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Ukrainians celebrate Easter at the Holy Protection Cathedral in Zaporizhzhia, of the Ukrainian Orthodox Curch of the Moscow Patriarchate. Ukrainian authorities on Saturday urged those celebrating to follow religious services online and to respect night-time curfews, as fighting continues across the country. IMAGES
Prague, May 1 (EFE/EPA).- On the eve of Easter Sunday, worshippers flocked to the Cathedral Church of Sts Cyril and Methodius in Prague to mark Holy Saturday. Orthodox Christian believers mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Greek Orthodox world celebrates Easter Day according to the old Julian calendar. (Camera: MARTIN DIVISEK). SHOT LIST: PEOPLE ATTEND AN EASTER SERVICE AT THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF STS CYRIL AND METHODIUS IN PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC.
Moscow / Saint Petersburg, May 1 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Sergei Ilnitsky / Anatoly Maltsev) Orthodox Russians have celebrated the blessing of food, a ritual that is part of Easter Holy Saturday. During the festivity the priests bless pastries and Easter eggs, typical food of this date.FOOTAGE OF THE BLESSING OF FOODS IN THE EXTERIOR OF A RUSSIAN CHURCH AND OF THE SAN APÓSTOL PEDRO CHURCH, IN SAINT PETERSBURG.
Sofia, Apr 30 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Vassil Donev) Orthodox in Bulgaria celebrated a mass to commemorate Good Friday, which is considered the day Jesus Christ was crucified.FOOTAGE OF MASS AT SVETA NEDELY IN SOFIA, BULGARIA
Sofia (Bulgaria), Apr 17 (EFE / EPA), (Camera: Vassil Donev).- Bulgarian authorities on Thursday night decided the country's capital must remain closed to traffic during the Orthodox Easter celebrations this weekend. FOOTAGE OF POLICE CHECKPOINT STOPS IN SOFIA ON FRIDAY.