Baptisms at St. Polycarp of Smyrna

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Created on Thursday, 15 May 2014 10:32

On May 3/4, 2014 (Civil Calendar), Father Vassily and Matushka Mary from Maine visited the Chapel of St. Polycarp of Smyrna in Smyrna, Tennessee for Great Vespers, two baptisms, the Hours and the Divine Liturgy. The photos show the faithful who gathered from three different states, and the newly illumined Nonna and Jason with their sponsors/godparents.

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