STORIES : The orthodox Easter
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Wednesday during Holy Week, Church of St. Nicholas. The seven candles represent the seven passages from the Gospel read before the priest blesses the congregation with consecrated oil. A pious lady dampens a piece of cotton with the ‘holy oil’ that will protect her family.
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