Orthodox churches celebrate Christmas, Theophany

By Julia Maruca

Trib Total Media

On a blustery, snowy Saturday afternoon at Twin Lakes Park east of Greensburg, a little over a dozen people huddled in a semicircle, singing hymns and watching intently for the Rev. David Hyatt to give his signal. After leading the group in prayer and calling for blessings, Hyatt made his move — pushing a large cross made of ice off the edge of the pier and into the Upper Lake.

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