Photo of the Day for June 28, 2010

Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul (June 29), Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, Staryja Vasilishki 2008/Сьвятых апосталаў Пятра й Паўла, Касьцёл Сьвятых апосталаў Пятра й Паўла, Старыя Васілішкі 2008 год Annual attendance is massive from the surrounding region for the name-day feast of Saints Peter and Paul in the beloved neo-Gothic church… Continue reading Photo of the Day for June 28, 2010

Photo of the Day for June 25, 2010

Trinity Sunday, Orthodox church of the Holy Trinity, Azdamichy 2010/Тройца, Царква Сьв. Тройцы, Аздамічы 2010 год The parish of Azdamichy-Tsjerablichy holds its major annual feast day on the third day of Trinity (the Tuesday after Trinity), but attendance was also strong on Trinity Sunday itself, May 23 in 2010.

Photo of the Day for June 24, 2010

Trinity Sunday, Orthodox church of the Holy Trinity, Azdamichy 2010/Тройца, Царква Сьв. Тройцы, Аздамічы 2010 год The parish of Azdamichy-Tsjerablichy holds its major annual celebration on the third day of Trinity (Tuesday after Trinity), but attendance was also strong on Trinity Sunday itself, May 23 in 2010.

Photo of the Day for June 23, 2010

Birch-branch decorations, Trinity Sunday, Orthodox church of the Holy Trinity, Azdamichy 2010/Тройца, Царква Сьв. Тройцы, Аздамічы 2010 год The parish of Azdamichy-Tsjerablichy holds its major annual celebration on the third day of Trinity, but attendance was also large on Trinity Sunday itself, May 23 in 2010.  Birch branches for Trinity are a traditional Belarusian symbol… Continue reading Photo of the Day for June 23, 2010

Photos of the Day for June 22, 2010

Preparing for Trinity Sunday, Rubjel’ 2010/Падрыхтоўка да Тройцы, Рубель 2010 год One admires profoundly how strongly the people of Rubjel’ have revived, and tend, their faith and traditions.  Reflecting the vibrancy of this attachment and the willingness of parents to pass on their traditions, these boys, instead of playing with their other pals on a… Continue reading Photos of the Day for June 22, 2010

Photo of the Day for June 21, 2010

Preparing for Trinity Sunday, Zapjasochcha 2010/Падрыхтоўка да Тройцы, Запясочча 2010 год This granny is on her way to her church on May 22, the Saturday before Trinity in 2010, to lay reeds on the floor of the nave.   To mark Trinity Belarusans spread marsh reeds (recalling that Christ’s first disciples were fishermen) in the… Continue reading Photo of the Day for June 21, 2010