a desecrated country is seeking its protector. orthodox easter, this nation s most cherished moment now less a celebration, more a search for solace. ukrainians and their defenders engaged in what they see as their sacred fight to safeguard their homeland. translation: with the war in ukraine, christ s - resurrection symbolises life over death, victory over the enemy who came to try to conquer us and enslave our people. we see how our neighbour is morally bankrupt and how ukrainians are united like never before. ukraine s church has long fought for autonomy from russia. the religious battle now hardened by the military one, to throw off the shackles of moscow. their faith and their fighting are bringing together ukrainians, renewing
a desecrated country is seeking its protector. 0rthodox easter, this nation s most cherished moment, now less a celebration, more a search for solace. ukrainians and their defenders engaged in what they see as their sacred fight to safeguard their homeland. translation: with the war in ukraine, christ s - resurrection symbolises life over death, victory over the enemy who came to try to conquer us and enslave our people. we see how our neighbour is morally bankrupt and how ukrainians are united like never before. ukraine s church has long fought for autonomy from russia. the religious battle now hardened by the military one, to throw off the shackles of moscow. their faith and their fighting are bringing together ukrainians, renewing their spirit of national identity, standing together
translation: with the war in ukraine, christ s - resurrection symbolises life over death, victory over the enemy who came to try to conquer us and enslave our people. we see how our neighbour is morally bankrupt and how ukrainians are united like never before. ukraine s church has long fought for autonomy from russia. the religious battle now hardened by the military one, to throw off the shackles of moscow. their faith and their fighting are bringing together ukrainians, renewing their spirit of national identity, standing together amidst this country s intense trauma. easter is a moment of rebirth and for ukraine this year, it s one of strengthening their pride and independence. in russia, too, church and war are intertwined. the president, backed by the patriarch, has called it a holy battle against an immoral west .
a desecrated country is seeking its protector. orthodox easter, this nation s most cherished moment now less a celebration, more a search for solace. ukrainians and their defenders engaged in what they see as their sacred fight to safeguard their homeland. translation: with the war in ukraine, christ s - resurrection symbolises life over death, victory over the enemy who came to try to conquer us and enslave our people. we see how our neighbour is morally bankrupt and how ukrainians are united like never before. ukraine s church has long fought for autonomy from russia. the religious battle now hardened by the military one, to throw off the shackles of moscow. their faith and their fighting are bringing together ukrainians, renewing their spirit of national identity, standing together amidst this country s intense trauma. easter is a moment of rebirth
engaged in what they see as their sacred fight to safeguard their homeland. translation: with the war . in ukraine, christ s resurrection symbolises life over death, victory over the enemy who came to try to conquer us and enslave our people. we see how our neighbour is morally bankrupt and how ukrainians are united like never before. ukraine s church has long fought for autonomy from russia. the religious battle is now hardened by the military one to throw off the shackles of moscow. their faith and their fighting are bringing together ukrainians, renewing their spirit of national identity, standing together amidst this country s intense trauma. easter is a moment of rebirth and for ukraine this year, it is one of strengthening their pride and independence. in russia as well, church and war are intertwined.