Friday, April 24, 2009

Photos: Easter in Riga


Orthodox worshippers light candles from Holy Fire from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem during mass during the second Easter day in Riga April 20, 2009. (Reuters/Daylife)

Orthodox worshippers light candles from Holy Fire from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem during mass at the second Easter day in Riga April 20, 2009. (Reuters/Daylife)

Orthodox priests and worshippers attend mass during the second Easter day in Riga April 20, 2009. (Reuters/Daylife)

Orthodox nuns and worshippers attend mass during the second Easter day in Riga April 20, 2009. (Reuters/Daylife)

Orthodox Metropolitan of Latvia Alexander (C) and priests light candles from Holy Fire from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem during mass at the second Easter day in Riga April 20, 2009. (Reuters/Daylife)

Orthodox Metropolitan of Latvia Alexander attends mass during the second Easter day in Riga April 20, 2009. (Reuters/Daylife)

Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter's holy fire ritual
Church of Latvia
Church of Latvia - OrthodoxWiki
Latvian Orthodox Church

(See also Orthodox Church of Estonia and Historical background of Orthodoxy in Estonia)

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