2016 Youth & Family Conference

Details
Created on Monday, 03 October 2016 17:41

When:
November 11-13, 2016

Where:
Astoria, NY

Host:
Cathedral of Saint Markella
22-68 26th St
Astoria, NY 11105
Phone: (347) 287-5328

Subject:
Living an Orthodox Life in Our World Today

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Ask A Priest

Forty Day Memorial Service

Q. Can you please explain the significance of the forty day memorial service? An Evangelical family asked one of our relatives that question. We said that it’s best to ask a clergy member. Thank you in advance for your response. (We will forward it to them as soon as possible).
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