Month: November 2015

Orthodox feast of the Dormition (August 28), Azdamichy 2015.  Усьпеньня, Аздамічы 2015 г. Father Aljaksandr celebrates the feast of the Dormition in Azdamichy slightly differently from that of his colleague Father Vasil’ in the neighboring village of Tsjerablichy in that Father Aljaksandr does not include use of a symbolic tomb covered with an image of… Continue reading Photos of the Day for November 20, 2015

Orthodox feast of the Dormition (August 28), Tsjerablichy 2015.  Усьпеньне, Цераблічы 2015 г. Orthodox parish priests in Belarus have some leeway in how they celebrate the rites associated with the liturgy for the feast of the Dormition.  In Tsjerablichy Father Vasil’ follows the practice of placing a model tomb in the nave.  This tomb symbolizes… Continue reading Photos of the Day for November 19, 2015

Harvest colors, Tsjerablichy 2015.  Ураджайная палітра, Цераблічы 2015 г.

Belarus in Faces (part CLXXXVIII):  Apple-Blessing Feast, Tsjerablichy 2015.  Беларусь у тварах (частка CLXXXVIII):  Яблычны спас, Цераблічы 2015 г.

Blessing of apples, Jablychny Spas, Tsjerablichy 2015.  Асьвячэньне яблыкаў, Яблычны спас, Цераблічы 2015 г.

Mr. Kolja, who has served the church in Azdamichy for more than 40 years, at the grave of his wife Katsjaryna, who died August 7, 2015.  May she rest in peace. Спадар Коля, які служыць у царкве ў Аздамічах на працягу больш за 40 гадоў, ля магілы жонкі Кацярыны, памерлай 7-а жніўня 2015 г.  Сьветлая… Continue reading Photos of the Day for November 15, 2015

Blessing of apples, Orthodox feast of the Transfiguration (Apple-Blessing feast), Azdamichy 2015.  Асьвячэньне яблыкаў, Яблычны спас, Аздамічы 2015 г. On the first of three circuits of the churchyard, Father Aljaksandr censes the fruit. On his second circuit, Father Aljaksandr blesses the fruit with holy water. For their patience during the long service, kids are rewarded… Continue reading Photos of the Day for November 14, 2015

Laying out first fruits for the priest’s blessing, Orthodox feast of the Transfiguration (Apple-Blessing feast), Azdamichy 2015.  Асьвячэньне яблыкаў, Яблычны спас, Аздамічы 2015 г. In one of the most eagerly anticipated rites of the liturgical cycle (and a most rewarding moment for the photographer), parishioners lay out their gardens’ early-ripening apples and pears for the… Continue reading Photos of the Day For November 13, 2015

Heartfelt thanks to all those who have visited this site since November 12, 2009.  Your support is the greatest of inspirations. Шчыра дзякую ўсім гледачам, якія наведвалі, ды працягваюць наведваць, гэты сайт с 12-а лістапада 2009 г.  Ваша зацікаўленасьць і падтрымка — вялікім і сталым натхненьнем. Belarus in Faces (part CLXXXVII), Azdamichy 2015.  Беларусь у… Continue reading Sixth Anniversary of Radzima Photo / 6-ая гадавіна Radzima Photo

Children’s communion, Orthodox feast of the Transfiguration (Apple-Blessing feast, August 19), Azdamichy 2015.  Дзіцячае прычасьце, Перамяненьне Гасподняе (Яблычны спас), Аздамічы 2015 г. Children’s communion, especially during the celebration of major feasts, is one of the most intense and joyous transmissions of faith and traditions from parents and grandparents to children and grandchildren.