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Oct 2023
14m 42s

Divine Eros: Insatiable Love For Christ ...

Readings from Saints of Holy Orthodoxy
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<p>Our father among the saints, Porphyrios, is a most beloved elder of our day. The Lord poured out incredible love to the world through him. His heart was on fire with love of Christ and by God&#39;s grace we have been left with his life and witness as inspiration for us unworthy ones of these last days. This excerpt from &quot;Wounded by Love&quot; exhibit ... Show More
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