Frank T. Griswold
A sermon preached at St. Mary the Virgin Episcopal Church, Times Square
The Most Rev. Frank T. Griswold Presiding Bishop and Primate St. Mary the Virgin Episcopal Church New York, New York November 14, 2004 Readings: Malachi 3:13-4:2A,5-6; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke […]
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