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Believers fill their bottles with holy water in Minsk

MINSK, 18 January (BelTA) - Orthodox believers get jars and bottles filled with holy water near the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Minsk on Epiphany Day. The water is kept at home for drinking and purifying the soul until next year's Baptism.

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