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The unfading flowers: A lingering Theophany mystery

Using holy water for blessings stems from the Feast of Theophany, which many Orthodox churches in America celebrate in January.

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Holy water, orthodox memories of a vase of fresh flowers

After the Christmas season and before Lent, Orthodox priests have for centuries rushed to visit church-members homes to bless them with prayers and splashes of holy water flung about with a foot-long brush or handfuls of basil.

United statesOak ridgeSan franciscoWesleyj smithVirgin maryJohn karcherFrederica mathewesTerry mattinglyNational public radioUniversity of mississippiOverby centerNicholas orthodox churchInnocent orthodox churchFather john karcherBay areaArchbishop benjamin

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After the Christmas season and before Lent, Orthodox priests have for centuries rushed to visit church-members homes to bless them with prayers and splashes of holy water flung about with a foot-long brush or handfuls of basil.

United statesOak ridgeSan franciscoWesleyj smithVirgin maryJohn karcherFrederica mathewesTerry mattinglyNational public radioUniversity of mississippiOverby centerNicholas orthodox churchInnocent orthodox churchFather john karcherBay areaArchbishop benjamin

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