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“Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor: for we are members one of another” (Eph. 4:25 ). 1. The storm provoked by
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The Holy and Great Council of the Orthodox Church to be held in Crete during Pentecost has prompted a great deal of discussion. The affirmation
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