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A Parable of Christmas

A Parable of Christmas

2000 · 10 min · Animation

One day, the Lord, grieved by the unrighteous deeds of people, decided to send a Savior to earth. He chose the most worthy parents for him. But neither the king, nor the rich man, nor the poor man wanted their sons to renounce earthly affairs and become preachers. And then the Lord's messenger turned to a woman named Mary...

Directed by Iryna Kadziukova · Written by Iryna Kadziukova

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