Feast of the church in Talas

January 21, 2026 / January 21, 2026 by Антоний

On January 19, the feast of the Baptism of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, celebrations were held at the Epiphany Parish in Talas (Davao Deanery) in the Philippines.
Priest Joachim Gonzalez, parish rector, and Priest John Mahinay and Priest Stefan Bingcal, deanery clergy, celebrated the Divine Liturgy.
Following the Liturgy, the Great Blessing of Water was performed, followed by a procession with the cross.
Also on this day, two young children were baptized, receiving the names George and Theophania.

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