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Baptism celebrated in 45 churches

Metropolitan Benjamin held a service at the Minsk Cathedral

Today, Orthodox believers in Belarus celebrate Epiphany — one of the twelve major church holidays. Festive services and water blessing ceremonies are taking place in 45 churches across the country. At 10:00 a.m., Metropolitan Veniamin of Minsk and Zaslavl, Patriarchal Exarch of all Belarus, held a festive service at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Minsk. On the night of January 18, the Divine Liturgy was held in churches.

Context

Epiphany is one of the twelve major church holidays of Orthodox Christians, traditionally celebrated in January.

Summary:

Orthodox believers in Belarus celebrate Epiphany in 45 churches, including the service at the Minsk Cathedral led by Veniamin.