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The Jesus Prayer - Illustration on mercy | IllustrateTheWord

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The Jesus Prayer

By Desert FathersSource: Desert Fathers - Hesychast Tradition (Public Domain)12 words

Eastern Orthodox prayer by Desert Fathers

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The Jesus Prayer

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