Deacon Joseph Mannion of St. John the Baptist Antiochian Orthodox Church lifts his stole as he says prayers to bless the waters Saturday during a Theophany ceremony on the Spokane River in Post Falls.
January 7, 2024
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January 7, 2024 1:08 a.m.
Beginning anew
Greek Orthodox priests bless Spokane River for Theophany
Heavenly voices sang hymns as a crowd gathered on the snow-covered beach where the Spokane River gently lapped the shore. Greek Orthodox priests said Epiphany prayers and scattered holy water onto the bowed heads of the faithful.