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Amazon Storefront: Orthodox Feast Days

January 30, 2024 by Destinie Winn

A few months ago I set up an Amazon store front as an Affiliate with the hopes of making convenient lists of supplies for various feast days! Fun right? Majority of us use Amazon, so it’s just a convenient option for busy families. I will still be sharing small businesses and publishers (always best to buy directly from the publishers), but there are also several books now exclusively available through Amazon, as well as an abundant of diverse supplies needed to participate in the life of the Church. When shopping these links, now that each purchase will offer my family a small commission. I appreciate your support and hope to continue to share these wonderful offerings to our Orthodox Community!

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