Ezra

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Translation in British English (Ezra) 1:1 At the outset of Cyrus’s reign over Persia, to fulfil Jeremiah’s prophecy through the LORD’s directive, the LORD inspired Cyrus of Persia to issue a decree across his realm, also recorded in writing, stating, 1:2 “Cyrus, king of Persia, declares: ‘The LORD, the God of the heavens, has bestowed […]

Constantine the Great and Saint Helen

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Saint Constantine the Great, born on 27 February c. 272 AD and passing on 22 May 337 AD, and his mother, Saint Helen, born c. 250 AD and deceased c. 330 AD, are pivotal figures in Christian history. Their contributions to the spread of Christianity and the shaping of the early Christian church are profound […]