Five years of conflict has redefined faith for Russian and Ukrainian Orthodox communities in Phoenix and beyond.
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 Times
PHOENIX—Morning sunlight streamed through muted glass, illuminating ancient icons and tapestries with a warm, radiant light as voices rose in layered harmony.
Behind the gleaming altar to the right, the Ukrainian flag stood tall. Across from it, the American flag maintained a quiet, steady balance.
Allan Stein
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Allan Stein is a national reporter for The Epoch Times based in Arizona.
