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Russia has struck one of Ukraine’s most sacred Christian landmarks, bombing a 16th-century Catholic monastery in Lviv just days before Holy Week. The Bernardine monastery complex, including St. Andrew’s Church, took damage during a massive aerial assault that saw Moscow launch nearly 400 drones in a single night. For a nation that claims to defend traditional Christian values, why does Russia keep targeting churches?
The timing could not be more deliberate. Holy Week represents the most sacred period in the Christian calendar, a time when believers prepare their hearts for Easter. Archbishop Mieczysław Mokrzycki of Lviv noted that the afternoon timing likely prevented casualties, as “people were still at work, children had not yet returned from school.” But the message was clear: nothing is off-limits, not even centuries-old houses of worship that have stood for four hundred years.
This is not an isolated incident. Steven Moore, executive producer of the documentary “A Faith Under Siege,” confirmed from Kyiv that Russia has repeatedly targeted religious buildings throughout the conflict, including Orthodox churches. The very nation that positions itself as a defender of Christianity abroad has made a habit of destroying Christian sites in Ukraine. St. Andrew’s Church may be the most historic target yet, a UNESCO World Heritage site reduced to rubble and shattered glass.
The broader assault was devastating. At least six people died and dozens more were injured across Ukraine. A maternity hospital in the Ivano-Frankivsk region was also hit. UNESCO expressed being “deeply alarmed” by the damage, emphasizing that such landmarks are protected under international law. But international law means little to a regime that operates with impunity.
What does it say about a nation’s character when it targets churches during Holy Week? The destruction speaks louder than any diplomatic statement ever could.
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Source: Daily Wire — “Russia Bombs Iconic Centuries-Old Christian Landmark”
Editor’s Note: This article was automatically generated by PatriotFeed’s breaking news system and published as a draft for editorial review.
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