For Ukrainian Orthodox in US, war news makes Easter feel 'very strange,' priest says

by PETER SMITH | Associated Press

Sat, April 23rd 2022, 2:19 PM UTC

Parishioners listen during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

A little girl watches as her mother kisses the Gospel book as she enters the church, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

Stickers, booklets and magnets are seen on sale where proceeds would be donated to Ukraine Aid, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

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Parishioners listen during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

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