Belarus: Baptismal Liturgy in Neman River for Baptism of Rus’ (+VIDEO)

Gnesichi, Belarus, July 28, 2021

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According to a recent tradition, the feast of the Equal-to-the-Apostles St. Vladimir the Great and the anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’ were festively celebrated with a Baptismal Divine Liturgy in the Neman River in Belarus.

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The service was celebrated by Archpriest Anatoly Gerasimuk, the head of the local deanery, and other local clergy near the St. Elisha-Larishevsky Monastery, the monastery reports.

Four people received spiritual regeneration in the holy waters of Baptism during the Liturgy this year. After the service, all were invited to a meal in the monastery trapeza.

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The tradition of celebrating a Baptismal Divine Liturgy for the Baptism of Rus’ was born in 2018 with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Guriy of Novogrudok and Slonim.

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7/29/2021

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