Orthodox Saints: Veneration and Canonization in Eastern Christianity
The veneration and canonization of saints hold a deeply significant place within the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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The veneration and canonization of saints hold a deeply significant place within the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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