Saint Elisabeth Convent (Minsk, Belarus)

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Nativity fast – a time of spiritual growth

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Nativity fast – a time of spiritual growth

On 28 November, we enter the Nativity Fast in which we prepare ourselves for the great feast of the Nativity of our Lord by focusing on abstinence, prayer and almsgiving. The fast lasts until 7 January.

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Equine Reality

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We invite you on a journey to the beautiful world of horses. These graceful and kind animals live at the Convent stable run by nun Vera. They help children with physical and neurological disorders who come to the farmstead from medical institutions that the Convent serves.

God Is With Us by The Monastic Choir

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The Monastic Choir Of St Elisabeth Convent performs Orthodox Chant of Great Lent "God Is With Us". The Archpriest Andrey Lemeshonok serves the Service. Also, The Monastic Choir performs Orthodox chants and Christian Hymns following ancient Byzantine monastic traditions.

"It Is Truly Meet" by the Monastic Сhoir

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The Monastic Choir grew out of an amateur choir of the sisters of mercy. When St Elisabeth Convent was officially established, many sisters became nuns. That was how the monastic choir formed in the Convent. The Choir usually uses Znamenny, Byzantine and Valamo chants.

The Lay Sisters of Saint Elisabeth Convent

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The Sisterhood in honour of the Holy Martyr Grand Princess Elisabeth appeared in Minsk in 1994. At that time, Father Andrew Lemeshonok, the future spiritual father of St Elisabeth Convent, had already been a priest. Five years later, in 1999, the Convent was established.

Uncovering God's image in ourselves

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Uncovering God's image in ourselves

We can only see God in another human. When we continue to look for Him tirelessly and plead fervently for His mercy, He will reveal Himself to us. God restores man to His magnificent image with the power of His love in Church.

We must learn from our mistakes

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We must learn from our mistakes

In the Scripture readings, our actions are likened to a tree, and their outcomes to the fruit of that tree. It can be very difficult for us at times to decide if we should act or wait. The right answer may not be obvious.

Follow Christ and nobody else

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Follow Christ and nobody else

God tells us not to withhold our forgiveness of others, so we may also be forgiven by Him. As we say in our prayer, "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors". The world is fragile, and so are we.

Distinguishing God's will from ours

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Distinguishing God's will from ours

Apostle Paul gives an apt description of the inner struggle that many of us will have experienced: "For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate to do I do". These words are very true, but in reality, our dilemma lies even deeper.

Bell-ringing as a service to God

Bell-ringing as a service to God

Monastics

Nun Tamara (Ignatovich) is the person who rings the bells of our Convent's Saint Nicholas Church. We asked her to share her thoughts about her obedience and its importance for churchgoers.

Loyalty and connectedness to God give meaning to our lives

Loyalty and connectedness to God give meaning to our lives

Essays and interviews

Brother Georgy Yurkevich is a long-time member of our monastic family. We asked him about his passion for flying, his discovery of God, and how his experiences at the Convent helped him become a better father, husband, and Christian.

Famous Orthodox Convents

Famous Orthodox Convents

World of Orthodoxy

From the apostolic times monastic women have played an important role in the spread of Christian faith. Today, despite being the smallest known social group, they continue their mission.

Religious Icon Restoration

World of Orthodoxy

Aspects of the religious icon restoration and conservation: stages of icon restoration, types of deterioration: internal and external causes. Differences between religious icon restoration and conservation.

Faith, Hope and Charity: the many ministries of St Elisabeth Convent

Faith, Hope and Charity: the many ministries of St Elisabeth Convent

Lay sisterhood

The Sisterhood, in honour of the Holy Martyr Grand Duchess Elisabeth, was established in 1994. We began with only a small group of lay sisters visiting the patients of the National Psychiatric Hospital.

Kazan Icon of the Mother of God – an inspiration for all Christians

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The Kazan Icon of the Mother of God is not just a rallying point for armed resistance to a foreign enemy. Rather, it is an inspiration for all of us to confront the enemy within ourselves.