John Meyendorff

Russian orthodox priest and theologian (1926-1992).

Born February 17th, 1926 in Neuilly-sur-Seine.

Died July 22nd, 1992 at 66 years old in Montreal (pancreatic cancer).

Occupations
Byzantinist, church historian, university teacher
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I could just remember how my father used to say that the reason for living was to get ready to stay dead a long time. William Faulkner