Eastern Rite Christians Observe Easter In Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 16: A priest sprinkles holy water after the Easter liturgy to consecrate Easter baskets at the Saint Peter and Paul Garrison Church amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine on April 16, 2023 in Lviv, Ukraine. Holy (or Great) Saturday is the last day of the Holy Week. On this day the worshipers mourn for Jesus Christ, who was crucified on Friday. Traditionally believers pray, go to the temple, consecrate Easter bread and complete preparations for the celebration of Easter. Most Ukrainians and other Orthodox Christians across Europe, Africa and the Middle East celebrate Easter on Sunday, April 16th this year, a week after the Western Christian date. (Photo by Les Kasyanov/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images)