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Orthodox believers celebrate Protection of Holy Virgin Orthodox believers celebrate the Protection of the Holy Virgin today. And it was precisely today that the first parishioners visited the renovated and miraculously preserved bicentennial church in the agricultural town of Veino, named after the revered saint. The new altar was consecrated by the Archbishop of Mogilev and Mstislavl Sofroniy. Sunday school students performed for the parishioners. The temple was also consecrated in a procession...

On this day, temples consecrate the fruits of the new harvest Orthodox Christians celebrate the Transfiguration of the Lord today! This is one of the twelve most important holidays after Easter, dedicated to the events of the earthly life of Jesus Christ and the Mother of God. During services, the priesthood wears white robes, symbolizing divine light. Popularly, the holiday is known as the Savior of the Apple Feast Day. The temples on this day consecrate the fruits of the new harvest. Savior of...

This time religious forum held under sign of Year of Family A traditional religious festival in honor of the icon of the Budslau Mother of God began in the town of Budslau. This year, the longstanding forum is held under the sign of the Year of Family, declared by the Belarusian Catholic church. Thousands of pilgrims arrived to take part in the festivities. They walked to the ancient Belarusian town from different parts of the country. The festival will last for two days. It will culminate in the...

Religious procession in Polotsk unites thousands of believers Today orthodox believers are celebrating the Saint Euphrosyne of Polotsk Day. She was the first woman to have been made a saint in Belarus. Saint Euphrosyne was not just a nun, but also an enlightener. She built churches. The walls of the monastery she founded were painted by the best masters, and the Transfiguration Church is the apex of Polotsk architecture. A religious procession from the Saint Sophia Cathedral to the Saint Euphrosyne...

Divine services, prayers and big religious procession to be held in Polotsk Today, thousands of believers are gathered in the ancient town of Polotsk. Orthodox from all over Belarus pay tribute and memory to one of the most famous Belarusian ascetics – Reverend Euphrosyne. She lived in the 12th century and devoted her life to spiritual service and enlightenment. Thanks to her, dozens of temples and monasteries were built. The festivities in honor of Euphrosyne of Polotsk began at dawn. Divine services...

The icon was kept in Kolozha church until 1853 In Grodno, a historic duplication of the miraculous icon of the Kolozha Mother of God was solemnly brought back to the restored Kolozha church of the 12th century. The relic, which disappeared more than a hundred years ago, was discovered by chance at one of the auctions in Germany at the end of last year. It was purchased and restored for several months. The miraculous icon painted in the 16th century was the main holy thing of the Grodno region....

Tradition has it, to spend time rejoicing The Orthodox Christians began celebrating the Week of Renewing. The special time should be spent with a special joy. The Holy doors in cathedrals are open, Cross processions are accompanied by chimes. The tradition has it, to visit relatives and friends. After the week, remembrance period will start, with the ancestors' memorial day in the center.

Alexander Lukashenko presents icon "Resurrection of Lord" to temple Orthodox believers celebrate Easter. The day before, the President of Belarus shared the joy of the Resurrection of Christ with the believers. Together with his younger son Nikolai, the Head of State attended a festive divine service in the Church of the Nativity of Christ in Ostroshitsy. Together with the rector of the church, Archpriest Alexander Zimnitsky, the President of Belarus lit a festive candle at the icon of...

Catholics continue celebrating Resurrection of Christ Catholics continue celebrating the Resurrection of Christ. The Octave Easter, a week of special worship, begins today. Easter celebrations will last until May 30th and will end with the Ascension Day of the Lord. For the Christian Orthodox, the upcoming week is a holy one. Believers will spend it in a very strict fasting and prayers. Christian Orthodox believers will celebrate Easter on April 28.

Blacksmiths and cheese-makers master classes at Easter festival "Joy" The international Easter festival "Joy" continues to welcome visitors. This year, the inner yard of the Minsk Palace of Arts has become one of its venues hosting a children’s zoo as well as blacksmiths and cheese-makers master classes. Tomorrow a major cultural event of the festival will take place: an acoustic concert titled "CHILDREN OF LIGHT" featuring young musicians from Belarus, Russia and...