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“They wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented of whom the world was not worthy.” Hebrews 11:37 . “Name of pride is your name, O kinsman of Emmanuel, for you are great among all the saints, O John the Baptist. You are exalted more than the patriarchs, more honored than the prophets, for no one born of women, is like you. Come and hear the wise, the golden tongued Theodosius, speaking of the honor of the baptizer, John the Baptist. What do I call you, how can I honor you, what can I liken you to, O who is worthy of every honor. You are the sweetness of the fruits, you are he who moves branches, you are the flower of the trees, that are planted in the land of lilies.” Intercede on our behalf, O forerunner and baptizer, John the Baptist, that He may forgive us our sins.” Coptic Hymn of John the Baptist #JohntheBaptist #forerunner #martyr #friendofTheGroom #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“They wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented of whom the world was not worthy.” Hebrews 11:37 …

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