"Orthodox Church of Ukraine independence"

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23 Nov 2023

The Dormition Cathedral, the main church of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, is being viewed from the bell tower of Lavra in Kyiv, Ukraine, on November 22, 2023. The cathedral, which was destroyed by Soviet soldiers in 1941, was rebuilt in 2000 following Ukraine's independence.

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23 Nov 2023

The Dormition Cathedral, the main church of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, is being viewed from the bell tower of Lavra in Kyiv, Ukraine, on November 22, 2023. The cathedral, which was destroyed by Soviet soldiers in 1941, was rebuilt in 2000 following Ukraine's independence.

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23 Nov 2023

The Dormition Cathedral, the main church of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, is being viewed from the bell tower of Lavra in Kyiv, Ukraine, on November 22, 2023. The cathedral, which was destroyed by Soviet soldiers in 1941, was rebuilt in 2000 following Ukraine's independence.

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15 Apr 2023

Traditional Pasha (Easter bread) is seen in a shop window in central Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine on Orthodox Easter Saturday - April 15, 2023. Most of Ukrainians are Orthodox Christians or Greek Catholic Christians, both observe the eastern rite of Easter. Kyiv remains relatively peaceful as the Russian invasion continuous and Ukraine prepares for a spring counter-offensive to retake Ukrainian land occupied by Russia.

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15 Apr 2023

Monks walk on the yard in St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine on Orthodox Easter Saturday - April 15, 2023. Most of Ukrainians are Orthodox Christians or Greek Catholic Christians, both observe the eastern rite of Easter. Kyiv remains relatively peaceful as the Russian invasion continuous and Ukraine prepares for a spring counter-offensive to retake Ukrainian land occupied by Russia.

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15 Apr 2023

A Ukrainian woman burns a candle during the Holy Saturday celebrations in St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine on Orthodox Easter Saturday - April 15, 2023. Most of Ukrainians are Orthodox Christians or Greek Catholic Christians, both observe the eastern rite of Easter. Kyiv remains relatively peaceful as the Russian invasion continuous and Ukraine prepares for a spring counter-offensive to retake Ukrainian land occupied by Russia.

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15 Apr 2023

Ukrainian believers kiss an icon during the Holy Saturday celebrations in St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine on Orthodox Easter Saturday - April 15, 2023. Most of Ukrainians are Orthodox Christians or Greek Catholic Christians, both observe the eastern rite of Easter. Kyiv remains relatively peaceful as the Russian invasion continuous and Ukraine prepares for a spring counter-offensive to retake Ukrainian land occupied by Russia.

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15 Apr 2023

Hand-made biscuits are seen on a stand during Holy Saturday celebrations in St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine on Orthodox Easter Saturday - April 15, 2023. Most of Ukrainians are Orthodox Christians or Greek Catholic Christians, both observe the eastern rite of Easter. Kyiv remains relatively peaceful as the Russian invasion continuous and Ukraine prepares for a spring counter-offensive to retake Ukrainian land occupied by Russia.

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15 Apr 2023

Ukrainian believers pray during the Holy Saturday celebrations in St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine on Orthodox Easter Saturday - April 15, 2023. Most of Ukrainians are Orthodox Christians or Greek Catholic Christians, both observe the eastern rite of Easter. Kyiv remains relatively peaceful as the Russian invasion continuous and Ukraine prepares for a spring counter-offensive to retake Ukrainian land occupied by Russia.

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15 Apr 2023

An entrance is decorated with eggs and large sign XB (Christ has resurrected) during the Holy Saturday celebrations in St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine on Orthodox Easter Saturday - April 15, 2023. Most of Ukrainians are Orthodox Christians or Greek Catholic Christians, both observe the eastern rite of Easter. Kyiv remains relatively peaceful as the Russian invasion continuous and Ukraine prepares for a spring counter-offensive to retake Ukrainian land occupied by Russia.

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15 Apr 2023

A Ukrainian woman holds a basket during the Holy Saturday traditional food blessing with Holy Water in St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine on Orthodox Easter Saturday - April 15, 2023. According to the tradition the faithful bring their Easter food in a basket to be purified, it always is Pasha (Easter bread), painted egg (pysanka) among other. Most of Ukrainians are Orthodox Christians or Greek Catholic Christians, both observe the eastern rite of Easter. Kyiv remains relatively peaceful as the Russian invasion continuous and Ukraine prepares for a spring counter-offensive to retake Ukrainian land occupied by Russia.

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15 Apr 2023

Ukrainian believers stand by their food baskets during the Holy Saturday traditional food blessing with Holy Water in St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine on Orthodox Easter Saturday - April 15, 2023. According to the tradition the faithful bring their Easter food in a basket to be purified, it always is Pasha (Easter bread), painted egg (pysanka) among other. Most of Ukrainians are Orthodox Christians or Greek Catholic Christians, both observe the eastern rite of Easter. Kyiv remains relatively peaceful as the Russian invasion continuous and Ukraine prepares for a spring counter-offensive to retake Ukrainian land occupied by Russia.

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15 Apr 2023

Ukrainian believers stand by their food baskets during the Holy Saturday traditional food blessing with Holy Water in St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine on Orthodox Easter Saturday - April 15, 2023. According to the tradition the faithful bring their Easter food in a basket to be purified, it always is Pasha (Easter bread), painted egg (pysanka) among other. Most of Ukrainians are Orthodox Christians or Greek Catholic Christians, both observe the eastern rite of Easter. Kyiv remains relatively peaceful as the Russian invasion continuous and Ukraine prepares for a spring counter-offensive to retake Ukrainian land occupied by Russia.

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15 Apr 2023

Ukrainian believers stand by their food baskets during the Holy Saturday traditional food blessing with Holy Water in St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine on Orthodox Easter Saturday - April 15, 2023. According to the tradition the faithful bring their Easter food in a basket to be purified, it always is Pasha (Easter bread), painted egg (pysanka) among other. Most of Ukrainians are Orthodox Christians or Greek Catholic Christians, both observe the eastern rite of Easter. Kyiv remains relatively peaceful as the Russian invasion continuous and Ukraine prepares for a spring counter-offensive to retake Ukrainian land occupied by Russia.

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15 Apr 2023

A priest prays as Ukrainian believers attend the Holy Saturday traditional food blessing with Holy Water in St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine on Orthodox Easter Saturday - April 15, 2023. According to the tradition the faithful bring their Easter food in a basket to be purified, it always is Pasha (Easter bread), painted egg (pysanka) among other. Most of Ukrainians are Orthodox Christians or Greek Catholic Christians, both observe the eastern rite of Easter. Kyiv remains relatively peaceful as the Russian invasion continuous and Ukraine prepares for a spring counter-offensive to retake Ukrainian land occupied by Russia.

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15 Apr 2023

Ukrainian believers stand by their food basket during the Holy Saturday traditional food blessing with Holy Water in St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine on Orthodox Easter Saturday - April 15, 2023. According to the tradition the faithful bring their Easter food in a basket to be purified, it always is Pasha (Easter bread), painted egg (pysanka) among other. Most of Ukrainians are Orthodox Christians or Greek Catholic Christians, both observe the eastern rite of Easter. Kyiv remains relatively peaceful as the Russian invasion continuous and Ukraine prepares for a spring counter-offensive to retake Ukrainian land occupied by Russia.

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