Blessing of Vehicles

We will be blessing vehicles after the Liturgy on Sunday, July 23, as a celebration of the Prophet Elijah, who was carried up to heaven in a fiery chariot. (You can find the account in the Bible: 2[4] Kings 2:1–14.)

On a Sunday close to St. Elijah’s feast (July 20), we go out from the church to our vehicles to pray that the Lord would keep us safe as we travel. 

We will make our way outdoors at the conclusion of the Liturgy, begin with a prayer, and then bless each person's vehicle, whether in the parking lot or on the street.

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