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Blessed Xenia
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Circumcision of the Lord. Essence of the Feast
On January 14 the Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Circumcision of the Lord in fulfillment of the ancient law of God given to the people of Israel through Abraham. God commanded to circumcise the foreskin of all male infants on the eighth day of birth. Through circumcision the baby entered into covenant with God,…