Orthodox celebrate Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary

21 сентября 2017

Today is the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin in the Orthodox calendar. The Virgin Mary is the most venerated image in Christianity. There are several more holidays in the church year, glorifying the Mother of God. This is the Intercession, the Introduction to the Temple, the Annunciation, the Assumption. On this day, the priesthood is clothed in blue robes.

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