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The climax of the service sees a wooden cross thrown into the Thames, as a symbol of the baptism of Jesus, which is traditionally celebrated on the Sunday after the Epiphany.
For more, see http://www.stmagnusmartyr.org.uk/events/special-notice/blessing-thames-london-bridge-following-pontifical-high-mass-11am or http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/event/15128/blessing-of-the-river-thames
This reminds me of Venice, only not as colourful.
ReplyDeleteLondoners should go onto the river in small boats.