The Great Blessing of the Waters – Lake ErieChrist is Baptized in the Jordan! And we with Him!
Saturday, January 12, 2019 was an awesome for the community of Marblehead, Ohio! Father Andrew Bartek, rector of Holy Assumption Orthodox Church and parishioners hosted the first annual Blessing of Lake Erie. Despite the cold and windy day, about 50 people attended, coming from Cleveland, Fremont, Toledo, Lorain, Port Clinton, Marblehead and beyond.
Thanks to a generous donor, attendees were able to stand under cover while the Lake Blessing happened. About 30 people took advantage of the generous spread of hot food and drinks provided by the parishioners in the parish social hall following the blessing.
This occasion provided an opportunity to share the Orthodox Faith and teachings with those who were not familiar with the Church. The Blessing was a feature article in the Port Clinton Herald, which can be found here.
As Father Andrew said, “Today we bore witness to the Faith of Orthodoxy and Our God!” Glory to Him!