Saint Elisabeth Convent (Minsk, Belarus)

Women’s Rehabilitation Center of Saint Elisabeth Convent

Post of the day Farmsteads

This year the women’s farmstead of Saint Elisabeth Convent celebrates its 10 year anniversary. It was established in 2011 in a former military base near Vishnyovka village, some 25 kilometres from Minsk.

We can do everything with God

Video of the day Video

Sermon by the spiritual father of Saint Elisabeth Convent Andrey Lemeshonok on the Sunday of the Veneration of the Cross (April 4, 2021). "It will take us some effort to reach the Sunday of Resurrection. The struggle goes on both inside and outside us.”

Father Andrey Lemeshonok reflects on repentance

Video of the day Video

Every Tuesday the spiritual father of the convent meets with the laity. In this video father Andrey speaks about repentance, "To repent is to change from within; it means more than just words, tears, or a moral impulse".

Livestream: The role of a Man in the Church

Video of the day Video

On Saturday, April 17th, our Sister Anastasia Nesterenko, and Brother Anthony will host a YouTube Livestream titled, “The Role of a Man in the Church”. During Livestream they will answer your questions as well.

Orthodox Chant "O only-begotten Son"

Video of the day Video

Only Begotten Son and Immortal Word of God or The Hymn of the Incarnation, is sung after the second Antiphon at each Divine Liturgy in the Orthodox Church. Performed by the Children's Orthodox Choir of St. Elisabeth Convent

The love of Christ is keeping us together

Sermon of the day Sermons

Things that happen in the world are not of God. They are the products of our passions. Wild and raging passions are driving people’s actions. Why? Because people do not know where their homeland is, what the foundation of their lives should be, or what they are living for.

Thank the Lord and follow His way

Sermon of the day Sermons

We do not exist solely to achieve some worldly goals; we live to please God! It means to be His servants, to do His will; to wish and act in the same way as He would. Sermon by priest Valery Zakharov.

Without God, there is no future

Sermon of the day Sermons

How can we change our world? To quote Saint Ignatius Bryanchaninov, do not try to shake the foundations, but be vigilant; take care of yourself, your family and kin; be an example for others, and thousands will be saved around you.

Never lose hope, and count on God’s mercy!

Sermon of the day Sermons

At some point in our lives, we will find God’s grace and make steady progress in our spiritual and worldly lives. Our hearts will rejoice. Hope and faith will dwell in them, and there will be no room for despair.

Providential coincidences in the life of Nun Elisabeth

Monastics

The Gospel teaches us that our circumstances do not exist by chance but instead by intention for our good (Ephesians 2:10). Today, we talk to Nun Elisabeth from Germany about her progress towards God, the Orthodox Faith and monasticism.

A window on Saint Elisabeth Convent

Photo album

When visiting is not a possibility, our slide shows can help you feel in the midst of the events. See us throughout the year, visit our workshops, farmsteads, come to our worship services online. Be a part of our life.

Lenten crêpes with mashed potatoes and onions

Convent's recipes

Nun Natalia shares with us this milk and egg free crêpes recipe that can be used during the lenten season. These crêpes are light and airy, besides that they are very easy to bake.

Choosing your readings for the Great Lent

Essays and interviews

We bring ourselves to a repentant mood in many ways, and reading is one of them. How should we choose our readings to benefit us spiritually, and to support us in our fasting?

The rite of anointing of the sick

World of Orthodoxy

Unction, or the rite of Anointing of the Sick, is one of the seven sacraments of the Orthodox Church. The purpose of Anointing of the Sick is to invoke God's healing grace on a person suffering from bodily and spiritual illnesses.

Easy rugelach cookies recipe

Convent's recipes

Rugelach cookies are everyone's favourite treat! During the Great Lent period dairy products are excluded. Nun Tatiana shares with us this rugelach cookies recipe that can be used during the lenten season.