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Mar 2009
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The Name of Jesus

Fr. Thomas Hopko, and Ancient Faith Ministries
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The Angel told the Theotokos, "You will call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." Fr. Thomas Hopko explores the significance of this name, as well as its origins.
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