Parishioners recite hymns during a morning service at St. Mary’s Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Phoenix on Jan. 31, 2026. Allan Stein/The Epoch TimesPHOENIX—Morning sunlight streams through muted glass, illuminating ancient icons and tapestries with a warm, radiant light as voices rise in layered harmony.Behind the gleaming altar to the right, the Ukrainian flag stands tall. Across from it, the American flag maintains a quiet, steady balance.
War in Ukraine Deepens US Orthodox Church Divide
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