Today, in the Julian Calendar the Friday in Bright Week, Byzantines celebrate the role of the Mother of God in pouring Christ’s healing streams of grace upon us. Originally Zoodochos Pege (the life-receiving fount) referred to one of Constantinople’s greatest basilicas (next door to the imperial residence), Blachernae. Our Lady appeared there at the hagiasma (miraculous stream), standing with her
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