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Rejoice, Full of Grace, Healer of our souls and bodiestranslated

October 1, 2026 · 1 min read

On October 1, the day of the celebration of the icon of the Mother of God “Healer,” prayers were offered in the Assumption Cathedral for the healing of children with serious illnesses and for their parents...

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Xenia Phillips

My neighbor’s little boy was just diagnosed with leukemia last month, so this feast really hit home. I lit a candle for him and his mom during the service yesterday — may the Healer give them strength.

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