Blessing of the Waters with St. Herman Orthodox Theological Seminary in Kodiak, Alaska

Some scenes from Kodiak, Alaska. Notably the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral and next to it, St. Herman Orthodox Theological Seminary. The Blessing of the Waters, also known as Theophany, is a beautiful celebration in the Eastern Orthodox Church. It commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River by John the Baptist, an event seen as the manifestation of God’s presence in the world.