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Father Sarria

A Catholic priest who counsels Vanamee and knows the local community.

minor

Also known as Sarria, Father

First appearance: book i

Father Sarria shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The priest at the Mission of San Juan, whom Vanamee plans to visit.
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In I: The priest at the Mission of San Juan, whom Vanamee plans to visit. Later, in Vanamee's Grief and the Ploughing of Quien Sabe:…

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DADabneySBS. BehrmanRURugglesGEGethingsDYDykeFSFather Sarria

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