Father Timothy Taugher of Blessed Sacrament Church in Johnson City and Professor Diane O'Heron of Brome Community College, a UMCF board member, also spoke.

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The Queen's Bentley failed to start following a Sandringham church service - until a bishop blessed the motor.

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Historically, the kulich were carried to church and set out on long tables to be blessed by a priest.

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Refueled and clearly with a blessed life to give thanks for, we stop off at a church that is still used for its original purpose.

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