A Ukrainian girl places an Easter egg in a basket during the Easter Mass held at St Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
Ukrainians in the UAE joined other Orthodox Christians around the world in celebrating Easter at the weekend.
There were prayers for friends, family and those fighting in the war in Ukraine.
The community has pulled together as war rages in their home country.
Father Liubomyr Fylypchak during Easter mass held at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi.
Some families have brought relatives to the Emirates as millions flee the Russian invasion.
A woman wearing traditional clothing prays during the service.
Father Liubomyr Fylypchak blesses the congregation.
Sweets and cakes baked for the occasion.
A Ukrainian girl places an Easter egg in a basket during the Easter Mass held at St Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
Ukrainians in the UAE joined other Orthodox Christians around the world in celebrating Easter at the weekend.
There were prayers for friends, family and those fighting in the war in Ukraine.
The community has pulled together as war rages in their home country.
Father Liubomyr Fylypchak during Easter mass held at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi.
Some families have brought relatives to the Emirates as millions flee the Russian invasion.
A woman wearing traditional clothing prays during the service.
Father Liubomyr Fylypchak blesses the congregation.
