Celebration of Vietnamese New Year

The congregation stands during the Mass in honor of the Vietnamese New Year at Holy Martyrs of Vietnam Church in Arlington Jan. 30. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

Clergy process in at the start of Mass in honor of the Vietnamese New Year at Holy Martyrs of Vietnam Church in Arlington Jan. 30. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

Sisters pray at Mass in honor of the Vietnamese New Year at Holy Martyrs of Vietnam Church in Arlington Jan. 30. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge blesses a shrine to Our Lady of La Vang in a courtyard outside Holy Martyrs of Vietnam Church in Arlington. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

A drum and gong announce the end of Mass in honor of the Vietnamese New Year at Holy Martyrs of Vietnam Church in Arlington Jan. 30. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge offers envelopes of money to the Lion. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge blesses a shrine to Our Lady of La Vang in a courtyard outside Holy Martyrs of Vietnam Church in Arlington. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge places a red envelope with money inside the Lion’s mouth during a traditional dance performance as part of a custom inviting prosperity in the new year. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD