""We go from fast to feast," said Father Andrij Figol of Christ the Good Shepherd St. Michael's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church."
""It's almost like having one foot in this country of Canada, but also having one foot in Ukraine," Father Andrij said."
Orthodox Christians in Canada, including Ukrainian and Greek communities, celebrate Easter a week later than most Christians. They engage in traditions such as decorating pysanky eggs and performing hayilky dances. A significant ritual is the basket blessing, where families bring food baskets to church for a priest's blessing, marking the end of fasting. These customs hold deep meaning, especially for Ukrainians who have settled in Canada since the invasion of Ukraine, providing a connection to their heritage.
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