Global News published this video item, entitled “Berlin’s orthodox community welcomes Ukrainians for Easter mass” – below is their description.
Ukrainian refugees filled churches across central Europe on Sunday for Orthodox Easter in bittersweet celebrations, giving thanks for escaping a Russian invasion but dreaming of a return home to family members left behind.
At Berlin’s Nathanael Church, Ukrainian community leaders said the congregation of around 500 would swell to an expected 2,500 people for the celebrations, where refugees said the singing and traditions reminded them of home.
Inside the church, attendees crossed themselves while singing hymns as others silently took turns lighting candles. Outside, a long line of children stood on the grass with Easter egg baskets placed in front of them as a priest walked by, sprinkling them with water.
Diana Shyndak, originally from Kyiv, said thanks to the gathering of people and the atmosphere, everything was like in Ukraine. Her heart was hurting thinking of the many people who died, Shyndak told Reuters. They were praying every day for their people and children, she said.
More than 369,000 Ukrainians have registered in Germany after fleeing the war.
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