HUNDREDS BRING EASTER BASKETS TO BE BLESSED THIS HOLY SATURDAY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 30, 2024

POLISH COMMUNITY BRINGS THEIR EASTER FOOD BASKETS TO BE BLESSED

Diocese of Brooklyn Auxiliary Bishop Witold Mroziewski presided over the annual blessing of Easter food baskets this morning at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church in the Maspeth section of Queens.

“”It was great to see so many children and families on this Holy Saturday morning, giving thanks to God for their many blessings, and bringing their Easter food to church to be blessed. Easter time is a time of Resurrection. It is a time of Salvation. We are so thankful to Christ Jesus our Lord, for His death and Resurrection. He saved us by His love,” said Bishop Witold Mroziewski.

The blessing of the Easter food baskets is one of the most beloved Holy Saturday Polish traditions. The basket contains a sampling of Easter foods including bread, eggs, ham, and sweets. The custom dates back to the 15th Century.

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Bishop Witold Mroziewsski blessing Easter baskets at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church in Maspeth, Queens, on Holy Saturday.
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Children gather at the altar at Holy Cross Catholic Church after having their Easter baskets blessed on Holy Saturday.
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Members of the community gathered for the blessing of the Easter Baskets waits for Bishop Witoldf Mroziewski to bless their baskets.
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Hundreds of people attending the Easter basket blessing at Holy Cross Church on March 30, 2024, including this family.