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What period of Lent is dedicated to Palamas in some churches?

  • First Sunday

  • Third Sunday

  • Second Sunday

  • Fourth Sunday

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The Second Sunday of Lent, sometimes known as the "Sunday of Saint Gregory Palamas," is observed in certain Christian traditions, primarily within Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches. It is dedicated to honoring Saint Gregory Palamas, a prominent theologian and mystic of the 14th century who played a significant role in shaping Orthodox teachings on prayer, hesychasm, and the divine light of Mount Tabor.
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