Orthodox feast of Holy Trinity (I/III). The church of the Holy Trinity in Azdamichy marks its patronal feast on the third day of Trinity, i.e., Trinity Tuesday (June 21 in 2016).
Сьвятой Тройцы (І/ІІІ). Прыход Сьвятой Тройцы ў Аздамічах сьвяткуе свой прастольны сьвяток у аўторак (трэці дзень Сьвятой Тройцы).
In a tradition with deep pre-Christian roots, Orthodox Belarusans mark the feast of Trinity by spreading marsh reeds in front of their parish church and in the nave (as well as in the entryway and throughout their home). In pre-Christian times this tradition celebrated the greening of spring. Now the tradition recalls that Christ’s first disciples were fishermen.
Azdamichy parish priest Father Aljaksandr lights candles for the guest priests from nearby parishes and the Pinsk-Luninjets eparchate who help to officiate.
It is a Holy Trinity tradition to decorate churches with birch branches, a traditional Belarusian symbol of fertility and the life-giving power of the Holy Spirit.
