Photo of the Day for January 9, 2011: The Gable III

The Belarusian Gable III.  Шчыты Беларусі (частка ІІІ). Gables of Belarusan wooden houses often carry symbols of faith such as the cross, recalling Ephesians 6.10-17. На шчытах беларускіх драўляных дамоў часта змяшчаюць рэлігійныя выявы, прыкладам крыж, які нагадвае Да Эфэсянаў 6.10-17.

Orthodox Christmas 2011

Christ is born!  Сьвята Нараджэньня Хрыстова – са Сьвятам! Orthodox Christmas Midnight Service, Turau 2007.  Сьвята Нараджэньня Хрыстова, Тураў 2007 год.

Photo of the Day for January 6, 2011: Orthodox Christmas Eve

Orthodox Christmas Eve, Turau 2007.  Куцьця, Тураў 2007 год. Turau is located in the Central Prypjats’ area of Polesia in southern Belarus and was an important port when the Prypjats’ River was the principal means of transportation through Polesia.  Owing to the writings of the great 12th century churchman Kiryl Turauski (Кірыла Тураўскі), Turau was… Continue reading Photo of the Day for January 6, 2011: Orthodox Christmas Eve

Photo of the Day for January 4, 2011

The oak is a sacred tree for Belarusians.  Oak Leaves in spring, Panjamon’ 2009. Хочацца вітаць новую беларускую вясну.  Дубовыя лісты, Панямонь 2009 год.