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We pray to the Archangel Gabriel with faith and love thankful for his intercession for the faithful before the Lord and acknowledging his steadfast obedience to God’s will.
Some historical figures, including in the history of the church, stand out from all others and are not matched by any other. The Holy Hierarch Tikhon (Vasily Belavin in the world), was remarkable in this regard.
The feast sends a powerful message to all of us – not to lose our hope and trust in the Lord and the intercession of the Most Holy Virgin even in the most hopeless situations.
The Annunciation of the Theotokos reminds us about the fact that our Savior Jesus Christ entered this world through Virgin Mary’s womb and became incarnate in order to save us.
St. Andrew of Crete writes in the “Discourse for the Day of the Annunciation”: “This is the mystery of reconciliation of God with humanity. This is the subject of the present celebration — the union of God with the earthly."
Standing of St Mary of Egypt is another name for the long Matins service on Thursday of the 5th week of Great Lent. Why is this service called this and what is so special about it? We invite you to read further to find out.
Enraged, the emperor ordered his aides to tear seven strips of skin from his body every day for seven days. On one of the days, Saint Basil tore off his flesh and threw it to the emperor with the words, "take it and eat it, Julian, if such food…
There is one miracle in her life of which we are all beholders. She transformed from a great sinner, a harlot, into a pure and righteous woman.
The secular leaders of the early days of the Church increasingly viewed the growing faith in Christ as a nuisance or even a danger. Among them was the formidable Roman Emperor Trajan.
St Joseph’s main compositions are the canons sung and read at Matins. St Joseph brought order to the Menologion, honouring lesser-known saints who lacked canons. In these works, he poured all of his heart’s devotion and love.
By the decision of the Holy Synod of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church dated August 25, 2012, Schema-Nun Sofia (Grineva) was included among the locally venerated saints confessors of the Kiev diocese.
When the barbarians attacked, Their Hegumen said, “If we are killed here, we shall be killed through love for Christ, for whose sake we have come here to live.'
For his tireless love for others, the Lord rewarded the Vyritsa elder with great spiritual wisdom, the gift of healing troubled souls, as well as true vision, guidance and prophecy.
Holy Righteous Sophia, Princess of Slutsk, came from an ancient family of Olelkovichs, who reigned in the city of Slutsk since 1395. During their reign, Slutsk was built and fortified.
