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May 2023
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Keep Thy Mind in Hell and Despair Not - ...

Readings from Saints of Holy Orthodoxy
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<p> A reading of the revelation of Jesus Christ to St. Silouan and commentary on the revelation by St. Sophrony from &quot;Saint Silouan the Athonite&quot; by St. Sophrony (p. 429-431, 208-213) 0:18 The revelation of Jesus Christ to St. Silouan 5:19 St. Sophrony’s commentary -Buy &quot;Saint Silouan the Athonite&quot; by St. Sophrony here: https://churchsu ... Show More
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