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Mother Anfisa is one of the first residents of our Convent. She oversees the service of our Sisters of Mercy at the National Centre for Mental Health and leads the rehabilitation art studio “Blessed Heaven”.
Blessed Maria was venerated as a local saint in July 2004 during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of Saint Seraphim of Sarov’s birth. She was canonized for all-Church veneration in October of that year.
The Apostles greeted the Theotokos with great joy and honoured Her not only as the Mother of their beloved Teacher and Lord but also as their heavenly Helper, the Protector of Christians, and the Intercessor for all mankind.
August 22 marks a special milestone — our Convent’s 25th anniversary! On this day in 1999, Metropolitan Philaret performed the Rassophore tonsure of three sisters and blessed seven others to begin their novitiate.
Like many Belarusian New Martyrs, hieromartyr John Voronets faced persecution, but remained true to his priestly calling, professing the Christian faith until his last breath.
