His Grace censes the shroud while the choir sings "The Noble Joseph"

Vladyka blesses the faithful with rose water while the choir sings "Myrhh the women sprinkled..." during the lamentations.

The procession around the Church takes place in full daylight even though it is around 9:30 pm!

Published with the blessing of
His Grace The Right Reverend NIKOLAI, Bishop of Sitka, Anchorage & Alaska
©2005 Russian Orthodox Diocese of Alaska

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