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For Ukrainian Orthodox in US, war news casts pall on Easter

Fr. Mykola Ivanov gives Holy Communion to Olga Feudal, 96, during Easter Devine Services at Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in Shamokin, Pa., Sunday, April 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Fr. Mykola Ivanov enters the front doors of Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in Shamokin, Pa., Sunday, April 17, 2022, during Easter Morning Devine Services to symbolize the opening the tomb of Jesus. Joshua Wisotski is left and Dave Kaleta is right. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) A Prayer for Ukraine is displayed on a stand during Easter Morning Devine Services at Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in Shamokin, Pa., Sunday, April 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Fr. Mykola Ivanov, left, with an altar server prepare for Easter Food and Pascha Blessing with in the basement hall at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Saturday, April 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) A woven crown of thorns, depicting the ones placed on the head of Jesus during the events leading up to his crucifixion Service at the Grave at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Saturday, April 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) A wreath that reads "Stand With Ukraine" is seen during the Easter Food and Pascha Blessing at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Saturday, April 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Fr. Mykola Ivanov, with an incense burner, leads members of his congregation in the procession of the Holy Shroud on Good Friday at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Friday, April 15, 2022. The Holy Shroud is taken outside around the church to symbolize the funeral procession of Christ to the grave. The Holy Shroud is a cloth depicting the Savior lying in the tomb. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Joshua Wisotski carries the crucifix as he leads the congregation for the procession of the Holy Shroud on Good Friday at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa.,Friday, April 15, 2022. The Holy Shroud is taken outside around the church to symbolize the funeral procession of Christ to the grave. The Holy Shroud is a cloth depicting the Savior lying in the tomb. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Members of the congregation preform the procession of the Holy Shroud on Good Friday at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Friday, April 15, 2022. The Holy Shroud is taken outside around the church to symbolize the funeral procession of Christ to the grave. The Holy Shroud is a cloth depicting the Savior lying in the tomb. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Fr. Mykola Ivanov, top center, members of the congregation and altar servers preform the procession of the Holy Shroud on Good Friday at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Friday, April 15, 2022. The Holy Shroud is taken outside around the church to symbolize the funeral procession of Christ to the grave. The Holy Shroud is a cloth depicting the Savior lying in the tomb. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Stickers, booklets and magnets are seen on sale where proceeds would be donated to Ukraine Aid, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) James McKeown kneels during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Mike Jones kisses an image of Christ during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners kneel during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral on Friday, April 22, 2022, in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A girl rests on her mother's shoulders during Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners listen during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Rev. Richard Jendras blesses parishioners during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Zoe Jones, 10, center, walks with her sister Kyra, 6, second left, as they carry candles for a procession around their church building during a Good Friday service on Friday, April 22, 2022, at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners attend a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Friday, April 22, 2022 in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A little girl watches as her mother kisses the Gospel book as she enters the church, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) The domes of the Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church are seen nestled the heart of Shamokin, Pa., on Good Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Fr. Mykola Ivanov celebrates vespers and procession of the Holy Shroud on Good Friday at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Parishioners walk in procession around the church, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A girl looks at her mother while holding a candle during Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Friday, April 22, 2022, in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Fr. Mykola Ivanov gives Holy Communion to Olga Feudal, 96, during Easter Devine Services at Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in Shamokin, Pa., Sunday, April 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Fr. Mykola Ivanov enters the front doors of Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in Shamokin, Pa., Sunday, April 17, 2022, during Easter Morning Devine Services to symbolize the opening the tomb of Jesus. Joshua Wisotski is left and Dave Kaleta is right. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) A Prayer for Ukraine is displayed on a stand during Easter Morning Devine Services at Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in Shamokin, Pa., Sunday, April 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Fr. Mykola Ivanov, left, with an altar server prepare for Easter Food and Pascha Blessing with in the basement hall at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Saturday, April 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) A woven crown of thorns, depicting the ones placed on the head of Jesus during the events leading up to his crucifixion Service at the Grave at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Saturday, April 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) A wreath that reads "Stand With Ukraine" is seen during the Easter Food and Pascha Blessing at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Saturday, April 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Fr. Mykola Ivanov, with an incense burner, leads members of his congregation in the procession of the Holy Shroud on Good Friday at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Friday, April 15, 2022. The Holy Shroud is taken outside around the church to symbolize the funeral procession of Christ to the grave. The Holy Shroud is a cloth depicting the Savior lying in the tomb. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Joshua Wisotski carries the crucifix as he leads the congregation for the procession of the Holy Shroud on Good Friday at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa.,Friday, April 15, 2022. The Holy Shroud is taken outside around the church to symbolize the funeral procession of Christ to the grave. The Holy Shroud is a cloth depicting the Savior lying in the tomb. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Members of the congregation preform the procession of the Holy Shroud on Good Friday at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Friday, April 15, 2022. The Holy Shroud is taken outside around the church to symbolize the funeral procession of Christ to the grave. The Holy Shroud is a cloth depicting the Savior lying in the tomb. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Fr. Mykola Ivanov, top center, members of the congregation and altar servers preform the procession of the Holy Shroud on Good Friday at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Friday, April 15, 2022. The Holy Shroud is taken outside around the church to symbolize the funeral procession of Christ to the grave. The Holy Shroud is a cloth depicting the Savior lying in the tomb. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Stickers, booklets and magnets are seen on sale where proceeds would be donated to Ukraine Aid, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) James McKeown kneels during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Mike Jones kisses an image of Christ during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners kneel during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral on Friday, April 22, 2022, in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A girl rests on her mother's shoulders during Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners listen during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Rev. Richard Jendras blesses parishioners during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Zoe Jones, 10, center, walks with her sister Kyra, 6, second left, as they carry candles for a procession around their church building during a Good Friday service on Friday, April 22, 2022, at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners attend a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Friday, April 22, 2022 in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A little girl watches as her mother kisses the Gospel book as she enters the church, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) The domes of the Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church are seen nestled the heart of Shamokin, Pa., on Good Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Fr. Mykola Ivanov celebrates vespers and procession of the Holy Shroud on Good Friday at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Parishioners walk in procession around the church, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A girl looks at her mother while holding a candle during Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Friday, April 22, 2022, in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Fr. Mykola Ivanov gives Holy Communion to Olga Feudal, 96, during Easter Devine Services at Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in Shamokin, Pa., Sunday, April 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Fr. Mykola Ivanov enters the front doors of Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in Shamokin, Pa., Sunday, April 17, 2022, during Easter Morning Devine Services to symbolize the opening the tomb of Jesus. Joshua Wisotski is left and Dave Kaleta is right. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) A Prayer for Ukraine is displayed on a stand during Easter Morning Devine Services at Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in Shamokin, Pa., Sunday, April 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Fr. Mykola Ivanov, left, with an altar server prepare for Easter Food and Pascha Blessing with in the basement hall at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Saturday, April 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) A woven crown of thorns, depicting the ones placed on the head of Jesus during the events leading up to his crucifixion Service at the Grave at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Saturday, April 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) A wreath that reads "Stand With Ukraine" is seen during the Easter Food and Pascha Blessing at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Saturday, April 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Fr. Mykola Ivanov, with an incense burner, leads members of his congregation in the procession of the Holy Shroud on Good Friday at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Friday, April 15, 2022. The Holy Shroud is taken outside around the church to symbolize the funeral procession of Christ to the grave. The Holy Shroud is a cloth depicting the Savior lying in the tomb. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Joshua Wisotski carries the crucifix as he leads the congregation for the procession of the Holy Shroud on Good Friday at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa.,Friday, April 15, 2022. The Holy Shroud is taken outside around the church to symbolize the funeral procession of Christ to the grave. The Holy Shroud is a cloth depicting the Savior lying in the tomb. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Members of the congregation preform the procession of the Holy Shroud on Good Friday at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Friday, April 15, 2022. The Holy Shroud is taken outside around the church to symbolize the funeral procession of Christ to the grave. The Holy Shroud is a cloth depicting the Savior lying in the tomb. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Fr. Mykola Ivanov, top center, members of the congregation and altar servers preform the procession of the Holy Shroud on Good Friday at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Friday, April 15, 2022. The Holy Shroud is taken outside around the church to symbolize the funeral procession of Christ to the grave. The Holy Shroud is a cloth depicting the Savior lying in the tomb. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Stickers, booklets and magnets are seen on sale where proceeds would be donated to Ukraine Aid, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) James McKeown kneels during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Mike Jones kisses an image of Christ during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners kneel during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral on Friday, April 22, 2022, in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A girl rests on her mother's shoulders during Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners listen during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Rev. Richard Jendras blesses parishioners during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Zoe Jones, 10, center, walks with her sister Kyra, 6, second left, as they carry candles for a procession around their church building during a Good Friday service on Friday, April 22, 2022, at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners attend a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Friday, April 22, 2022 in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A little girl watches as her mother kisses the Gospel book as she enters the church, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) The domes of the Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church are seen nestled the heart of Shamokin, Pa., on Good Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Fr. Mykola Ivanov celebrates vespers and procession of the Holy Shroud on Good Friday at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Parishioners walk in procession around the church, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A girl looks at her mother while holding a candle during Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Friday, April 22, 2022, in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Fr. Mykola Ivanov gives Holy Communion to Olga Feudal, 96, during Easter Devine Services at Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in Shamokin, Pa., Sunday, April 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Fr. Mykola Ivanov enters the front doors of Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in Shamokin, Pa., Sunday, April 17, 2022, during Easter Morning Devine Services to symbolize the opening the tomb of Jesus. Joshua Wisotski is left and Dave Kaleta is right. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) A Prayer for Ukraine is displayed on a stand during Easter Morning Devine Services at Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in Shamokin, Pa., Sunday, April 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Fr. Mykola Ivanov, left, with an altar server prepare for Easter Food and Pascha Blessing with in the basement hall at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Saturday, April 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) A woven crown of thorns, depicting the ones placed on the head of Jesus during the events leading up to his crucifixion Service at the Grave at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Saturday, April 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) A wreath that reads "Stand With Ukraine" is seen during the Easter Food and Pascha Blessing at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Saturday, April 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Fr. Mykola Ivanov, with an incense burner, leads members of his congregation in the procession of the Holy Shroud on Good Friday at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Friday, April 15, 2022. The Holy Shroud is taken outside around the church to symbolize the funeral procession of Christ to the grave. The Holy Shroud is a cloth depicting the Savior lying in the tomb. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Joshua Wisotski carries the crucifix as he leads the congregation for the procession of the Holy Shroud on Good Friday at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa.,Friday, April 15, 2022. The Holy Shroud is taken outside around the church to symbolize the funeral procession of Christ to the grave. The Holy Shroud is a cloth depicting the Savior lying in the tomb. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Members of the congregation preform the procession of the Holy Shroud on Good Friday at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Friday, April 15, 2022. The Holy Shroud is taken outside around the church to symbolize the funeral procession of Christ to the grave. The Holy Shroud is a cloth depicting the Savior lying in the tomb. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Fr. Mykola Ivanov, top center, members of the congregation and altar servers preform the procession of the Holy Shroud on Good Friday at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Friday, April 15, 2022. The Holy Shroud is taken outside around the church to symbolize the funeral procession of Christ to the grave. The Holy Shroud is a cloth depicting the Savior lying in the tomb. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Stickers, booklets and magnets are seen on sale where proceeds would be donated to Ukraine Aid, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) James McKeown kneels during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Mike Jones kisses an image of Christ during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners kneel during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral on Friday, April 22, 2022, in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A girl rests on her mother's shoulders during Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners listen during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Rev. Richard Jendras blesses parishioners during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Zoe Jones, 10, center, walks with her sister Kyra, 6, second left, as they carry candles for a procession around their church building during a Good Friday service on Friday, April 22, 2022, at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners attend a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Friday, April 22, 2022 in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A little girl watches as her mother kisses the Gospel book as she enters the church, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) The domes of the Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church are seen nestled the heart of Shamokin, Pa., on Good Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Fr. Mykola Ivanov celebrates vespers and procession of the Holy Shroud on Good Friday at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Shamokin, Pa., Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Parishioners walk in procession around the church, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A girl looks at her mother while holding a candle during Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Friday, April 22, 2022, in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Stickers, booklets and magnets are seen on sale where proceeds would be donated to Ukraine Aid, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) James McKeown kneels during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Mike Jones kisses an image of Christ during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners kneel during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral on Friday, April 22, 2022, in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A girl rests on her mother's shoulders during Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners listen during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Zoe Jones, 10, center, walks with her sister Kyra, 6, second left, as they carry candles for a procession around their church building during a Good Friday service on Friday, April 22, 2022, at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Rev. Richard Jendras blesses parishioners during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners attend a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Friday, April 22, 2022 in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A little girl watches as her mother kisses the Gospel book as she enters the church, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners walk in procession around the church, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A girl looks at her mother while holding a candle during Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Friday, April 22, 2022, in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Stickers, booklets and magnets are seen on sale where proceeds would be donated to Ukraine Aid, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) James McKeown kneels during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Mike Jones kisses an image of Christ during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners kneel during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral on Friday, April 22, 2022, in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A girl rests on her mother's shoulders during Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners listen during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Zoe Jones, 10, center, walks with her sister Kyra, 6, second left, as they carry candles for a procession around their church building during a Good Friday service on Friday, April 22, 2022, at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A girl looks at her mother while holding a candle during Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Friday, April 22, 2022, in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Rev. Richard Jendras blesses parishioners during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners attend a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Friday, April 22, 2022 in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A little girl watches as her mother kisses the Gospel book as she enters the church, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners walk in procession around the church, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Stickers, booklets and magnets are seen on sale where proceeds would be donated to Ukraine Aid, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) James McKeown kneels during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Mike Jones kisses an image of Christ during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners kneel during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral on Friday, April 22, 2022, in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A girl rests on her mother's shoulders during Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners listen during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Zoe Jones, 10, center, walks with her sister Kyra, 6, second left, as they carry candles for a procession around their church building during a Good Friday service on Friday, April 22, 2022, at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A girl looks at her mother while holding a candle during Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Friday, April 22, 2022, in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Rev. Richard Jendras blesses parishioners during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners attend a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Friday, April 22, 2022 in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A little girl watches as her mother kisses the Gospel book as she enters the church, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners walk in procession around the church, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Stickers, booklets and magnets are seen on sale where proceeds would be donated to Ukraine Aid, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) James McKeown kneels during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Mike Jones kisses an image of Christ during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners kneel during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral on Friday, April 22, 2022, in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A girl rests on her mother's shoulders during Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners listen during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Zoe Jones, 10, center, walks with her sister Kyra, 6, second left, as they carry candles for a procession around their church building during a Good Friday service on Friday, April 22, 2022, at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A girl looks at her mother while holding a candle during Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Friday, April 22, 2022, in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Rev. Richard Jendras blesses parishioners during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners attend a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Friday, April 22, 2022 in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A little girl watches as her mother kisses the Gospel book as she enters the church, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners walk in procession around the church, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Stickers, booklets and magnets are seen on sale where proceeds would be donated to Ukraine Aid, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) James McKeown kneels during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Mike Jones kisses an image of Christ during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners kneel during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral on Friday, April 22, 2022, in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A girl rests on her mother's shoulders during Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners listen during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Zoe Jones, 10, center, walks with her sister Kyra, 6, second left, as they carry candles for a procession around their church building during a Good Friday service on Friday, April 22, 2022, at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A girl looks at her mother while holding a candle during Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Friday, April 22, 2022, in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Rev. Richard Jendras blesses parishioners during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, April 22, 2022. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners attend a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Friday, April 22, 2022 in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) A little girl watches as her mother kisses the Gospel book as she enters the church, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Parishioners walk in procession around the church, Friday, April 22, 2022, during a Good Friday service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Allentown, Pa.. While Easter is the most joyous of holy days on the church calendar, marking the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death, many members of Ukrainian Orthodox churches across the United States are finding it difficult to summon joy at a time of war. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)
For Ukrainian Orthodox in US, war news casts pall on Easter