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Orthodoxy in Ixcan, Guatemala: A Story of Resilient Faith

April 8, 2016 By Fr. John 1 Comment

by Fr. John Chakos Up until the late fifties, the sparsely populated jungle area of Ixcan in western Guatemala was thought to be worthless by the government. In an effort to populate the region for the benefit of the indigenous tribes, a program of land reform was initiated. Taking advantage of this opportunity, a Maryknoll […]

Filed Under: Clergy, Latest Stories, Missions Tagged With: Guatemala, ixcan, Mayan, orthodox

 



 

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