The Blessing of the Waters in Hong Kong

On January 11, 2015, the Orthodox Community of Hong Kong gathered in Stanley for the celebration of the service of the Blessing of the Waters and the tossing of the Holy Cross into the sea.

Theophany and the Blessing of the Waters

In Hong Kong the Service of the tossing of the holy cross into the sea will be conducted this year on Sunday, January 11th at 13.00p.m. at Blake Pier in Stanley.

The Great Blessing of the Water and the Tossing of the Holy Cross into the Sea

The sea represents the whole creation and the holy cross represents Jesus Christ. The Church with the service of the blessing of the waters and the tossing of the holy cross into the sea conveys the sanctification to the whole creation. In Hong Kong the Service will be conducted this year on Sunday, January 5th at 13.00p.m. at Blake Pier in Stanley.

Saturday after Epiphany: Jesus’ Temptation

After His Baptism by John in the Jordan Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness, which is an icon/symbol of the world-a battleground. That’s why the Epistle for the Saturday after Epiphany is Ephesians 6:1-17 where Saint Paul teaches about the Armor of God and fighting the forces of evil. No one, […]