Christian worship calendar, which creates the central principle of faith.
But celebrating this religious date in a peaceful and secure environment is not possible for soldiers in the front row of war in Ukraine.
On Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin, announced Shutdown To allow for a moment’s rest and holiday celebration, this year, Orthodox and Catholic Christians failed a single day after 2017.
Silence continued shortly after the mutual blame for breaking the fight.
President Da Uknia, Volodimir Jelenski, Russia accused of attacking Ukrainian cities with drones and missiles In an X release, Kremlin said he was trying to sell his temporary fight to the world.
“From the morning of Easter, we may say that the Russian army is trying to create a common appearance of the ceasefire.
Although Putin announced the ceasefire in Easter, Jelensky said 59 Ukrainian forces had registered 59 Russian bombings and five units of attacks and dozens of drone attacks.
Despite the ceasefire, the Russian Defense Ministry has accused Ukrainian forces night attacks in the Donetsk region. He sent 48 drones to the Russian territory of Ukraine.
The Russian Defense Ministry said it was “killed and injured among the public,” he said.
Russian employees established in the Ukrainian region, which were somewhat occupied by Gerson, claimed that Ukrainian forces had carried out attacks.
But despite the difficulties of the war, many Easter masses were organized in many Ukrainian cities. The capital, Kiev, celebrated his fourth Easter holiday under military law.
Hundreds of people personally watched the festivals at the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Greek-Cotemic church. Masses were also sent online for those who could not attend.
On Sunday, hundreds of believers met for Easter festivals at St. John Church, a long -standing spiritual and community center in Karki.
The church served as the source of strength during the independence of Ukraine and gained a new meaning during the large -scale Russian invasion, becoming a humanitarian center.
Father Victor Marinsak, known as the “Father of the Karkiv Ground” after the 2004 Orange Revolution, has directed the Pascal worship with Karkiv’s Bishop Mytropan.
AdvertisementThe festival combined the wide range of elements of the Ukrainian society, including long -term soldiers, volunteers and churches.
Army Chaplin also attended to bless traditional Easter bread.
Russian soldiers also celebrated Easter in the front row. Orthodox military personnel showed to participate in traditional Easter practices such as video and egg color released by the Ministry of Defense.
Soldiers received hot food and cakes, and attended Easter Moses at one of the churches of the special part of military operations.
AdvertisementMany expect that this is the last largest party celebrated in war conditions, as it continues to end the war protected by US President Donald Trump.
In a publication of his own social truth – Trump wrote on Sunday, hoping that this week could reach an agreement between Kiev and Moscow.
