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In 1923, the future martyr was only 26 years old. Seeing the unfolding persecution of the Church, he was ordained priest with the words, "We need to protect the faith". Priest Valerian Novitsky was arrested and executed in 1930.
"Paschal joy reaches down to the gloomiest, darkest and most hopeless corners; its brings light even to the most sorrowful and unbelieving souls. Here are some highlights of the Great and Holy Pascha at different times of my life," writes Tatyana…