I have a lot of memories of Falls Church. I went to grade school in Madison Elementary School.
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- Author's profession: Scientist
- Nationality: american
- Born: April 9, 1932
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You understand the fundamental principle of an icon, don’t you? “Inspired by God”
“Not made by hands” “Supposedly directly imprinted upon the background material by God Himself”
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