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Saint Gregory the Theologian: Unravelling the Webs of the Orators

His teachings and his own life supported the unity of the Church at a time when it was ravaged by influential and powerful heresies.

The Church Calendar, Our Roadmap to the Kingdom of the Lord

The calendar of the Church humbles our proud minds. It returns us to the truth of God the Creator of all things, including time, and thus its rightful master.

From Minsk to Koski Village. Let's Commemorate St Valentina Together

The Belarusian Orthodox Church is glorified by the names of many local saints. February 6 is the Feast day of not only the Blessed Xenia of St Petersburg, but also of another prominent saint, almost her contemporary, Blessed Eldress Valentina…

What the New Martyrs Teach Us About Overcoming Sorrows

The new martyrs found themselves in circumstances that most people today could barely imagine. Yet people who keep their faith at their most terrible times and obey God's commandments receive His help.

Celebrating the Unity of Man and the World as God's Creations

As we are reminded in the hymns of the Church, Christ came to the Jordan not just to renew the fallen nature of man, but also to bless His entire creation by sanctifying the water. With the feast of the Theophany, the Lord shows us a different…

Feast of the Theophany of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

On January 19th, the Orthodox Church celebrates the joyous Feast of Theophany. In Christian tradition, the feast of Theophany commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ by Saint John the Baptist and the manifestation of Christ as God.

Reflecting on the relevance of the feast of Circumcision

The feast of Circumcision of Christ is about our present. It is an occasion to ask ourselves deep and sometimes uncomfortable questions about our lives – as human beings and as Christians.

The Feast of the Circumcision of Jesus Christ

January 14 will mark eight days since Christmas for us. According to Saint Luke’s Gospel, January 14 is the day when Jesus Christ was circumcised, following the law of Moses. What is the meaning of this feast?

Making Christmas a Lived Miracle

With so many nice things about Christmas, its joy is easy to recognize. Yet it is much harder nowadays to see Christmas as a miracle. In our rational world, we have become too accustomed to putting everything to the test of reason.

Hidden Symbolism of Nativity Icons

What are the origins of some of the best known symbols of the Nativity, and what messages do they convey? Read more to find out how the iconographic symbols of the Nativity can give you inspiration in your life.

Kutia – a meal for the strict fast

The Kutia is an old dish with a deep symbolic and ritual meaning. In monastic practice, it was also a consumed as a snack between services, owing to its high energy content. Find out more about the Kutia and how to cook it.

Uzvar, a traditional dessert for your Christmas table - three recipes

We know about it from the timeless books of the Russian writer Ivan Shmelev. It is called Uzvar, a drink prepared from dried fruits. Its herbal variants have medicinal properties. Keep reading find out more and get a recipe!

Everyone Can Do Miracles This Christmas!

Christmas is a testimony of our Lord's endless love for humanity. During the holy Christmas season, the monastery of St. Elisabeth organizes an annual charity event called Secret Angel. It allows everyone to buy items from a special category…

How do the Orthodox celebrate New Year?

2022 has been a very hard year for so many of us because of the latest political crisis . At times, we’ve all felt scared, sad, and maybe even angry. Regardless of all the hardships, we must always remember that God has been with us every day.

Geography of Christmas

How do they celebrate Christmas in Poland, Japan, Ethiopia? Customs and traditions may differ, but not the joy of Christmas. Read this and see for yourselves.