MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Orthodox Christians gathered at the Mississippi River Saturday morning to continue an annual tradition of blessing the waters.
The Blessing of the Mississippi River brought together members of the Orthodox Christian community to pray and bless the waters as part of a worldwide observance.
“Today we bless the Mississippi River,” said Father Simon Thomas of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. “Water has always been known as a source of life.”…