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By May 1936, the cable compression was finished, In November, two main span sections were joined, marked by a blessing with holy water.
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Jan. 2025
Upon my arrival, I was embraced by the soothing sounds of nature and greeted with a traditional blessing of holy water and a sprinkle of rice on my forehead, which symbolizes prosperity and well-being.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
The consecration, involving holy water, chrism oil, incense and prayer, transforms the altar into a sacred centerpiece of the cathedral.
—Thomas Adamson and Sylvie Corbet The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
After blessing the holy water, the archbishop will sprinkle it over the congregation and then the altar.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Jan. 2025
Upon my arrival, I was embraced by the soothing sounds of nature and greeted with a traditional blessing of holy water and a sprinkle of rice on my forehead, which symbolizes prosperity and well-being.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
The consecration, involving holy water, chrism oil, incense and prayer, transforms the altar into a sacred centerpiece of the cathedral.
—Thomas Adamson and Sylvie Corbet The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
After blessing the holy water, the archbishop will sprinkle it over the congregation and then the altar.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Holy water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holy%20water. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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