Early
morning. Many local people have
gathered for a religious ceremony
. A ceremonial procession is
making its way out of the church.
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A
service is held in front of icons
on the bank of the Bratovka
River. Incense emanates from a
swinging thurible while water
vapor rises from the river into
the cold air. People stand with
candles in their hands.
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The
religious procession returns to
the church.
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As in old times,
Orthodox believers bring holy
water from the church home.
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Parishioners
and clergymen carrying icons and
banners are heading towards the
Bratovka River.
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The
blessing of the river. Father
Mikhail, praying, lowers a cross
into the water. Now it has been
transformed into the Jordan
River.
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A
holiday service inside the
church.
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During
the day, there is no shortage of
people visiting the Church of the
Veil of Our Blessed Mother -- the
source of life-giving holy water. |
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