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Jan 2024
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Homily on the Eve of Theophany - St. Gre...

Readings from Saints of Holy Orthodoxy
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<p>St. Gregory Palamas, in preparation for the feast of Theophany, calls his flock to remember the grace of their baptism and the high calling they have as children of God. He provides a summary of the practical aspects of how a person is baptized, giving spiritual commentary about this apostolic tradition. He then details the example and teachings of St. Jo ... Show More
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