Front-line Orikhiv in southeastern Ukraine

Front-line Orikhiv in southeastern Ukraine

ORIKHIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 12, 2025 - The Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos damaged by Russian shelling is seen in the distance in front-line Orikhiv, Polohy district, Zaporizhzhia region, southeastern Ukraine. (Photo by Dmytro Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Front-line Orikhiv in southeastern Ukraine

Front-line Orikhiv in southeastern Ukraine

ORIKHIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 12, 2025 - The Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos damaged by Russian shelling is seen in the distance in front-line Orikhiv, Polohy district, Zaporizhzhia region, southeastern Ukraine. (Photo by Dmytro Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Front-line Orikhiv in southeastern Ukraine

Front-line Orikhiv in southeastern Ukraine

ORIKHIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 12, 2025 - The Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos damaged by Russian shelling is seen in the distance in front-line Orikhiv, Polohy district, Zaporizhzhia region, southeastern Ukraine. (Photo by Dmytro Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Front-line Orikhiv in winter

Front-line Orikhiv in winter

ORIKHIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 8, 2025 - The Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos damaged by Russian shelling is seen behind a destroyed building in front-line Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, southeastern Ukraine. (Photo by Dmytro Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Zaporizhzhia police officers deliver Peace Light of Bethlehem to colleagues in frontline territories

Zaporizhzhia police officers deliver Peace Light of Bethlehem to colleagues in frontline territories

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 24, 2024 - A police officer of the Main Department of the National Police in Zaporizhzhia region holds a vigil lantern with the Peace Light of Bethlehem at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos damaged by Russian shelling, Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, southeastern Ukraine.

Zaporizhzhia police officers deliver Peace Light of Bethlehem to colleagues in frontline territories

Zaporizhzhia police officers deliver Peace Light of Bethlehem to colleagues in frontline territories

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 24, 2024 - A police officer of the Main Department of the National Police in Zaporizhzhia region holds a vigil lantern with the Peace Light of Bethlehem outside the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos damaged by Russian shelling, Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, southeastern Ukraine.

Zaporizhzhia police officers deliver Peace Light of Bethlehem to colleagues in frontline territories

Zaporizhzhia police officers deliver Peace Light of Bethlehem to colleagues in frontline territories

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 24, 2024 - A police officer of the Main Department of the National Police in Zaporizhzhia region holds a vigil lantern with the Peace Light of Bethlehem outside the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos damaged by Russian shelling, Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, southeastern Ukraine.

Zaporizhzhia police officers deliver Peace Light of Bethlehem to colleagues in frontline territories

Zaporizhzhia police officers deliver Peace Light of Bethlehem to colleagues in frontline territories

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 24, 2024 - The Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos is damaged by Russian shelling, Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, southeastern Ukraine.

Zaporizhzhia police officers deliver Peace Light of Bethlehem to colleagues in frontline territories

Zaporizhzhia police officers deliver Peace Light of Bethlehem to colleagues in frontline territories

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 24, 2024 - A police officer of the Main Department of the National Police in Zaporizhzhia region brings a vigil lantern with the Peace Light of Bethlehem to the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos damaged by Russian shelling, Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, southeastern Ukraine.

Zaporizhzhia police officers deliver Peace Light of Bethlehem to colleagues in frontline territories

Zaporizhzhia police officers deliver Peace Light of Bethlehem to colleagues in frontline territories

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 24, 2024 - The Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos is damaged by Russian shelling, Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, southeastern Ukraine.

Aftermath of Russian missile strike in Dnipropetrovsk region

Aftermath of Russian missile strike in Dnipropetrovsk region

TSARYCHANKA, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 30, 2024 - The Holy Intercession Church in Tsarychanka village affected by a Russian missile attack, Dnipro district, Dnipropetrovsk region, east-central Ukraine.

Ukrainian defenders serve in Zaporizhzhia sector

Ukrainian defenders serve in Zaporizhzhia sector

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - MAY 20, 2024 - AChurch of the Intercession destroyed by Russian shelling, Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine.

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - The Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos (back) situated at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - Priests sprinkle holy water during the blessing of their baskets at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - People visit the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion to bless their baskets at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - Priests bless devotees and their baskets with holy water at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - People visit the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion to bless their baskets at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - A priest is pictured at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - People visit the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion to bless their baskets at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - People visit the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion to bless their baskets at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - People visit the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion to bless their baskets at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - Priests bless devotees and their baskets with holy water at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - Priests sprinkle holy water during the blessing of their baskets at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - An Easter basket is seen on the ground during the consecration ceremony at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - A priest is pictured at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - A priest is pictured at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - Priests bless devotees and their baskets with holy water at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - People visit the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion to bless their baskets at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - A priest is pictured at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - A priest is pictured at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

Life in Orikhiv situated close to front line

Life in Orikhiv situated close to front line

ORIKHIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 28, 2024 - The Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos destroyed as a result of Russian shelling is seen in Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, southeastern Ukraine.

Life in Orikhiv situated close to front line

Life in Orikhiv situated close to front line

ORIKHIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 28, 2024 - The Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos destroyed as a result of Russian shelling is seen in Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, southeastern Ukraine.