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Check out the videos below to learn about what the Church teaches and how we can live a truly authentic Christian life in the modern world.

Be the Bee #6 | Who's Afraid of Halloween?
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Be the Bee #6 | Who's Afraid of Halloween?

Best viewed in HD 1080p. Christians don't need to be afraid of Halloween. We can celebrate it as a day for fun, friends, and family, and use it as a chance to grow closer to God and each other. Connect with us at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese's Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministries! youth.goarch.org Links: St. Basil the Great's "Address to Young Men on the Right Use of Greek Literature" http://www.tertullian.org/fathers/basil_litterature01.htm "Pretend You Don't See the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" http://orthodoxyouthministry.blogspot.com/2013/10/pretend-you-dont-see-great-pumpkin.html "Halloween: An Orthodox Christian Perspective" http://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2013/10/halloween-orthodox-christian-perspective.html?m=1 A Protestant Take on the History of Halloween http://www.biblicalhorizons.com/open-book/no-28-concerning-halloween/ Cute Dog in Halloween Costumes http://www.buzzfeed.com/ariellecalderon/this-is-the-cutest-dog-youll-see-this-halloween Jack o Lanter (cover) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jack-o-lantern.svg Music: "The Heist" by Silent Partner, YouTube Audio Library End theme: "Noahs Stark" by krackatoa http://freemusicarchive.org/music/krackatoa/krackatoa_-_Singles_1002/Krackatoa_-_Noahs_Stark Thanks for watching! God bless you!
The Trench | "What We Love Matters" | Episode 35
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The Trench | "What We Love Matters" | Episode 35

In the final episode of The Trench, Christian explores how what we love orients our way of being in the world and how what we love is shaped by what we do. Join Christian as he says goodbye to the series by asking, "What do we truly love?" Connect with us at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese's Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministries! youth.goarch.org bethebee.goarch.org Support the creation of more great Orthodox Christian content: www.patreon.com/y2am Special thanks to our Patreon donors for their generosity and contribution to our team and God's work! Pauline and Ted Koinis, Chris Ingram, William Gereny, Stephen Harris, Barbara Kuvshinoff, Chrysanthe Patestos, Patricia O'Drudy, Jim Gabriel, Michael And Marina Mason, Bijoy Thomas, Constantina Dedes, Stephen Anderson, William and Pelagia Gilchrist, George Contas, and Jason Oneida Facebook: facebook.com/GOAyoungadults Instagram: @GOA_youngadults Twitter: @GOA_youngadults Y2AM Gear at Orthodox Marketplace: bethebee.goarch.org/merch Contact Y2AM: y2am@goarch.org Contact Christian: cgonzalez@goarch.org Christian’s Twitter: @socalchrishtain Christian’s Instagram: @clawbread Music: “Whistling Down the Road," by Silent Partner, YouTube Digital Library "Deliberate Thought" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Photo Credits: Football: https://www.flickr.com/photos/57915000@N02/31710574355 All other photos from Depositphotos Video Credits: All videos from videvo.net. Thanks for watching!
The Trench | "You Can't Share What You Don't Have" | Episode 34
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The Trench | "You Can't Share What You Don't Have" | Episode 34

Join Christian this week as he explores the reality that we cannot share a real love for Christ if we don't possess it ourselves. Connect with us at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese's Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministries! youth.goarch.org bethebee.goarch.org Support the creation of more great Orthodox Christian content: www.patreon.com/y2am Special thanks to our Patreon donors for their generosity and contribution to our team and God's work! Pauline and Ted Koinis, Chris Ingram, William Gereny, Stephen Harris, Barbara Kuvshinoff, Chrysanthe Patestos, Patricia O'Drudy, Jim Gabriel, Michael And Marina Mason, Bijoy Thomas, Constantina Dedes, Stephen Anderson, William and Pelagia Gilchrist, George Contas, and Jason Oneida Facebook: facebook.com/GOAyoungadults Instagram: @GOA_youngadults Twitter: @GOA_youngadults Y2AM Gear at Orthodox Marketplace: bethebee.goarch.org/merch Contact Y2AM: y2am@goarch.org Contact Christian: cgonzalez@goarch.org Christian’s Twitter: @socalchrishtain Christian’s Instagram: @clawbread Music: “Whistling Down the Road," by Silent Partner, YouTube Digital Library “Heart Beats," by Silent Partner, YouTube Digital Library Photo Credits: Jesus Asleep: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brooklyn_Museum_-_Jesus_Sleeping_During_the_Tempest_(J%C3%A9sus_dormant_pendant_la_temp%C3%AAte)_-_James_Tissot_-_overall.jpg St. Augustine in Study: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5b/Vittore_carpaccio%2C_visione_di_sant%27agostino_01.jpg Nativity Icon: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/Iconnativity.jpg All other photos from Depositphotos Thanks for watching!
The Trench | "How to Survive the Holidays" | Episode 32
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The Trench | "How to Survive the Holidays" | Episode 32

For many, the holidays can be a stressful time when it comes to reconnecting with family members. Join Christian this week as he explores some things to keep in mind as we interact with family over the holidays. Connect with us at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese's Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministries! youth.goarch.org bethebee.goarch.org Support the creation of more great Orthodox Christian content: www.patreon.com/y2am Special thanks to our Patreon donors for their generosity and contribution to our team and God's work! Pauline and Ted Koinis, Chris Ingram, William Gereny, Stephen Harris, Barbara Kuvshinoff, Chrysanthe Patestos, Patricia O'Drudy, Jim Gabriel, Michael And Marina Mason, Bijoy Thomas, Constantina Dedes, Stephen Anderson, William and Pelagia Gilchrist, George Contas, and Jason Oneida Facebook: facebook.com/GOAyoungadults Instagram: @GOA_youngadults Twitter: @GOA_youngadults Y2AM Gear at Orthodox Marketplace: bethebee.goarch.org/merch Contact Y2AM: y2am@goarch.org Contact Christian: cgonzalez@goarch.org Christian’s Twitter: @socalchrishtain Christian’s Instagram: @clawbread Music: “Whistling Down the Road," by Silent Partner, YouTube Digital Library “Heart Beats," by Silent Partner, YouTube Digital Library Photo Credits: Family Reunion: https://www.flickr.com/photos/12692384@N00/28434187241 All other photos from Depositphotos Video Credits: All videos from videvo.net. Thanks for watching!
The Trench | "Practicing Death by Fasting" | Episode 31
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The Trench | "Practicing Death by Fasting" | Episode 31

It's the beginning of another fasting season as we prepare for the Nativity of Christ. This week, Christian explores how our practice of fasting is also a practice at stepping outside of ourselves so that we can live for others. Connect with us at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese's Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministries! youth.goarch.org bethebee.goarch.org Support the creation of more great Orthodox Christian content: www.patreon.com/y2am Special thanks to our Patreon donors for their generosity and contribution to our team and God's work! Pauline and Ted Koinis, Chris Ingram, William Gereny, Stephen Harris, Barbara Kuvshinoff, Chrysanthe Patestos, Patricia O'Drudy, Jim Gabriel, Michael And Marina Mason, Bijoy Thomas, Constantina Dedes, Stephen Anderson Facebook: facebook.com/GOAyoungadults Instagram: @GOA_youngadults Twitter: @GOA_youngadults Y2AM Gear at Orthodox Marketplace: bethebee.goarch.org/merch Contact Y2AM: y2am@goarch.org Written and Hosted by: Christian Gonzalez Contact Christian: cgonzalez@goarch.org Christian’s Twitter: @socalchrishtain Christian’s Instagram: @clawbread Edited by: Ray Banna Ray's Website: rjbcreativedesign.webs.com/ Ray's Instagram: @rayjbanna Ray's twitter: @RayJBanna Music: “Whistling Down the Road," by Silent Partner, YouTube Digital Library “Secret Conversations," by The 126ers, YouTube Digital Library "The Sound of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel Video Credit: Ray Banna's Original footage Photo Credits: Photo Credits: Hamburger: https://www.flickr.com/photos/smoothedoutdrummer/8656517314/in/photostream/ Pizza: https://www.flickr.com/photos/49503172960@N01/396683706/ Cheesecake: http://www.flickr.com/photos/55608722@N06/12577501314/ All other photos purchased from Despositphotos Video Credits: All video property of Ray J Banna. Thanks for watching!
The Trench | "Living for Others" | Episode 30
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The Trench | "Living for Others" | Episode 30

This week, Christian explores how our lives are meant to be lived for others rather than used to serve ourselves. Connect with us at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese's Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministries! youth.goarch.org bethebee.goarch.org Support the creation of more great Orthodox Christian content: www.patreon.com/y2am Special thanks to our Patreon donors for their generosity and contribution to our team and God's work! Pauline and Ted Koinis, Chris Ingram, William Gereny, Stephen Harris, Barbara Kuvshinoff, Chrysanthe Patestos, Patricia O'Drudy, Jim Gabriel, Michael And Marina Mason, Bijoy Thomas, Constantina Dedes, Stephen Anderson Facebook: facebook.com/GOAyoungadults Instagram: @GOA_youngadults Twitter: @GOA_youngadults Y2AM Gear at Orthodox Marketplace: bethebee.goarch.org/merch Contact Y2AM: y2am@goarch.org Written and Hosted by: Christian Gonzalez Contact Christian: cgonzalez@goarch.org Christian’s Twitter: @socalchrishtain Christian’s Instagram: @clawbread Edited by: Ray Banna Ray's Website: rjbcreativedesign.webs.com/ Ray's Instagram: @rayjbanna Ray's twitter: @RayJBanna Music: “Whistling Down the Road," by Silent Partner, YouTube Digital Library “Secret Conversations," by The 126ers, YouTube Digital Library Video Credit: https://www.videvo.net/ Photo Credits: St. Panteleimon: By anonimus (http://www.nasledie-rus.ru/podshivka/5803.php#) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Baptism of Christ: By Emw (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons Old man: https://www.flickr.com/photos/74790907@N02/30010072710 All other photos from Depositphotos. Thanks for watching!
The Trench | "Loving Our Enemies" | Episode 28 (feat. Jacob Saylor)
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The Trench | "Loving Our Enemies" | Episode 28 (feat. Jacob Saylor)

Loving our enemies is divine stuff, but this week Christian and Jacob explore what it would look like to take a step in the direction of loving those who would cause our spiritual life suffering. Connect with us at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese's Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministries! youth.goarch.org bethebee.goarch.org Support the creation of more great Orthodox Christian content: www.patreon.com/y2am Special thanks to our Patreon donors for their generosity and contribution to our team and God's work! Pauline and Ted Koinis, Chris Ingram, William Gereny, Stephen Harris, Barbara Kuvshinoff, Chrysanthe Patestos, Patricia O'Drudy, Jim Gabriel, Michael And Marina Mason, Bijoy Thomas, Constantina Dedes, Stephen Anderson Facebook: facebook.com/GOAyoungadults Instagram: @GOA_youngadults Twitter: @GOA_youngadults Y2AM Gear at Orthodox Marketplace: bethebee.goarch.org/merch Contact Y2AM: y2am@goarch.org Written and Hosted by: Christian Gonzalez Contact Christian: cgonzalez@goarch.org Christian’s Twitter: @socalchrishtain Christian’s Instagram: @clawbread Edited by: Ray Banna Ray's Website: rjbcreativedesign.webs.com/ Ray's Instagram: @rayjbanna Ray's twitter: @RayJBanna Music: “Whistling Down the Road," by Silent Partner, YouTube Digital Library “Secret Conversations," by The 126ers, YouTube Digital Library Video Credit: Ray Banna's Original footage Photo Credits: All photos purchased from Depositphotos Thanks for watching!
The Trench | "Being Ourselves" | Episode 29 (feat. Kylo Ren)
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The Trench | "Being Ourselves" | Episode 29 (feat. Kylo Ren)

Have you ever struggled with being content with your own life? Accepting your own strengths? This week Christian (with a little help from Kylo Ren) explores how we must live into our own lives if we have any hope of serving the Lord. Connect with us at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese's Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministries! youth.goarch.org bethebee.goarch.org Support the creation of more great Orthodox Christian content: www.patreon.com/y2am Special thanks to our Patreon donors for their generosity and contribution to our team and God's work! Pauline and Ted Koinis, Chris Ingram, William Gereny, Stephen Harris, Barbara Kuvshinoff, Chrysanthe Patestos, Patricia O'Drudy, Jim Gabriel, Michael And Marina Mason, Bijoy Thomas, Constantina Dedes, Stephen Anderson, William and Pelagia Gilchrist, George Contas, and Jason Oneida Facebook: facebook.com/GOAyoungadults Instagram: @GOA_youngadults Twitter: @GOA_youngadults Y2AM Gear at Orthodox Marketplace: bethebee.goarch.org/merch Contact Y2AM: y2am@goarch.org Contact Christian: cgonzalez@goarch.org Christian’s Twitter: @socalchrishtain Christian’s Instagram: @clawbread Music: “Whistling Down the Road," by Silent Partner, YouTube Digital Library “Heart Beats," by Silent Partner, YouTube Digital Library Photo Credits: All photos from Depositphotos. Video Credits: All videos from videvo.net. Thanks for watching!
'Nothing happens' after Easter. Don't be fooled: this 'low' period hides its own spiritual treasure
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'Nothing happens' after Easter. Don't be fooled: this 'low' period hides its own spiritual treasure

SUPPORT OUR MONASTERIES ON MULL & IONA: By PayPal & Credit / Debit Cards: https://mullmonastery.com/donate/ BY CHEQUE (USA only) - Cheques should be written to 'American Friends of the Celtic Saints' and sent to: 3736 W County Rd 4, Berthoud, CO 80513. All cheque donors will receive a tax-receipt for their donation. — ICONS, SPIRITUAL BOOKLETS and PRAYER ROPES are available through our online store: https://shop.mullmonastery.com — Remember to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE ! — The video ' "Nothing happens" after Easter. Don't be fooled: this "low" period hides its own spiritual treasure' was recorded by Fr Seraphim (Aldea) at Mull Monastery (The Orthodox Monastery of All Celtic Saints), on the Isle of Mull.
To LOVE and DIE in CHRIST
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To LOVE and DIE in CHRIST

The Life of St Thaney of Glasgow. — T O S U P P O R T T H E M O N A S T E R Y: By PayPal & Credit / Debit Cards: https://mullmonastery.com/donate/ B Y C H E Q U E (U S A only) – Cheques should be written to 'American Friends of the Celtic Saints' and sent to: 3736 W County Rd 4, Berthoud, CO 80513. All cheque donors will receive a tax-receipt for their donation. — I C O N S, S P I R I T U A L B O O K L E T S and P R A Y E R R O P E S made at the Monastery are available through our online store: https://shop.mullmonastery.com — Remember to S U B S C R I B E and S H A R E ! — The video 'To LOVE and DIE in CHRIST' was recorded by Fr Seraphim (Aldea) at Iona Monastery (The Orthodox Monastery of the Mother of God and All Saints of Iona), on the Isle of Iona.
St Thaney of Glasgow
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St Thaney of Glasgow

The Life of St Thaney of Glasgow. — T O S U P P O R T T H E M O N A S T E R Y: By PayPal & Credit / Debit Cards: https://mullmonastery.com/donate/ B Y C H E Q U E (U S A only) – Cheques should be written to 'American Friends of the Celtic Saints' and sent to: 3736 W County Rd 4, Berthoud, CO 80513. All cheque donors will receive a tax-receipt for their donation. — I C O N S, S P I R I T U A L B O O K L E T S and P R A Y E R R O P E S made at the Monastery are available through our online store: https://shop.mullmonastery.com — Remember to S U B S C R I B E and S H A R E ! — The video 'St Thaney of Glasgow' was recorded by Fr Seraphim (Aldea) at Iona Monastery (The Orthodox Monastery of the Mother of God and All Saints of Iona), on the Isle of Iona.
St Morwenna of Cornwall
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St Morwenna of Cornwall

The Life of St Morwenna of Morwenstow in Cornwall. — T O S U P P O R T T H E M O N A S T E R Y: By PayPal & Credit / Debit Cards: https://mullmonastery.com/donate/ B Y C H E Q U E (U S A only) – Cheques should be written to 'American Friends of the Celtic Saints' and sent to: 3736 W County Rd 4, Berthoud, CO 80513. All cheque donors will receive a tax-receipt for their donation. — I C O N S, S P I R I T U A L B O O K L E T S and P R A Y E R R O P E S made at the Monastery are available through our online store: https://shop.mullmonastery.com — Remember to S U B S C R I B E and S H A R E ! — The video 'St Morwenna of Cornwall' was recorded by Fr Seraphim (Aldea) at Iona Monastery (The Orthodox Monastery of the Mother of God and All Saints of Iona), on the Isle of Iona.
Iona Monastery Channel
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Iona Monastery Channel

This is now the Channel of the Orthodox Monastery of the Mother of God and All Saints of Iona, on the Isle of Iona. — T O S U P P O R T T H E M O N A S T E R Y: By PayPal & Credit / Debit Cards: https://mullmonastery.com/donate/ B Y C H E Q U E (U S A only) – Cheques should be written to 'American Friends of the Celtic Saints' and sent to: 3736 W County Rd 4, Berthoud, CO 80513. All cheque donors will receive a tax-receipt for their donation. — I C O N S, S P I R I T U A L B O O K L E T S and P R A Y E R R O P E S made at the Monastery are available through our online store: https://shop.mullmonastery.com — Remember to S U B S C R I B E and S H A R E ! — The video 'Iona Monastery Channel' was recorded by Fr Seraphim (Aldea) at Iona Monastery (The Orthodox Monastery of the Mother of God and All Saints of Iona), on the Isle of Iona.
St GREGORY the ENLIGHTENER of ARMENIA (September 30)
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St GREGORY the ENLIGHTENER of ARMENIA (September 30)

On September 30th, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Hieromartyr GREGORY the ENLIGHTENER of ARMENIA. The recording was made at Kilninian, the main church of the Orthodox Monastery of All Celtic Saints on the Isle of Mull. --- DONATE TO SUPPORT THE MONASTERY & THIS PROJECT (PayPal & Credit / Debit Cards): CHEQUE DONATIONS (USA only) can be written for American Friends of the Celtic Saints, and sent to: 3736 W County Rd 4, Berthoud, CO 80513. All cheque donors will receive a tax-receipt for their donation. https://mullmonastery.com/donate/ --- I C O N S, S P I R I T U A L B O O K L E T S and P R A Y E R R O P E S made at the Monastery are available through our online store: https://shop.mullmonastery.com --- Remember to S U B S C R I B E and S H A R E !
St CYRIACUS the ANCHORITE (September 29)
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St CYRIACUS the ANCHORITE (September 29)

On September 29th, we celebrate the Feast of our Holy Father CYRIACUS the ANCHORITE of PALESTINE. The recording was made at Kilninian, the main church of the Orthodox Monastery of All Celtic Saints on the Isle of Mull. --- DONATE TO SUPPORT THE MONASTERY & THIS PROJECT (PayPal & Credit / Debit Cards): CHEQUE DONATIONS (USA only) can be written for American Friends of the Celtic Saints, and sent to: 3736 W County Rd 4, Berthoud, CO 80513. All cheque donors will receive a tax-receipt for their donation. https://mullmonastery.com/donate/ --- I C O N S, S P I R I T U A L B O O K L E T S and P R A Y E R R O P E S made at the Monastery are available through our online store: https://shop.mullmonastery.com --- Remember to S U B S C R I B E and S H A R E !
St CHARITON the CONFESSOR (September 28)
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St CHARITON the CONFESSOR (September 28)

On September 28th, we celebrate the Feast of our Holy Father CHARITON the CONFESSOR. The recording was made at Kilninian, the main church of the Orthodox Monastery of All Celtic Saints on the Isle of Mull. --- DONATE TO SUPPORT THE MONASTERY & THIS PROJECT (PayPal & Credit / Debit Cards): CHEQUE DONATIONS (USA only) can be written for American Friends of the Celtic Saints, and sent to: 3736 W County Rd 4, Berthoud, CO 80513. All cheque donors will receive a tax-receipt for their donation. https://mullmonastery.com/donate/ --- I C O N S, S P I R I T U A L B O O K L E T S and P R A Y E R R O P E S made at the Monastery are available through our online store: https://shop.mullmonastery.com --- Remember to S U B S C R I B E and S H A R E !
St CALLISTRATUS and his 49 COMPANIONS (September 27)
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St CALLISTRATUS and his 49 COMPANIONS (September 27)

On September 27th, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Martyr CALLISTRATUS and his 49 COMPANIONS. The recording was made at Kilninian, the main church of the Orthodox Monastery of All Celtic Saints on the Isle of Mull. --- DONATE TO SUPPORT THE MONASTERY & THIS PROJECT (PayPal & Credit / Debit Cards): CHEQUE DONATIONS (USA only) can be written for American Friends of the Celtic Saints, and sent to: 3736 W County Rd 4, Berthoud, CO 80513. All cheque donors will receive a tax-receipt for their donation. https://mullmonastery.com/donate/ --- I C O N S, S P I R I T U A L B O O K L E T S and P R A Y E R R O P E S made at the Monastery are available through our online store: https://shop.mullmonastery.com --- Remember to S U B S C R I B E and S H A R E !
Procla, wife of Pontius Pilate
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Procla, wife of Pontius Pilate

Holy Great Martyr Ketevan of Georgia
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Holy Great Martyr Ketevan of Georgia

St. Veronica
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St. Veronica

Romanos the Melodist
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Romanos the Melodist

Dionysius the Areopagite (oct 3)
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Dionysius the Areopagite (oct 3)

Empress St. Irene
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Empress St. Irene

Hidden Saints: New-martyr John the Goldsmith of Bulgaria (w/ Fr. Steven Ritter)
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Hidden Saints: New-martyr John the Goldsmith of Bulgaria (w/ Fr. Steven Ritter)

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