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Moscow / Saint Petersburg, May 1 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Sergei Ilnitsky / Anatoly Maltsev) Orthodox Russians have celebrated the blessing of food, a ritual that is part of Easter Holy Saturday. During the festivity the priests bless pastries and Easter eggs, typical food of this date.FOOTAGE OF THE BLESSING OF FOODS IN THE EXTERIOR OF A RUSSIAN CHURCH AND OF THE SAN APÓSTOL PEDRO CHURCH, IN SAINT PETERSBURG.
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