Photo of the Day for January 19, 2012: Vadokhryshcha II / Вадохрышча ІІ

Vadokhryshcha (part II).  Вадохрышча (частка II). Vadokhryshcha, celebrated January 19, is the great feast of the Theophany, the Orthodox Christian equivalent of Western Christian Epiphany (January 6).  The focus of the celebration is the blessing of water in remembrance of the baptism of Christ. Azdamichy 2011.  Аздамічы 2011 год.

Photo of the Day for January 18, 2012: Vadokhryshcha I / Вадохрышча І

Vadokhryshcha (part I).  Вадохрышча (частка І). Vadokhryshcha, celebrated January 19, is the great feast of the Theophany, the Orthodox Christian equivalent of Western Christian Epiphany (January 6).  Emphasizing the blessing of water in remembrance of the baptism of Christ, this Orthodox feast commemorates the first clear appearance of the Trinity (God revealing Himself through His… Continue reading Photo of the Day for January 18, 2012: Vadokhryshcha I / Вадохрышча І