KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 - The Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is pictured on Candlemas, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 - Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine His Beatitude Epiphanius (C) meets servicemen after a divine liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra on Candlemas, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 - Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine His Beatitude Epiphanius meets servicemen after a divine liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra on Candlemas, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 - Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine His Beatitude Epiphanius (R) meets servicemen after a divine liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra on Candlemas, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 - Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine His Beatitude Epiphanius (C) is seen after a divine liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra on Candlemas, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 - A priest blesses devotees with a crucifix during a divine liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is pictured on Candlemas, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 - A priest blesses devotees with a crucifix during a divine liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is pictured on Candlemas, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 - A priest kisses a crucifix held by Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine His Beatitude Epiphanius during a divine liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra on Candlemas, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 - Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine His Beatitude Epiphanius (L) holds a crucifix during a divine liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra on Candlemas, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 - Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine His Beatitude Epiphanius (L) holds a crucifix during a divine liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra on Candlemas, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 - Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine His Beatitude Epiphanius (L) holds a crucifix during a divine liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra on Candlemas, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 - Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine His Beatitude Epiphanius holds a crucifix during a divine liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra on Candlemas, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 - Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine His Beatitude Epiphanius blesses the congregation with holy water during a divine liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra on Candlemas, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 - Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine His Beatitude Epiphanius blesses the congregation with holy water during a divine liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra on Candlemas, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 - Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine His Beatitude Epiphanius blesses the congregation with holy water during a divine liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra on Candlemas, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 - Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine His Beatitude Epiphanius (R) blesses the congregation with holy water during a divine liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra on Candlemas, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 - Devotees attend a divine liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is pictured on Candlemas, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 - Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine His Beatitude Epiphanius blesses the congregation with holy water during a divine liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra on Candlemas, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM