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“Blessed the one who continually humbles himself willingly; he will be crowned by the One who willingly humbled himself for our sake.”

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Ephrem the Syrian

Ephrem the Syrian was an early Christian saint who lived from 306 to June 9, 373. He was known as a missionary and theologian, having a significant impact on the formation of the Eastern Christian Church. more

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