In the House of Mercy (opens in new tab)

Tucked away near a leafy park in Odesa, Saint Michael’s monastery has been a beacon for Eastern Orthodox believers in southern Ukraine for over a century. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion, it has also been a haven, thanks to the House of Mercy hospice nestled on its grounds. Life in the hospice is built on daily acts of decency. The House of Mercy can provide long-term care for up to 50 displaced people as well as 150 elderly residents. Many of the residents are incapacitated and do not see...