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Oct 2024
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The Life of St. Meletius, Archbishop of ...

Readings from Saints of Holy Orthodoxy
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<p>A reading of the Life of Saint Meletius, Archbishop of Antioch (February 12) from the Great Collection Collection of the Lives of Saints by St. Dimitri of Rostov The life of St. Meletius of Antioch is instructive regarding many things, including those of our times who have separated themselves from unity with the rest of the Orthodox Church in their zeal ... Show More
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