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St. Thomas Foundation LLC

LXCL:One ticket for admission to our Annual Blessing of the Grapes.

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The Blessing of the Grapes is a cherished tradition in the Eastern Orthodox Church celebrated each year on the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord (August 6). During this service, grapes and other first fruits of the harvest are brought to the church to be blessed, offering thanks to God for His abundant provision and asking His continued blessing upon the coming harvest. The custom reflects the biblical practice of presenting the first fruits to God in gratitude, recognizing that every good gift comes from Him. For Orthodox Christians, this blessing is about far more than the harvest itself. It is a celebration of God&rsquo;s transforming grace, revealed in Christ&rsquo;s Transfiguration on Mount Tabor, where His divine glory was made manifest to His disciples. Just as the fruits of the earth are offered back to God with thanksgiving, the faithful are reminded that they, too, are called to be transformed by God&rsquo;s grace and to bear spiritual fruit in their lives. Visitors are warmly welcomed to experience this beautiful tradition, which reflects the Orthodox Church&rsquo;s deep connection between worship, creation, and thanksgiving. Our Blessing of the Grapes at Whatley Wines is an extension of this ancient feast of the Church, bringing this beautiful Orthodox tradition into the heart of the Texas Hill Country. &nbsp;We invite everyone &ndash; Orthodox Christians, neighbors, visitors, and wine enthusiasts alike &ndash; to join us as we offer prayers of thanksgiving and ask God&rsquo;s blessing upon our local vineyards and wineries. Our hope is that this will become an annual Fredericksburg tradition, growing each year to include more local wineries and vineyards as together we celebrate the harvest, give thanks to God, and share the beauty of the Orthodox Christian faith with our community.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for purchasing your ticket to our Blessing of the Grapes! We are truly grateful for your support and look forward to welcoming you on Saturday, August 22nd at Whatley Wines. Your participation not only helps support the mission of St. Thomas Antiochian Orthodox Church, but also helps us establish what we hope will become a cherished annual tradition in the Texas Hill Country. We pray this event will be a meaningful morning of thanksgiving, fellowship, and celebration as we ask God&#39;s blessing upon our local vineyards and wineries. If you have any questions before the event, please don&#39;t hesitate to reach out. We can&#39;t wait to share this beautiful occasion with you and thank you again for being part of this special event! In Christ,St. Thomas Antiochian Orthodox Church Fredericksburg, Texas

The Blessing of the Grapes is a cherished tradition in the Eastern Orthodox Church celebrated each year on the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord (August 6). During this service, grapes and other first fruits of the harvest are brought to the church to be blessed, offering thanks to God for His abundant provision and asking His continued blessing upon the coming harvest. The custom reflects the biblical practice of presenting the first fruits to God in gratitude, recognizing that every good gift comes from Him. For Orthodox Christians, this blessing is about far more than the harvest itself. It is a celebration of God’s transforming grace, revealed in Christ’s Transfiguration on Mount Tabor, where His divine glory was made manifest to His disciples. Just as the fruits of the earth are offered back to God with thanksgiving, the faithful are reminded that they, too, are called to be transformed by God’s grace and to bear spiritual fruit in their lives. Visitors are warmly welcomed to experience this beautiful tradition, which reflects the Orthodox Church’s deep connection between worship, creation, and thanksgiving. Our Blessing of the Grapes at Whatley Wines is an extension of this ancient feast of the Church, bringing this beautiful Orthodox tradition into the heart of the Texas Hill Country.  We invite everyone – Orthodox Christians, neighbors, visitors, and wine enthusiasts alike – to join us as we offer prayers of thanksgiving and ask God’s blessing upon our local vineyards and wineries. Our hope is that this will become an annual Fredericksburg tradition, growing each year to include more local wineries and vineyards as together we celebrate the harvest, give thanks to God, and share the beauty of the Orthodox Christian faith with our community.

St. Thomas Foundation LLC

Annual Blessing of the Grapes at Whatley Wines

4076 N US Hwy 87

Admission

$50

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