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was the new spiritual leader of the church. Contrary to the procedure of succession in
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occurred on May 20, not May 23, of that year.) He felt called to pray, to heal the sick, and to raise the dead. He founded his church in
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women and those who have recently given birth are unclean and cannot enter the church building or wear the garment for seven days, after which they would be "sanctified". Members of CCC are forbidden to engage or participate in any form of
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