The Pesherska Lavra cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine, is a stunning sight. It’s also an important holy site for Orthodox Christians in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus. On Jan. 7, for the first time, the clergy leading Christmas morning services were affiliated with the Orthodox Church of Ukrainian. Previously, it was the religious leadership affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church and its Moscow Patriarch Kirill. He’s been a staunch supporter of Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine. The World’s Daniel Ofman was there for Christmas service and spoke with people in attendance.
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