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Who was the Armenian saint who tried to reunite the Greek Orthodox Church with the Byzantine Church, and is known for his writings and poetry, especially his "Twenty-Four Prayers" which have been translated into multiple languages?
  • St. Nicholas of Myra
  • St. Pancratius Of Taormina
  • St. Neres Shnorali
  • St. Gregory of Narek

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One Hundred Years of Radio and an Interesting FDC


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Corpus Christi


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Saint Marcellin Champagnat


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Saint Boniface


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Pope John XXIII


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The Ugandan Martyrs


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Establishment of the Republic of Italy


Today is the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of Italy. To see more, click here.



Saints Marcellinus and Peter


Today is the feast of two 4th century martyrs of the Church. To read their story, click here.



Birthday of Pope Pius X


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