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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.
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…
Blessed Paraskeva possessed the gift of spiritual insight. Seeing both the past and future, she sometimes rebuked hidden sins. Witnessing her holy life, many sought her counsel.
Dimitry of Rostov was the first saint of the Russian Empire. In his life, he witnessed multiple events that changed the course of history. A great part of his life coincided with the reforms of Peter the Great and his key war campaigns.
The image of the Mother of God takes pride of place in every Christian's heart. The Mother of God is a symbol of purity, selflessness and fullness of love, standing before God and interceding for the entire human race.
We recently celebrated the Divine Liturgy at a care home for children with disabilities, which is under the spiritual care of our monastic community. The children were able to join in prayer and receive the Holy Mysteries. Photos by M. Chernogolov.
The lives of the new saints bring alive to us our recent history, with which their lives were intertwined so closely. They stood up for the truth and faith and followed Christ into eternity. They show us the way that we must all follow.
He presented an example of living through all trials with dignity. From every adversity, he emerged stronger and richer in spirit than he was before.
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.
The example of the martyr saints shows how the grace of the holy spirit can empower us to reach untold levels of bravery and spiritual strength, despite our physical weakness.
October 1st is the Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God known as ‘the Healer.’ According to tradition, the Most Holy Theotokos appeared to a cleric of a Moscow church in the 18th century and healed him from a serious illness.
The feast of the Exaltation of the Cross takes a special place among the Christian feasts. It is our chance to reflect on eternity, the victory of life over death, and the triumph of God's love.
On the feast of the Elevation of the Cross – celebrated on 27 (14) September – we commemorate the miraculous finding of the true cross of Jesus Christ on which He was martyred for our salvation.
