“In the first centuries it was not only the pastors who were tortured, but lay persons as well \u2013 men, women, and even children. And it was lay people likewise who enlightened the heathen and fought heresies. And now in the same way, the spreading of the Faith should be a matter that is personal, heartfelt, and dear to each one of us. Every member of the Church must take an active part in it \u2013 some by personal struggle spreading the Good News, some by material donations and service to \u201cthe needs of the holy persons,\u201d and some by profuse prayer to the Lord that He \u201ckeep His Church firm and multiply it…\u201d
\n(St. Tikhon of Moscow, 20th Century Russian patriarch and martyr) [Witness; Evangelization]<\/p>\n
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