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14 baptized in Belarusian river for Baptism of Rus’

Gnesichi, Grodno Province, Belarus, July 29, 2026

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The feast of St. Vladimir the great and the Baptism of Rus’ was festively celebrated at Belarus’ St. Elisha-Larishevsky Monastery with a Baptismal Liturgy in the Neman River.

The tradition of celebrating Baptismal Liturgies in the river began in 2018. OrthoChristian has reported on the Baptisms several times in previous years.

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The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Archpriest Dmitry Semukha, secretary of the Novogrudok Diocese, with other diocesan clergy. The service was sung by the Lavrishevsky Monastery choir, the monastery reports.

14 people from three dioceses, including children and adults, received the Sacrament of Baptism and Chrismation on this day.

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Following the service, all present were treated to a luncheon by the monastery brotherhood.

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7/29/2026

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