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A church in Bulgaria recently celebrated St. Charalampus, the Patron Saint of Beekeepers.
Worship
Orthodox Christian worshippers believe Charalampus performed a miracle, healing deadly wounds with honey. They light hundreds of candles and place them on honey pots, set in the shape of a cross. They ask the saint to protect their homes and health.
Worship is the act of showing love and respect for a god. Worshippers who believe in the same god often gather together for religious services.
*This article has been edited and reprinted from VOA Learning English with permission from Voice of America (VOA) for use in English language materials.
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