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Month: March 2021

Saints of Africa: April

March 27, 2021

Saint Mary of Egypt will be honored twice this month. Her feast day is April 1st and on the fifth Sunday of Great Lent as she is an example of repentance and God’s mercy on those who turn to Him. Those unfamiliar with her story can listen to this great Ancient Faith Radio episode. Mark … More Saints of Africa: April

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