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Photo: Pope Benedict XVI and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople greet the Christian faithful after the celebration of the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom at the patriarchal cathedral on November 30, 2006.
The Spirit of Truth
O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, You are everywhere present and fill all things. Treasury of Blesings and Giver of Life, come and dwell within us, cleanse us of all stain, and save our souls, O Good One.
Hymn from the Vespers of Pentecost
Wisdom from the Church Fathers
| The man who endures accusations against himself with humility has arrived at perfection. He is marvelled at by the holy angels, for there is no other virtue so great and so hard to achieve. St Isaac the Syrian |