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Symeon the New Theologian
Saint Symeon the New Theologian (949–1022) was an Eastern Orthodox monk and poet who was one of the four saints canonized by the Eastern Orthodox Church and given the title of "Theologian," indicating someone who spoke from personal experience of the vision of God. Symeon is recognized as the first Eastern Christian mystic to freely share his own mystical...
Updated 03/19/2026
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Rev. Bill Sytsma is the Pastor of Preaching, Congregational Care, and Community Engagement at Palos Heights CRC in Palos Heights, IL. He is a graduate of Calvin Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Seminary. He previously served churches in Cutlerville, MI and Highland, IN. (Source and photo: paloschurch.org)
Updated 03/17/2026
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Mary Sytsma is a retired English instructor at Elmhurst College and the board president for the Gweimen Centre. She has served as an elder and worship planner at Wheaton Christian Reformed Church in Wheaton, IL. (Source: gweimencentre.org; reformedworship.org)
Updated 04/20/2026
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