Eastern Orthodox Fasting Traditions: A Path to Spiritual Discipline
Fasting holds a sacred place in the spiritual life of Eastern Orthodox Christians.
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Fasting holds a sacred place in the spiritual life of Eastern Orthodox Christians.
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