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First they got married, then they went to war: The moving decision of a couple from Ukraine

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A Ukrainian couple on their wedding day.
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Aleteia - published on 02/28/22
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"My daughter, I knew that you would grow up to be a patriot and a fighter, and that you would choose a husband who was the same."

Their wedding was supposed to be completely different. Like any couple planning their big day, they wanted to say "yes" in a beautiful setting, surrounded by family and friends. But this couple from Ukraine was faced with the choice to get married, or go to war.

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