“God descends to the humble as waters flow down from the hills into the valleys.”
Quote by Patriarch Tikhon of Moscow
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Patriarch Tikhon of Moscow
Patriarch Tikhon of Moscow, born on January 31, 1865, and died on April 7, 1925, was a prominent saint in the Russian Orthodox Church. He played a significant role in the development of the church and had a profound impact on Russian culture. more
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