A truly beautiful and moving celebration. We went to the church for Pascha last night. An amazing sight. The church dark, save for a single votive candle hanging from a cross. The congregation in its Easter finery, men and boys in suits and ties, women and girls in beautiful dresses. The service actually began Saturday night at 11:30, so we continued in the near darkness until after midnight, when we proceeded around the church several times, to the accompaniment of bells and gunshots. The celebration had begun.
More with pictures tomorrow. We were up late last night and kind of listless today. Must finish lesson plans for testing week.
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