Wounded by Grief

From January 31, 2023

“What earthly sweetness remains unmixed with grief?” That is the beginning of a hymn penned by ab eighth-century theologian and poet, St. John of Damascus. The hymn is often sung at the funeral service of Orthodox Christians. It could be sung every day at Santa Chiara.

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