Dear Readers and Supporters: Last March I told you about an anonymous long time friend and supporter of this ministry who fell on hard times, and a generous portion of you volunteered to help her financially to prevent her eviction and car repossession. Unfortunately, once again she and her child are in a similar difficult position, though a little bit worse. I hate to see this happen to her and not try to help in any way. So if once again you can help out with a financial contribution, it would be greatly appreciated. You can contribute to her through the link below. My hope is that we can raise around $3000. Thank you.
Day 5: Total So Far: $730

January 19, 2011

Georgian Patriarch Baptizes 560 Children


January 19, 2011
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The Orthodox world celebrates Epiphany today. Baptism is a major Christian celebration of the Orthodox Church, in the old style on Jan. 19 and in the new style on Jan. 6.

According to Scripture, nearly 20 centuries ago, John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ in the Jordan River in Israel.

Catholicos Patriarch of All-Georgia Ilia II will hold a solemn service at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Today, he will baptize more than 500 children. The patriarch has about 7,000 godchildren.

The patriarch made the initiative of baptizing children on Jan. 19, 2007. He baptizes every third and subsequent child in families. Last week, according to the decision of the Patriarch, every fourth child in the family, which will be baptized by His Holiness, will be granted a new title - the Devoted Patriot of Homeland and the Defender of Patriarchate’s Throne.

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