At a time when the World is watching in shock and horror as Russian forces occupy Ukraine, I want to express my solidarity with the courageous people of this embattled East European nation and pay homage to Ukrainian artists with a selection this month of their works on Lenten themes from the Sacred Art Pilgrim Collection. This talented group of five young men and women icon-makers from the West Ukrainian city of Lviv are at the forefront of an exciting Renaissance of Ukrainian Greek Catholic culture, long suppressed by the Communist regime, which has come about since Ukraine became an independent nation in 1991. Their images take us through five key moments in the Passion of Christ, rendered in innovative ways that push the boundaries of this conservative sacred art form. Set against a minimally monochrome landscape, Kateryna Kuziv fixes our attention directly on Christ as he enters Jerusalem robed in bold shades of red and blue that affirm both his divinity and humanity. The intricately patterned red and yellow tablecloth in Ulyana Tomkevych's depiction of the Last Supper adds a touch of Ukrainian folk art to the sacred scene. Lime green highlights give an unearthly glow to the icon of Christ praying in agony in the Garden of Gethsemane (left) by Kateryna Shadrina. Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss in a stylized image in stark white and black by Sviatoslav Vladyka, bringing to mind Christ's encounter with Satan in the Wilderness. In the final icon of the Crucifiixion by Ivanka Demchuk, we view Christ on the Cross amid abstract forms, suggesting the drama of redemption transcends time and space. The Ukrainian icon cycle can be viewed on the pages of The Passion of Christ gallery of The Life of Christ section. Pray for the Peace of Ukraine! (John Kohan)