As part of Theophany, Orthodox Christians ‘Bless the Waters’ for new year
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The Very Rev. Archimandrite George Nikas leads the Epiphany service (also called Theophany in Orthodox), at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Saturday, January 6, 2018.
| Jan. 7, 2018, 12:52 a.m.
Parishioners of Salt Lake City’s Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Saturday celebrated Epiphany, also known as Theophany, with the annual “Blessing of the Waters” rite. Theophany, part of the Epiphany season, specifically commemorates Christ’s baptism in the River Jordan by John the Baptist.
(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune)
The Very Rev. Archimandrite George Nikas leads the Epiphany service (also called Theophany in Orthodox), at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Saturday, January 6, 2018.
(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune)
The Very Rev. Archimandrite George Nikas blesses congregants with holy water from a bouquet of basil as he conducts the Epiphany service (also called Theophany in Orthodox), as holy water is blessed, at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Saturday, January 6, 2018.
(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune)
The Very Rev. Archimandrite George Nikas leads the Epiphany service (also called Theophany in Orthodox), at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Saturday, January 6, 2018.
(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune)
The Very Rev. Archimandrite George Nikas blesses congregants with holy water from a bouquet of basil as he conducts the Epiphany service (also called Theophany in Orthodox), as holy water is blessed, at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Saturday, January 6, 2018.
(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune)
The Very Rev. Archimandrite George Nikas leads the Epiphany service (also called Theophany in Orthodox), as holy water is blessed, at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Saturday, January 6, 2018.
(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune)
The Very Rev. Archimandrite George Nikas leads the Epiphany service (also called Theophany in Orthodox), at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Saturday, January 6, 2018.
(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune)
The Very Rev. Archimandrite George Nikas blesses congregants with holy water from a bouquet of basil as he conducts the Epiphany service (also called Theophany in Orthodox), as holy water is blessed, at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Saturday, January 6, 2018.
(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune)
The Very Rev. Archimandrite George Nikas leads the Epiphany service (also called Theophany in Orthodox), at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Saturday, January 6, 2018.
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