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Tag: Byzantine

  • The Lord’s “Miracle of the Swine” and Casting Out Legion of Devils

    The Lord’s “Miracle of the Swine” and Casting Out Legion of Devils

    The story which is most often referred to as the “Miracle of the Swine” is found in Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-19; and Luke 8:26-39. The Mark chapter 5 account is as follows: 1 And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the [Gergesenes]. 2 And when he was come out… Read more

  • Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

    Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

    As we approach Easter it is only fitting to review the sites associated with the last week of Jesus’ life (Holy Week). First I will discuss the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Revered as the holiest site by all orthodox Christian religions (i.e. Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, Coptic, Armenian Apostolic, Syriac, and Ethiopian… Read more