MADERA — On Sunday, Jan. 12, parishioners of Ss. Mary and Michael Parish—an Orthodox Christian community worshipping alternatively at Nativity of the Theotokos (St. Mary’s) Church in Madera and St. Michael’s Church in Irvona—gathered at Clearfield Creek for a moving outdoor Blessing of Waters service, an extension of the world-wide celebration of the Theophany (Baptism/Epiphany) … Continue reading Outdoor Blessing of Clearfield Creek Invokes God’s Blessings for County and All Creation