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Monday March 2nd, 2009. Posted by Alex:

Greek Orthodox christening

Yesterday we went to the christening of Zachary, who is Sarah’s father Les’ late wife Cherie’s brother Bob’s son Matthew’s son. Pictures include angelic participants:


key moment:


and keepsake boat with good-luck almonds:


Like most of the pictures here, you can click for a closer look.

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