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St Mary of Egypt

17 April 2016 By Andrew

On this the fifth Sunday of Lent we remember St Mary of Egypt whose story is an inspiration to those who struggle with sexuality and intimacy. A translation of the life of St Mary of Egypt by St Sophronius into English is available below in a traditional language version. There is also a version in modern English available online on the OCA website.

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