“The Panagia does not want big candles…”
The Panagia does not want big candles, she wants charity given to the poor.
– Elder George of Drama (1901-1959)
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“The path of life you follow, married or unmarried, is the will of God…”
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“[The powers of darkness] are not fought with sweets and Turkish Delight…”
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“The world has abandoned innocence and goodness…”
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