Volume 2 of the the Treasures of the Fathers of the Church series, The Great Lent contains exhaustive excerpts and commentary from patristic writings on the readings and themes of the weeks of the Great Lent according to the Coptic Orthodox tradition. In addition, the book features several commentaries and notes on the rites of the Great Lent to enhance the believer’s understanding and appreciation of depth of the rites of the Church.
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