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Thursday, 15 November 2012

Introduction to the Orthodox Faith Part 5

Part 5

Salvation in Christ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AZfJ-iXMGU

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Parts 1 & 2
http://orthodoxyisorthodoxy.blogspot.com/2012/10/introduction-to-orthodox-faith-part-1-2.html

Parts 3 & 4
http://orthodoxyisorthodoxy.blogspot.ca/2012/11/introduction-to-orthodox-faith-part-3-4.html

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