A night cross procession held around Odessa (PHOTO)
All night there were molebens and akathists, which were led by Archpriest Alexander Volkonsky in collaboration with Odessa-based clergy. All this time, prayers for healing and illnesses were offered: against alcohol-addiction, drug addiction, smoking, fornication and many other afflictions.
Traditions of holding night cross procession around Odessa are 19 years old. It gathers pilgrims from all over Ukraine, who together with clergymen, accompanied by sanctities; make a detour around the city with a prayer for peace and prosperity of Ukraine and Odessa region.
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