Eastern Orthodox tradition: “The Arrival of the Magi”
William Carey University celebrated the “Arrival of the Magi,” a holiday observed in the Eastern Orthodox tradition by several of the university’s international students. The Jan. 7 event marks the day the three wise men arrived in Bethlehem to worship the baby Jesus. WCU’s celebration was attended by students, faculty, and staff from all over campus.
In the photo:
Dr. Brett Golson, vice president for Spiritual Development & Church Relations; WCU President Dr. Tommy King; Djordje Djukovic of Serbia, a member of the men’s soccer team; Jackson Douglas, a dual-enrollment student from Sumrall; and Jessica Achon of Cuba, who studies with the Winters School of Music.