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On the 19th of December (6th of December), the Orthodox commemorate one of the most loved and revered saints in the world - Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker. Saint Nicholas means a lot to everyone here at St Elisabeth Convent.
On December 22 we celebrate the Conception by the Righteous Anna of the Most Holy Theotokos. In our article you will learn about the deeds of faith of the Righteous Joachim and Anna and several unusual icons of the Feast.
At the end of the 19th century, the veneration of the relics of Saint John the Baptist declined, and the admission by historians and some churches that instances of false relics were too numerous in the Middle Ages played a part in it. Did these…
We narrate the remarkable journey of Venerable Kuksha of Odessa, showing how faith and humility sustained him through exile, service, and hardship, offering readers a glimpse of true spiritual strength.
Discover how Saint Spyridon’s enduring miracles — from healing plagues to protecting Corfu in battle — continue to inspire faith and hope among Orthodox and Catholic believers worldwide. Experience his timeless grace.
Since 2008, Nun Agapia has guided the Convent’s exhibitions and the Joy Festival — now the largest Orthodox festival in Belarus. She recounts how teamwork, prayer, and God’s providence carried them through storms, hardships, and countless labors. For…
Meet Nun Sophia, whose obedience in iconography reveals a life shaped by faith and quiet perseverance. She shows how every icon carries its own story and its own destination.
