The life of the Church is rich and multifaceted, and many moments of grace are best conveyed through the living image. Our video library opens the doors of Saint Elisabeth Convent in Minsk to viewers around the world, offering a glimpse into the spiritual, cultural, and charitable life of our community.
Here you will find sermons and talks by our clergy, filled with words of encouragement, pastoral guidance, and reflections on the Gospel. These videos invite you to hear the living voice of the Church and to find answers to the deepest questions of the soul.
The collection also includes recordings of Divine Services and feast-day celebrations. Even from afar, the faithful can join in the prayerful atmosphere of the monastery, experiencing the solemn beauty of Orthodox liturgy and the joy of major feasts.
In addition, our video section features documentary films, interviews, and cultural programs that tell the story of the Convent’s ministry. Through them, viewers learn about the sisters’ service in hospitals and orphanages, their creative workshops, and the charitable projects that bring hope to those in need.
By watching these videos, you can walk the paths of the Convent, enter its churches, and witness the living faith that inspires both monastics and laity. Each recording is an invitation to prayer, reflection, and a deeper encounter with Christ.
We welcome you to explore this video archive, to share it with others, and to let the words, images, and hymns draw you closer to the peace and joy of God’s presence.
On 27 September, when the Church celebrates the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross, a special service is held at the conclusion of the Matins or of the Divine Liturgy. The Cross is taken in solemn procession through the church to the chanting…
Father Sergius Falei speaks about the meaning of the sign of the Cross, about the baptismal cross. "Looking at the life of our Lord Jesus Christ from a totally human perspective, we might see the Holy Cross just as an instrument of His martyrdom.
In this episode of Questions and Answers the spiritual father of Saint Elisabeth Convent Andrey Lemeshonok answers the following question: "One of my family members has cancer. Their condition is getting worse. How to properly discuss this topic…
Just under 20 years ago our community appeared next to a mental health institution on the outskirts of Minsk. It 'grew' from an Orthodox sisterhood serving in a psychiatric hospital. Today many of the sisters that stood at its origins have put…
All you peoples of the earth/ sing together a hymn of glory/ to the Pure and most Holy Virgin/ from whom the Word of God came to us,/ receiving flesh from Her in a manner beyond understanding./ Let us cry out: Blessed are You among women,/ and…
Two years ago, we started a new tradition here at Saint Elisabeth Convent. Every Transfiguration night we gather on the mount Lysaya near Minsk (it is the second-highest mount in Belarus), celebrate the Divine Liturgy in the open air and consecrate…
