Laying out first fruits for the priest’s blessing, Orthodox feast of the Transfiguration (Apple-Blessing feast), Azdamichy 2015. Асьвячэньне яблыкаў, Яблычны спас, Аздамічы 2015 г.
In one of the most eagerly anticipated rites of the liturgical cycle (and a most rewarding moment for the photographer), parishioners lay out their gardens’ early-ripening apples and pears for the priest to bless.