Blessing of homes (II/II), Azdamichy 2016. Orthodox Christian tradition calls for the blessing of homes by the parish priest after the celebration of the January 19 feast of the Theophany (Baptism of Christ – Vadokhryshcha). This rite parallels the Roman Catholic tradition at Epiphany.
In Azdamichy Father Aljaksandr began his rounds that afternoon. Intending that day to bless the houses of half the 42 parishioners who had signed up, he and the two members of the church choir who accompanied him persevered and managed to visit all the houses on his list by mid-evening.
Асьвячэньне дамоў на Вадохрышча (II/II), Аздамічы 2016 г.
Blessing the home of Granny Kats’jaryna, who sang in the church choir until her legs became too infirm to walk to the church.
