Blessing of the waters


CHRIS KELLY staff The 98-year-old Russian Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas hosted the first event inaugurating Red Bank's centennial celebrations Jan 19. The Rev. Serge Lukianov performed the sacred blessing of the waters of the Navesink River to celebrate the feast of the Epiphany. Above: Peter Lukianov helps John Lee release a dove during the ceremony. CHRIS KELLY staff The 98-year-old Russian Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas hosted the first event inaugurating Red Bank’s centennial celebrations Jan 19. The Rev. Serge Lukianov performed the sacred blessing of the waters of the Navesink River to celebrate the feast of the Epiphany. Above: Peter Lukianov helps John Lee release a dove during the ceremony.