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In the first week of June, we commemorate Saint Euphrosyne of Polotsk, an Orthodox saint and enlightener. She lived more than eight centuries ago, but her life can enrich our argument with many useful insights into the value of education.
We may imagine ourselves to be masters of our lives and make our plans for decades ahead - only to find them derailed someday. But the Scripture tells us: "As for me, I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me."
The story of a Serbian prince who chose surrender over bloodshed, chastity within marriage, and accepted his own martyrdom with the words of Abel and Isaac. His relics still work wonders in Tirana.
Readers will find here the story of a bishop who never abandoned monastic discipline, who confronted rulers without fear, and whose tomb in Paris became a place of miracles after his repose in 576.
Icons of Saint Nicholas come to restorers in many forms and conditions. This article walks through real examples, showing how craftsmen approach each piece according to its materials and damage.
What changes a child more deeply: rules or love, entertainment or shared life? At the Orthodox camp “Nezabudka,” children learn prayer, responsibility, compassion, and the joy of belonging together.
