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Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Elder Joseph of Vatopaidi: On the Divine Kenosis of the Word (Video)

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Labels: Christology, Modern Saints and Elders, Nativity and Theophany
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  1. GregoryFebruary 8, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    Hi John,

    Do you know where I can find an English transcript online somewhere? Thanks...

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  2. John SanidopoulosFebruary 8, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Sorry, I don't. Maybe one day I will get to it, but I'm currently behind already in my translation list. If anyone wants to translate this text however, or even a point by point summary, I will gladly publish it.

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  3. GregoryFebruary 8, 2010 at 11:40 PM

    I'll see, if I can find somebody from church who might be able to help.

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