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Ukrainians who fled war celebrate Orthodox Easter in Montreal

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Both Easter Sundays celebrate the resurrection of Christ and observe the Holy week leading up to Easter. However, the dates for these celebrations are different based on which calendar is used. Unlike Easter celebrated by Catholics and Protestants, Orthodox Easter always happens after the Jewish festival of Passover. In Eastern Orthodox Christianity, the preparations begin with Great Lent, 40 days of reflection and fasting.

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Ukrainians who fled war celebrate Orthodox Easter in Montreal

Over 500 people arrived for Easter blessings Sunday morning at St. Sophie Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral. "I was really, really surprised," said Father Volodymyr Kouchnir.

5 months ago

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CNN

Russian President Putin celebrates Orthodox Easter amid ongoing war in Ukraine

As Russia continues its barrage of missile strikes on Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin is celebrating Orthodox Easter in Moscow. While most Russians are marking the holiday, some are voicing doubts about their president's war.

5 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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New York Post

Ukraine, Russia exchange POWs as Orthodox Christians celebrate a subdued Easter holiday

More than 100 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been released as part of a major Easter exchange with Russia.

5 months ago·New York, United States

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The Globe & Mail

Ukrainians celebrate Orthodox Easter despite curfews, security concerns

Thousands gathered at Kyiv’s Holy Dormition Cathedral and in the courtyard of St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery for Easter services and to have their baskets of food blessed by priests

5 months ago·Canada

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Korrespondent.net

Epiphany congratulated Ukrainians on Easter

The head of the OCU recalled that the power of evil is temporary, and the victory of truth and good is eternal. The resurrection of Christ convinces us and confirms this.

5 months ago·Kyiv, Ukraine

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RIA Novosti [🇷🇺-affiliated]

Putin congratulated Orthodox Christians on Easter

President Vladimir Putin congratulated Orthodox Christians on Easter, and the corresponding telegram was published on the Kremlin's website. RIA Novosti, 16.04.2023

5 months ago

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