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On April 18, 2022, Metropolitan Benjamin of Minsk and Zaslavl, Patriarchal Exarch of All Belarus, performed the tonsure of three novices of the Convent's Optina Elders Brotherhood. The brethren will continue with their obediences in our convent.
Martyr Peter the Aleut († 1815) was a young Aleut who was born and raised on one of the islands of the Kodiak Archipelago. In 1815, as a young man, together with thirteen fellow Aleuts, fishermen and hunters, he sailed to the shores of California…
The spiritual centre of the Convent is certainly the church of Mary Magdalene. Pilgrims that come to the Holy Land always visit this church, which is located in the Garden of Gethsemane, at the very foot of the Mount of Olives.
At the beginning of the Dormition Fast, a liturgy and a holy cross procession on the second-highest point in Belarus has become our good tradition. It reminds the people of their ascent to heaven, it calls on them to rise above their everyday…
The call to faithful love, even amidst persecution, is beautifully embodied in the life of Saint Demetrios of Thessaloniki. Born in the third century, Demetrios was an esteemed Roman officer and a man of great faith.
The lives of the Optina Elders offer us an example of sacrificial love. They lived not for themselves, but for others, bearing the burdens of their spiritual children and giving of themselves entirely in love.
Learn why Patriarch Tikhon's quiet strength still resonates with Christians everywhere. This article reveals how his actions, under relentless pressure, offer hope and guidance for facing modern challenges.
Bishop John’s warmth and discipline inspired children, healed the sick, and comforted the suffering. Find inspiration his lessons in kindness, humility, and selfless love that remain powerful for believers today.
Trace St Alexy of Zosima’s journey from priest’s son to wonderworking elder, as he inspires readers with lessons in humility, forgiveness, and the quiet strength of prayer.
