05/05/2024 04:52 (UTC)

North Macedonia's Orthodox church celebrates Easter

North Macedonia, May 4 (EFE/EPA).- Orthodox pilgrims celebrated on Saturday the Orthodox Christian Easter service led by Bishop Partenie at the 10th century monastery of St. John the Baptist.

North Macedonia's Orthodox church celebrated Easter in accordance with the Julian calendar. (Camera: GEORGI LICOVSKI).

FOOTAGE SHOWS ORTHODOX PILGRIMS LIGHT CANDLES FROM THE TORCHES BURNING WITH THE HOLY FIRE FROM JERUSALEM DURING THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN EASTER SERVICE LED BY BISHOP PARTENIE AT THE 10TH CENTURY MONASTERY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST (SV. JOVAN BIGORSKI) NEAR MAVROVO, REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA.

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Date: 05/05/2024 04:25 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Religion and belief
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 300 seconds
Reference: 55013483898
Relevance: Normal