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September 8, 2026 · 1 min read

Metropolitan of Simferopol and Crimea Tikhon (Shevkunov)

The history of the Old Testament can be read as a history of avoidance from God. Maria could have done the same. But She answers: “Behold, the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.”

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Емил Ангелов
Yes, the Bishop definitely noticed. The entire Old Testament history is nothing but deviations, but She said simply and directly: “Behold, the handmaid of the Lord.” This is what turned everything upside down.
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