Somber Orthodox Christmas for Ukrainian newcomers: ‘They don’t want to suffer anymore’
Russia has sustained heavy losses in recent days, including scores of troops killed on New Year’s Eve in the deadliest incident of the war it has acknowledged for its own troops.Despite all she’s been through, Demiamenko said she feels safe, supported and has much to be grateful for this Christmas season as she and her family start over.“They have not turned their backs on us — everyone is so kind.”Russia’s Orthodox Church observes Christmas on Jan. 7.
The main Orthodox Church in Ukraine has rejected the authority of Moscow, and many Ukrainian believers have shifted their calendar to celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25, as in the West.— With files from Olena Harmash and Herbert Villarraga, Reuters
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