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Mar 2024
10m 19s

Children in Church - Fr. Michael Pomazan...

Readings from Saints of Holy Orthodoxy
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<p>&quot;Let the children be conscious that they are members of Christ&#39;s family. Let the children come to love church!&quot; With an inspiring message for parents, Fr. Michael Pomazansky exhorts us to help our children not just come to church but to learn to love church. Addressing practical aspects and the important matter of compulsion, this short art ... Show More
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