Fr Laurence distributes Communion from one of three
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Hristos a Inviat!
Adevarat a Inviat! |
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The Archbishop distributes Holy Communion |
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Christ is Risen!
Truly He is Risen! |
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Clergy in procession around the Cathedral |
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Hundreds gathered outside the Church |
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Choir members processing in the snow! |
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The icon of Christ on the Iconostas |
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Fr Lazar censes with the Paschal Candle |
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Archbishop Nathaniel censes the faithful |
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The Deacons proclaimed the Sermon of St John |
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Altar Servers at the blessing of the meal |
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The Archbishop reads the blessing of the "Pasti" |
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Blessing the large number of baskets |
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Many faithful keep this custom alive |
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Even the little ones are happy on this night |
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Children greet each other with red eggs |
