Easter cakes and eggs were sanctified in churches of St. Petersburg.02.05.2016
The night before, a particle of the Holy Fire, by which all the faithful Orthodox Christians could ignite their lamps, was brought into the city. On the night of May 1, in dozens of churches and temples the Easter service was held. On Easter night more than 400 religious processions were held. There are four dioceses in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region - St. Petersburg, Vyborg, Gatchina and Tikhvin. In addition, everyone could sanctify dyed eggs and Easter cakes. The main Easter service of the northern capital traditionally has been held in the Kazan Cathedral. Metropolitan of St. Petersburg and Ladoga Varsonofy headed it. Tours of St. Petersburg - Russia with j-travel-spb.
