Ukrainians Celebrate a Tense Palm Sunday Amid Religious Disputes and War with Russia

Palm Sunday services were held at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery complex despite an ongoing property dispute between the Ukrainian government and monks with alleged ties to Russia.
Police were present at the Ukrainian Palm Sunday celebrations which came amid tensions over Russia's military intervention in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church held services outside the church after their lease was terminated in March.
Metropolitan Epiphanius blessed worshippers with holy water while many held willow branches in place of palms following Ukrainian traditions.