#saint-eugène

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The Bishop or priest then gently strikes each candidate on the cheek, symbolizing that the Christian is now a soldier for Christ and must endure suffering and the persecution that comes from conflict with the world. A hymn might now be sung if the candidates are numerous.

Source: http://www.fisheaters.com/confirmation.html

Kids.
July 30th, 2016. Saint-Eugène, Algiers.