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A Refugee’s Feast: the story of Maria Skobtsova with Amy Frykholm

Apr 3, 2024
Expert Amy Frykholm discusses the life of St. Maria Skobtsova, from her aristocratic beginnings to her heroic acts and sacrifice during WWII. The podcast dives into Maria's resilience, compassion, and dedication to serving refugees, highlighting her values of love and inclusivity.
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  • Maria Skobtsova's life showcased the transformative power of material care and creativity in addressing needs.
  • She emphasized creating welcoming spaces and communities rooted in true hospitality and openness to the world.

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The Life of Maria Scopsova

Maria Scopsova, an Orthodox saint, lived a remarkable life from her aristocratic upbringing in Riga, Latvia to her marriage, theological studies, and subsequent formation of houses of hospitality in Paris. She embraced a life of hospitality and service, feeding and caring for refugees with a spirit of spontaneity and creativity. Maria's journey led her to create welcoming spaces and communities of action, rooted in the belief of loving one's neighbor as oneself.

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