Saint Benedict Orthodox Church blesses Lake Wichita

Naomi Skinner, Wichita Falls Times Record News
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Saint Benedict Orthodox Church held a blessing ceremony at Lake Wichita on Sunday, January 30, 2022.

It is a custom in the faith to bless the local bodies of water and to thank God for what he has provided.

Father Peter Kavanaugh blesses Lake Wichita during the Saint Benedict Orthodox Church blessing ceremony at Lake Wichita.
Father Peter Kavanaugh blesses Lake Wichita during the Saint Benedict Orthodox Church blessing ceremony at Lake Wichita.

"This is the season of Holy Epiphany," said Father Peter Kavanaugh. "So we remember how God manifests in our life."

Members of the church and community walked in procession as they sang hymns of praise.

Church and community members join in song during the Saint Benedict Orthodox Church blessing ceremony at Lake Wichita.
Church and community members join in song during the Saint Benedict Orthodox Church blessing ceremony at Lake Wichita.

"Jesus transformed the everyday stuff for us," said Deacon Moses. "It's touched by Jesus, so that's what makes it holy."

Deacon Moses leads the procession during the Saint Benedict Orthodox Church blessing ceremony at Lake Wichita.
Deacon Moses leads the procession during the Saint Benedict Orthodox Church blessing ceremony at Lake Wichita.

The group gave thanks for Lake Wichita and the surrounding bodies of water that we live near.

This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: Local church blesses Lake Wichita and other bodies of water