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“Do I observe holy days and holidays? Yeah, the ritual is very important to me. It's part of being Ukrainian Catholic. So every holy day we're baking pierogis and not eating meat.”

Quote by Vera Farmiga

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Vera Farmiga is an American actress born on August 6, 1973. She has gained widespread acclaim for her outstanding performances in various films, including 'The Sixth Sense', 'Mystic River', and the 'Annabelle' series. more

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