Granddad Vasil’ (“Zhorau”) 1949-2021 / Дзед Васіль (Жораў) 1949-2021 гг.

From Tsjerablichy has come the very sad news of the death of Granddad Vasil’ (December 7, 1949 – May 26, 2021).  Deepest condolences to his family and friends.  May he rest in heavenly peace. З Церабліч прышлі вельмі сумныя навіны: памёр дзед Васіль (Жораў) (07.12.1949 – 26.05.2021).  Спачуваньні сям’і, сваякам, сябрам.  Сьветлая памяць.    … Continue reading Granddad Vasil’ (“Zhorau”) 1949-2021 / Дзед Васіль (Жораў) 1949-2021 гг.

Photo of the Day for January 20, 2021

Blessing of houses on Vadokhryshcha (January 19).  Azdamichy 2019. Асьвячэньне хат на Вадохрышча.  Аздамічы 2019 г.  

Photos of the Day for October 16, 2020

Portraits of Polesia.  Plotnitsa 2018. Партрэты Палесься.  Плотніца 2018 г.     Parishioners of the Orthodox church of the Intercession of the Holy Mother of God. Прыхаджанкі царквы Покрыва Прасьвятой Багародзіцы.         Members of the church committee, Orthodox church of the Intercession of the Holy Mother of God. Чальцы царкоўнага камітэту.  

Photos of the Day for October 14, 2020

Pakrou (Feast of the Protecting Veil of the Holy Mother of God, October 14), Orthodox church of the Protecting Veil, Plotnitsa 2018.  I/II Pakrou is outside the list of the Twelve Great Feasts of the Orthodox liturgical calendar.  However, Pakrou remains a major feast and is keenly observed in Belarus.  The celebration of Pakrou coincides… Continue reading Photos of the Day for October 14, 2020

Photos of the Day for February 21, 2019

Blessing of houses after the feast of the Baptism of the Lord (Vadokhryshcha), Azdamichy 2019.  I/III Parallel to the Roman Catholic tradition of having the priest bless parishioners houses after the celebration of the feast of Epiphany (January 6), Orthodox priests make the rounds of the parish to bless houses in the days following the… Continue reading Photos of the Day for February 21, 2019

Orthodox Christmas / Раство Хрыстовае

Christ is born!   Make glad, O you righteous! Greatly rejoice, O heavens! Dance for joy, O mountains; for Christ is born! The virgin has become like the cherubic throne. She carries at her bosom God the Word, made flesh. Shepherds glorify the newborn child. Wise men offer the master gifts. Angels praise Him and… Continue reading Orthodox Christmas / Раство Хрыстовае