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  • Hundreds of Orthodox Jews gathered today (8th of April 2009) in Springfield park, Stamford Hill, to celebrate the festival of Birkat Hachama (blessing of the sun).  It is a Jewish blessing that is recited in appreciation of the Sun once every twenty-eight years, when the vernal equinox as calculated by tradition falls on a Tuesday at sundown. Jewish tradition says that when the Sun completes this cycle, it has returned to its position when the world was created. According to Judaism, the Sun has a 28 year solar cycle known as machzor gadol (מחזור גדול, "the large cycle"). A solar year is estimated as 365.25 days and the "Blessing of the Sun", being said at the beginning of this cycle, is therefore recited every 10,227 (28 times 365.25) days
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  • Hundreds of Orthodox Jews gathered today (8th of April 2009) in Springfield park, Stamford Hill, to celebrate the festival of Birkat Hachama (blessing of the sun).  It is a Jewish blessing that is recited in appreciation of the Sun once every twenty-eight years, when the vernal equinox as calculated by tradition falls on a Tuesday at sundown. Jewish tradition says that when the Sun completes this cycle, it has returned to its position when the world was created. According to Judaism, the Sun has a 28 year solar cycle known as machzor gadol (מחזור גדול, "the large cycle"). A solar year is estimated as 365.25 days and the "Blessing of the Sun", being said at the beginning of this cycle, is therefore recited every 10,227 (28 times 365.25) days
    09-OJC-birkat-8417.jpg
  • Hundreds of Orthodox Jews gathered today (8th of April 2009) in Springfield park, Stamford Hill, to celebrate the festival of Birkat Hachama (blessing of the sun).  It is a Jewish blessing that is recited in appreciation of the Sun once every twenty-eight years, when the vernal equinox as calculated by tradition falls on a Tuesday at sundown. Jewish tradition says that when the Sun completes this cycle, it has returned to its position when the world was created. According to Judaism, the Sun has a 28 year solar cycle known as machzor gadol (מחזור גדול, "the large cycle"). A solar year is estimated as 365.25 days and the "Blessing of the Sun", being said at the beginning of this cycle, is therefore recited every 10,227 (28 times 365.25) days
    09-OJC-birkat-8399.jpg
  • Hundreds of Orthodox Jews gathered today (8th of April 2009) in Springfield park, Stamford Hill, to celebrate the festival of Birkat Hachama (blessing of the sun).  It is a Jewish blessing that is recited in appreciation of the Sun once every twenty-eight years, when the vernal equinox as calculated by tradition falls on a Tuesday at sundown. Jewish tradition says that when the Sun completes this cycle, it has returned to its position when the world was created. According to Judaism, the Sun has a 28 year solar cycle known as machzor gadol (מחזור גדול, "the large cycle"). A solar year is estimated as 365.25 days and the "Blessing of the Sun", being said at the beginning of this cycle, is therefore recited every 10,227 (28 times 365.25) days
    09-OJC-birkat-8337.jpg
  • Pilgrims receive a blessing from one of the visionaries Vicka Ivankovic. Medjugorje. 15th anniversary of the apparition of the Virgin Mary. 6 children claim to have seen the apparition while on Mount Podbrdo. Catholics from around the world make the pilgrimage to Medjugorje. Croatia.
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  • Pilgrims receive a blessing from one of the visionaries Vicka Ivankovic. Medjugorje. 15th anniversary of the apparition of the Virgin Mary. 6 children claim to have seen the apparition while on Mount Podbrdo. Catholics from around the world make the pilgrimage to Medjugorje. Croatia.15th anniversary of the apparition of the Virgin Mary. 6 children claim to have seen the apparition while on Mount Podbrdo. Catholics from around the world make the pilgrimage to Medjugorje. Croatia.
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  • At a Hindu wedding ceremony groom Rohit has an auspicious red mark called a tilak, made of sandlewood, placed on his forehead as a blessing, Neemrana Fort Palace, Rajasthan, India.
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  • At a Hindu wedding ceremony groom Rohit has an auspicious red mark called a tilak, made of sandlewood, placed on his forehead as a blessing, Neemrana Fort Palace, Rajasthan, India.
    20071128_india_0303_1.jpg
  • Two Orthodox Jewish men praying from the same prayer book in Springfield park, Stamford Hill, to celebrate the festival of Birkat Hachama (Blessing of the Sun).  It is a Jewish blessing that is recited in appreciation of the Sun once every twenty-eight years, when the vernal equinox as calculated by tradition falls on a Tuesday at sundown. Jewish tradition says that when the Sun completes this cycle, it has returned to its position when the world was created. According to Judaism, the Sun has a 28 year solar cycle known as machzor gadol
    09-OJC-birkat-8158.jpg
  • Hundreds of Orthodox Jews gathered today (8th of April 2009) in Springfield park, Stamford Hill, to celebrate the festival of Birkat Hachama (blessing of the sun).  It is a Jewish blessing that is recited in appreciation of the Sun once every twenty-eight years, when the vernal equinox as calculated by tradition falls on a Tuesday at sundown. Jewish tradition says that when the Sun completes this cycle, it has returned to its position when the world was created. According to Judaism, the Sun has a 28 year solar cycle known as machzor gadol
    09-OJC-birkat-8422.jpg
  • Family comes to give blessing at Angkor Wat. This jewel in the crown of Angkor's ancient temples is a vision of beauty, might and Khmer architectural excellence. The five towers dominate the view, which you are led to trough outer walls, along causeways over the moat and past the two giant pools which act as a mirror of the vision. Consecrated at around 1150 to the Hindu god, Vishnu it is suggested that construction took 30 years.
    2006-11-06_Angkor Wat Detail_Z.jpg
  • Priest blessing the congrigation with Holy water. Often the lines between Candomble and Catholicism are blurred. This is especially true with the Sao Lazaro event in late January in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, the city which is known as the home of Candomble. Sao Lazaro represents healing and the sick.
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  • Priest blessing the congrigation with Holy water. Often the lines between Candomble and Catholicism are blurred. This is especially true with the Sao Lazaro event in late January in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, the city which is known as the home of Candomble. Sao Lazaro represents healing and the sick.
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  • Priest holds up the ampule of liquified blood of Saint Genaro before blessing one of his parishoners. The miracle of St Genaro, Naples Cathedral. Italy. A sample of the Saint's blood was saved after his execution by the emperor Diocietian who persecuted fellow Christians. The miracle of the liquificationis reputed to protect the population from unexpected lava bursts from Vesuvius.
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  • Ethiopian Orthodox pilgrims at Lalibela, Ethiopia. Priest blessing monks and priests during the festival of Timkat (Epiphany). Lalibela in northern Ethiopia is famous for it's monolithic roack hewn churches and is one Ethiopia's holiest cities and a centre of pilgrimage for much of the country.
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  • Bahianas in tradtional Candomble Umbanda dress blessing people, Every second 2nd Thursday in February thousands of people attend the Lavagem do Bonfim - The washing of Bonfim at the Iglesia do Bonfim - Church of Bonfim in Salvador de Bahia,
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  • Bahiana blessing a man, Every second 2nd Thursday in February thousands of people attend the Lavagem do Bonfim - The washing of Bonfim at the Iglesia do Bonfim - Church of Bonfim in Salvador de Bahia,
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  • Bahianas in tradtional Candomble Umbanda dress blessing people, Every second 2nd Thursday in February thousands of people attend the Lavagem do Bonfim - The washing of Bonfim at the Iglesia do Bonfim - Church of Bonfim in Salvador de Bahia,
    _MG_9405_1.jpg
  • Bahianas in tradtional Candomble Umbanda dress blessing people, Every second 2nd Thursday in February thousands of people attend the Lavagem do Bonfim - The washing of Bonfim at the Iglesia do Bonfim - Church of Bonfim in Salvador de Bahia,
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  • Bahianas in tradtional Candomble Umbanda dress blessing people, Every second 2nd Thursday in February thousands of people attend the Lavagem do Bonfim - The washing of Bonfim at the Iglesia do Bonfim - Church of Bonfim in Salvador de Bahia,
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  • Bolivia,  June 2013. La Cumbre , near La Paz, 15,260 feet, 4,650 metres . 21st June Aymara New Year (Machaq Mara) , the winter solstice when the sun  comes to earth and signifies the time for planting and new growth. A traditional leader gives a blessing.
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  • Bahianas in tradtional Candomble Umbanda dress blessing people, Every second 2nd Thursday in February thousands of people attend the Lavagem do Bonfim - The washing of Bonfim at the Iglesia do Bonfim - Church of Bonfim in Salvador de Bahia,
    _MG_9387_1.jpg
  • Bahianas in tradtional Candomble Umbanda dress blessing people, Every second 2nd Thursday in February thousands of people attend the Lavagem do Bonfim - The washing of Bonfim at the Iglesia do Bonfim - Church of Bonfim in Salvador de Bahia,
    _MG_9377_1.jpg
  • Bahianas in tradtional Candomble Umbanda dress blessing people, Every second 2nd Thursday in February thousands of people attend the Lavagem do Bonfim - The washing of Bonfim at the Iglesia do Bonfim - Church of Bonfim in Salvador de Bahia,
    _MG_9364_1.jpg
  • Bahianas in tradtional Candomble Umbanda dress blessing people, Every second 2nd Thursday in February thousands of people attend the Lavagem do Bonfim - The washing of Bonfim at the Iglesia do Bonfim - Church of Bonfim in Salvador de Bahia,
    _MG_9351_1.jpg
  • Bahianas in tradtional Candomble Umbanda dress blessing people, Every second 2nd Thursday in February thousands of people attend the Lavagem do Bonfim - The washing of Bonfim at the Iglesia do Bonfim - Church of Bonfim in Salvador de Bahia,
    _MG_9350_1.jpg
  • Bahianas in tradtional Candomble Umbanda dress blessing people, Every second 2nd Thursday in February thousands of people attend the Lavagem do Bonfim - The washing of Bonfim at the Iglesia do Bonfim - Church of Bonfim in Salvador de Bahia,
    _MG_9342_1.jpg
  • 15th anniversary of the apparition of the Virgin Mary. 6 children claim to have seen the apparition while on Mount Podbrdo. Catholics from around the world make the pilgrimage to Medjugorje. Croatia.
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  • On the 3rd birthday of an Orthodox Jewish boy he has his first ever hair cut in a ceremony called an Upsherin leaving his peyos (sideburns) to grow. Passing a mirror in his hallway this is the first moment he ever sees himself with short hair and a kippah on his head. A kippah is said to be ‘A blessing on the head’ and is perhaps the most instantly identifiable mark of a Jew. He will now begin to learn the Torah.
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  • Female buddhists bless visitors at Angkor Wat. A marigold flower is dipped in water and droplets shaken onto the heads of those who come. This jewel in the crown of Angkor's ancient temples is a vision of beauty, might and Khmer architectural excellence. The five towers dominate the view, which you are led to trough outer walls, along causeways over the moat and past the two giant pools which act as a mirror of the vision. Consecrated at around 1150 to the Hindu god, Vishnu it is suggested that construction took 30 years.
    2006-11-05_Angkor Wat Blessing_F.jpg
  • Female buddhists bless visitors at Angkor Wat. A marigold flower is dipped in water and droplets shaken onto the heads of those who come. This jewel in the crown of Angkor's ancient temples is a vision of beauty, might and Khmer architectural excellence. The five towers dominate the view, which you are led to trough outer walls, along causeways over the moat and past the two giant pools which act as a mirror of the vision. Consecrated at around 1150 to the Hindu god, Vishnu it is suggested that construction took 30 years.
    2006-11-05_Angkor Wat Blessing_E.jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Priest blesses the gathered people with a great deal of holy water. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter pri...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Priest blesses the gathered people with a great deal of holy water. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter pri...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Priest blesses the gathered people with a great deal of holy water. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter pri...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Priest blesses the gathered people with a great deal of holy water. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter pri...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Priest blesses the gathered people with a great deal of holy water. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter pri...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Priest blesses the gathered people with a great deal of holy water. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter pri...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Priest blesses the gathered people with a great deal of holy water. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter pri...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Priest blesses the gathered people with a great deal of holy water. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter pri...jpg
  • London; UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Priest blesses the gathered people with a great deal of holy water. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter pri...jpg
  • London; UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Priest blesses the gathered people with a great deal of holy water. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter pri...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Priest blesses the gathered people with a great deal of holy water. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter pri...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Priest blesses the gathered people with a great deal of holy water. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter pri...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter egg...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune. A woman with her cake all the way from Moscow.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter cak...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women lighting candles at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women lighting candles at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women lighting candles at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter egg...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter egg...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter egg...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter egg...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter egg...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter egg...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
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  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune. A woman with her cake all the way from Moscow.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter cak...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune. A woman with her cake all the way from Moscow.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter cak...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter_A.jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women lighting candles at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
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  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women lighting candles at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women lighting candles at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women lighting candles at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
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  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women lighting candles at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter egg...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter egg...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter can...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune. A woman with her cake all the way from Moscow.
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  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering of women at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter wom...jpg
  • London, UK. Saturday 19th April 2014. Easter celebration gathering at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Church on Ennismore Gardens in West London. On this day before Easter Sunday Russians gather in a religious festival where their painted eggs; traditional cakes and other offerings are blessed. Then at midnight will be offered to God. Nothing is expected in retun in terms of good fortune.
    20140419_russian orthodox easter egg...jpg
  • Car parked in front of a wall mural depicting a healing bath being blessed by Pope John Paul II , 22nd March 2008, Lourdes, France.<br />
Lourdes was originally a small market town lying in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Following the claims that there were apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858, Lourdes has developed into a major place of Christian pilgrimage. The spring water from the grotto is believed to possess healing properties, An estimated 200 million people have visited the shrine since 1860, and the Roman Catholic Church has officially recognized 67 miracle healings.
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  • Woman being blessed by a Bahiana outside the church. Often the lines between Candomble and Catholicism are blurred. This is especially true with the Sao Lazaro event in late January in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, the city which is known as the home of Candomble. Sao Lazaro represents healing and the sick.
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  • The Thao Maha Brahma Buddha sits at street level beneath the lines of the BTS skytrain, near Ratchadamri on the way to Pratunam. People come throughout the day to place flowers and incense to bless the Buddha.
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  • The Thao Maha Brahma Buddha sits at street level beneath the lines of the BTS skytrain, near Ratchadamri on the way to Pratunam. People come throughout the day to place flowers and incense to bless the Buddha.
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  • The village priest blesses the shepherds at the Measurement of the Milk Festival, Botiza, Maramures, Romania. The Measurement of the Milk festivals take place at the beginning of May, when the shepherds bring the flocks, which have spend a few days grazing in the hills, to meet the villagers at a clearing where the measurement will take place.  The sheep are milked by their owners, and the yield of each family’s animals measured to determine the quota of cheese that they will receive during that season.
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  • Woman being blessed by a Bahiana outside the church. Often the lines between Candomble and Catholicism are blurred. This is especially true with the Sao Lazaro event in late January in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, the city which is known as the home of Candomble. Sao Lazaro represents healing and the sick.
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  • Woman being blessed by a Bahiana outside the church. Often the lines between Candomble and Catholicism are blurred. This is especially true with the Sao Lazaro event in late January in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, the city which is known as the home of Candomble. Sao Lazaro represents healing and the sick.
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  • Woman being blessed by a Bahiana outside the church. Often the lines between Candomble and Catholicism are blurred. This is especially true with the Sao Lazaro event in late January in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, the city which is known as the home of Candomble. Sao Lazaro represents healing and the sick.
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  • Dog being blessed by a Bahiana outside the church. Often the lines between Candomble and Catholicism are blurred. This is especially true with the Sao Lazaro event in late January in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, the city which is known as the home of Candomble. Sao Lazaro represents healing and the sick.
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