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Iljan Praasniekka

The largest Orthodox praasniekka festival in Finland, held each year on the feast day of Prophet Elias in the easternmost municipality of the country, with a candlelit vigil, liturgy, cross procession to the lakeside for a water blessing, and a public folk celebration.

19 Jul to 20 Jul 2026 · Annual, 20 July (fixed feast day of Prophet Elias)
Ilomantsi, Karelia, Finland
Free
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