At the heart of Saint Elisabeth Convent lies a vibrant cultural ministry — a realm where sacred tradition, art, and intellectual curiosity intertwine with the quiet devotion of monastic life. From the limelight of international gatherings to intimate reflections in verse and paint, our cultural projects illuminate the eternal beauty of Orthodox faith.
Our publishing house, workshops, and cultural studios contribute to this mission, creating books, music, theater performances, and art exhibitions that nurture both mind and soul. Through these works, the word of the Gospel is carried beyond the walls of the monastery into homes, schools, and communities near and far.
During the 2018 From Heart to Heart Festival in Preston (UK), the Convent’s iconographers shared the secrets of holy art, inviting British visitors into the mystery and devotion behind every brushstroke.
Pilgrims and guests of the Convent also encounter our cultural ministry in festivals, concerts, and exhibitions hosted within the monastery grounds. These events draw together believers and seekers, families and youth, offering a glimpse of Orthodoxy as a living tradition that inspires creativity, joy, and dialogue.
In everything we do — whether through brush and pen, voice and stage, or open conversation — the Convent’s cultural life serves a single purpose: to witness to the beauty of God’s creation and to remind each soul of its divine calling. Art becomes a prayer, culture a bridge, and creativity a path that leads the human heart toward eternity.
Priest Alexander Naseko is the head of the Synodal Division of Missionary Work of the Belarusian Orthodox Church and a special guest at our Convent's festival "Joy of the Protection of the Mother of God" that closed this October. He spoke to…
Vitaly Lubetsky is the producer of the Convent's culinary channel on YouTube called "Monastic Recipes". The channel has won popularity among our Russian-speaking audiences. We talked to Vitaly about its mission.
Our Convent has welcomed a known visitor, Yury Norstein, author of the internationally acclaimed animation films «Hedgehog in the fog» and «Tale of Tales». In an interview, he shares his views on the present state of film art and animation.
