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“Do not deprive the dead of mercy” [Commentary on Sirah: 7: 36]
By Agaphangel (Soloviev), Archbishop Let the mercy of giving be to everyone living, but do not deprive the dead of mercy. Do not limit your good deeds only to the…
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