For Orthodox Christians, this is normally a time of reflection and communal mourning followed by joyful release, of centuries-old ceremonies steeped in symbolism and tradition.
Associated Press: Lockdown weighs heavily on Orthodox Christians during Easter
Just two visitors are seen in Volodymyrsky Cathedral in Kyiv, normally a busy church, on the orthodox holiday of the Annunciation on April 7, 2020, amid the nationwide quarantine.
