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Daily Archives: April 1, 2013

Episcopal Rites of Passage: Accidentally Setting Your Beard on Fire at Your First Easter Vigil

Beginner's Guide to Becoming Episcopalian, EssaysBy Gordon AtkinsonApril 1, 2013

Admittedly, setting your own beard on fire at the Easter Vigil is a lesser known ritual. Not one that many Episcopalians go through. I might be the only one person you’ve ever heard of who has done this. But given the late hour of the service, the hand-held candles, and the large number of scripture readings…

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