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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.

Saint Panteleimon and his miracle of meeting Christ

At baptism, he took the name Panteleimon, which means "all-merciful". An unmercenary, he was fulfilling Christ’s commandment of love. He worked in His name and was empowered.

Prayer, our plea for God's mercy for our world

Hannu Pöyhönen professor, doctor of theology and a founding member of the Panagia Monastic Centre in Lammi, Finland, addresses the anxieties, doubts and fears affecting mankind in our troubled times.

Guilt, remorse and the mystery of forgiveness

Repentance is hard work. It takes humility to admit our sins and courage to repent and ask for forgiveness. Here are four timeless narratives from saints and monks from different centuries.

The Holy Myrrh-bearer Equal of the Apostles Mary Magdalene

On August 4, we commemorate Mary Magdalene, the Holy Myrrh-bearer Equal of the Apostles, in the Belarussian Orthodox Church. There is so much one can learn from the life of this strong, devoted and brave woman.

Saint Mary Magdalene

This week, we are preparing to celebrate the feast day of Saint Mary Magdalene, a dedicated disciple of Jesus Christ, the first to witness the resurrection of Christ and sent by Him to proclaim the news to the world.

Choosing our lives with wisdom

Speaking of marriage and celibacy, Apostle Paul taught: "he who marries the virgin does right, but he who does not marry her does better." Should we take it to mean that celibacy is superior to marriage?

Love softens hearts: an episode from the life of St. Elizabeth Romanov

The love and care accorded to his dying wife softened her husband's callous heart. He cried with gratitude and grief when he knew the name of the sister of mercy who treated her as if she were her mother: Elisabeth Romanov.

Different ways to walk a path of goodness

In our lives, we face multiple tasks and challenges. Sometimes, we address them directly, but in some indirect solutions might be more helpful. Here are three stories from church life about the benefits of creative problem-solving.

Experiencing miracles: narratives from Mount Athos

How do miracles happen? How do they serve our life in Christ? Here are some insights from the life of Elder Ephraim of Katukania, a twentieth-century saint from Mount Athos.

"Elder Sophrony (Sakharov) in my life"

In our convent, we too strive to fulfil this will of the elder, praying for unity in the words of Fr Sophrony every day. Our confessor, Father Andrey Lemeshonok, often quotes the elder in his conversations with parishioners and sisters.

About Belarus and its People

Belarus is located on the geographical, confessional and ideological border between the East and West. Today, it is neither the "eastern outskirts" nor the "north-western edge", but a sovereign state. The following is a message given by Metropolitan…

Feast Days of the Holy Royal Martyrs of Russia and St Elisabeth

The courage of the Holy Royal Martyrs, their mercy, steadfast faith and readiness to entrust their fate to the Lord softened the hearts of many and showed the way of the Lord to the generations to come.

"Softener of evil hearts": melting the ice in our souls

As we pray before this icon, we ask our Mother in Heaven to intercede and melt the ice in our hearts.

A feast that reminds us about the meaning of our lives

There would be far more joy in our lives if we could only give more thought to the meaning of our feasts - the Day of All Saints included. What does this day mean to us?

The descent of the Spirit on our churches and hearts

All too often, people distort the wonderful image of God in themselves by separating themselves from Him. They leave no room in their lives for sacredness or the sense of His presence.