Orthodox Rite

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I’ve just read this news in the newspaper in Ávila. Once again, our town becomes a multicultural place, like in medieval times.
The first orthodox mass in our town was held this week-end in San Juan church,
There were two masses. On Saturday and on Sunday. Orthodox masses usually lasts more than two hours. They were celebrated by priest Laurentiu who will also celebrate in Badajoz, a town in Extremadura.
There will be masses every fortnight in Ávila. On 28th December the first orthodox baptism will be celebrated and on 6th Hanuary, Christ’s baptism will be conmemorated.
According to Eugenia Semenciuc, the chairwoman of the Romanian Immigrants Association “Eminescu”, the bishop in Ávila has promised to allow orthodox celebrations, for Romanian and Bulgarian citizens, in San Andrés church, an ancient Romanesque church.
It’s really important for new citizens among us feel they are loved their own way, with their own music, food and religious belief.
I hope this event makes our neighbours happier.