The baptism in the Ternopil region will celebrate interfaith blessing of the waters
Traditionally, on the occasion of the feast of the Epiphany, or as it is popularly called - or the Baptism of the Jordan,on January 19 held in Ternopil interfaith blessing of the waters. As the head of the Department of internal policy, religions and nationalities Igor Kulchytsky, prosesini 11.30 am the procession will leave from Archikatedralna Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Mother of God. At 12 o'clock on the Embankment of the pond, near the memorable sign established in honor of the baptism of Kievan Rus, will start the blessing of the waters. Carry out the clergy of different denominations of Ternopil. "Traditionally, since 2008, in Ternopil we hold an interfaith blessing of the waters. Such action, we held twice a year on the occasion of the feast of the Epiphany and the baptism of Rus. This tradition is important for adoption of interfaith harmony and understanding in the Ternopil region", - said Igor Kulchitsky. Then the participants of the service will be able to collect sacred water for their own needs. This was reported in the Ternopil regional state administrationÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
