Presentation of Jesus at the Temple (Candlemas, Feast of the Purification of the Virgin, Meeting of the Lord), Azdamichy 2015. Candlemas, celebrated in Western churches on or about February 2 and in old-style (Julian Calendar) Orthodox churches on February 15, is unusual in that it has both a Christic and a Marian focus. The lighting… Continue reading Photos of the Day for February 15, 2017
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Photos of the Day for September 22, 2016
Feast of the Maccabees (Makauje)/Honey-Blessing Feast (Mjadovy Spas), Davyd-Haradok 2016. Макаўе/Мядовы спас, Давыд-Гарадок 2016 г. Awaiting the blessing of flowers. У чаканьні асьвячэньня кветак. Reading the Gospel before consecrating water and blessing flowers. Чытаньне Евангеліі. Blessing of water. The priest will use the consecrated water to… Continue reading Photos of the Day for September 22, 2016