Church of the Theban Legion Celebrates the Feast of St. Verena

Christine Anton

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Monday ,17 September 2018

Church of the Theban Legion Celebrates the Feast of St. Verena

The Church of St. George and the Theban Legion in Gragos, Qus, celebrated the feast of St. Verena.

The celebration was attended by hundreds of the people of the church who witnessed the perfume of remains of St. Verena and took her blessings.

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Christine Anton

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