This Friday the Aqueduct Project is hosting an online presentation by James Payton Jr in connection with his new book on Orthodox thinking about salvation, The Victory of the Cross. It will be followed by a panel discussion in which Tim Grass as LOI Facilitator will share. You are welcome to observe. For details, click here: 10.30.2020 Conference Program
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