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This year event brings together about 80 participants from various countries The annual Orthodox Easter festival "Joy" kicks off in Minsk today. This year the event will bring together about 80 participants from Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Moldova, Syria, Serbia, and Greece. For the first time, guests from Palestine will arrive. In the children's room there will be educational games, performances, wood and water painting lessons organized. The program for adults includes workshops, lectures...

Each bell has its own pitch, weight and designation The Prayer in Bronze new bell-set for the Minsk Memorial Church in Honor of All Saints will be blessed and installed at the belltower today. Thirteen bells were cast in Voronezh, Russia, each has its own pitch, weight and is designated to announce a specific feast. The set includes a Great Lenten bell weighing 840 kilograms, an alto group and a small soprano group. Prior to this, the All Saints Church had only three bells. One of them, a bell...

Events with representatives of different denominations to be held at center The first in Belarus Cyril and Methodius spiritual educational center has been opened in the regional capital Mogilev. It is a part of a museum complex of the local economy college. Copies of famous icons of various countries are exposed there. The center will be a venue for scientific and practical conferences, round tables with representatives of different denomination.

On this day, the Mother of God is remembered, which first brought little Jesus to the temple and received news Today, the Orthodox believers celebrate one of the 12 most important holidays - the Presentation of the Lord. On this day, the Mother of God is remembered, which first brought little Jesus to the temple and received news: her son is the Infant God, carrying the light that humanity has been waiting for many years. Today is the Day of Orthodox Youth. Minsk Ecclesiastical Academy received...

Epiphany bathing rites among main baptismal traditions The Orthodox Christians mark Epiphany Eve today. Believers are preparing to celebrate the feast of the Epiphany. The church marks the Gospel event - the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. Then the Holy Spirit descended upon the Son of God in the form of a dove pointing to the divine origin and mission of the Messiah. In all Orthodox churches, today and tomorrow, great water blessing takes place. Open water is also being sanctified...

90 epiphany baths set up in Belarus Rescuers are preparing for epiphany bathing. Orthodox Christians celebrate the Baptism of the Lord on January 19. The main tradition of this holiday is winter swimming. 90 epiphany baths were prepared to perform the ceremony. It is expected that about 160,000 people will take part in it. Almost 500 rescuers and doctors will oversee the bathing. Doctors recommend preparing for winter swimming in advance. Diving into ice holes is contraindicated for people with...

Brest region country's leader in number of newborns In Brest, representatives of the local diocese congratulated women, who became mothers on January 7. In total, 9 babies were born on this day in the regional maternity hospital: 5 girls and 4 boys. All mothers received memorable gifts. In the number of newborns, the Brest region is still leading the country, barring the capital city. Last year more than five and a half thousand babies were born here.

Festive season to continue through January 19 Christian Orthodox believers continue celebrating Christmas. Today, the 12 special festive days started, when big things and everyday worries are postponed. During this period, it is customary to set generous tables and invite guests. Traditionally, this time is marked with the merry amusements of carol-singing bands. The Christmas festivities will end on January 19th with the feast of the Baptism of the Lord.

It is believed that today the real winter begins, rivers and lakes freeze Today Orthodox Church celebrates the Commemoration Day of Saint Nicholas, the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia. He became famous by performing various miracles and selflessly serving the Lord. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of travelers, poor and slandered people, wrongfully convicted. Both Orthodox Christians and Catholics pray to him, people of other religions also hold Saint Nicholas in high regard. People...

The new church was named in honor of the «Inexhaustible Chalice» miraculous icon Now there are more Orthodox churches in Belarus. Divine service began in the Icon of the Mother of God «Inexhaustible Chalice» parish church. The construction of its upper, main part, is still ongoing. The festive service was held in the lower temple, which bears the name of St. Varlaam of Serpukhov. The «Inexhaustible Chalice» is believed to heal alcoholism and other addictions. The new church was named in its honor...