We had a wonderful Easter service leading by Fr Dragan in the newly build church. It started at 4 am. The choir was singing holiday songs and troparies. When the procession went outside, the rain had stopped! The congregation sings a hymn of rejoicing, and a procession led by the banner of Resurrection encircles the church perimeters three times while the worshipers carry lit candles. We were really blessed with great prayers. Many people came to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ. People received the Holy Communion. Then painted eggs were blessed. Russians also brought tradition baked
kulich for a blessing. We shared food and happiness in Christ!
Here are some pictures from Sunday Easter service. Pictures © Natalia Tuchina.
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Paschal procession
Fr Dragan is reading the Paschal Encyclical
Church choir is singing Paschal songs
Blessing of colored eggs and klulich
Traditional beating of colored eggs
Irina and Anna from Ukraine celebrating
Paschal colored eggs
Olga is happy!
Exchanging greetings Hristos voskrese!!
Anna and Olga
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