Sunday, December 21, 2003 - the 4th Sunday of Advent

Incense is a constant presence in Orthodox liturgy.

Elizabeth went to the Latin Church this morning long enough to get some final footage of one of our film subjects. She then joined Marthame at the Orthodox service. Today, immediately after Mass, was a remembrance service for a church member who passed away a year ago. Afterwards, as usual, family members handed out sweets (including coconut macaroons and whole wheat grains cooked with sugar and anise and topped with sugar coated almonds).

Also, youth were handing out baklava in celebration of the Fatah victory at the University elections.