In Ukraine's East, A Shrapnel-Scarred Monastery Is Caught Up In War And Religious Rivalry

The monks of the Svyatohirsk Lavra, a major monastery near the front line in Ukraine’s war-torn Donbas region, have been accused of siding with Russia-backed forces in the past. Now, the majestic site is caught in the middle of Russia’s war on Ukraine and a struggle for the Orthodox faithful.

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