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“Do you know what a great gift it is that God gave us the right to speak to Him every hour and moment, wherever we are? He always listens to us. This is the greatest honor we have. For this reason we must love God.”

Quote by Porphyrios (Bairaktaris) of Kafsokalivia

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Porphyrios (Bairaktaris) of Kafsokalivia

Porphyrios (Bairaktaris) of Kafsokalivia, a mysterious figure with an unclear identity, was born on February 7, 1906, and passed away on December 2, 1991. more

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