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Saint Anastasia, Pouring Forth Healings into the World

Throught her life, she set an example of Christian ministry and brought many people to Christ. Multiple Christian ascetics have emulated her feat.

Virgin Martyr Juliania, All-Blameless Bride and Divine Trophy-Bearer

Her father had betrothed her to marry a Pagan husband, she refused and suffered torments. The devil visited her in captivity. He tried to convince her that she was renouncing a good thing in favour of an illusion. Her defeat of the devil led…

Saint Sebastian: Standing Worthily Before the Throne of God

In many known images of him, he is depicted tied to a tree with multiple arrows in his body, facing a brutal execution for being a Christian. To us, he remains the epitome of strength, perseverance, courage and justice in dangerous and difficult…

Saint Malachi, the Angelic Messenger

Malachi, whose name means “My messenger,” holds a unique place in the history of salvation. He was the last of the Old Testament prophets. For this reason, the Church Fathers refer to him as the “seal of the prophets.”

Juliana of Lazarevo: the Saint Who Turned Hardship into Holiness

This remarkable woman, a true servant of God, glorified the Lord within the heart of her family. She achieved holiness amidst the distractions of everyday life, caring for her thirteen children.

Saint Seraphim - a Child's Heart, an Elder's Grace

People remember him bent with age, yet ever joyful, kind, and gentle. Kindness, mercy, humility — these qualities marked the great wonder-worker and struck a deep chord within the Russian soul.

Saint Basil the Great: Guardian of Faith, Defender of Orthodoxy

This great saint was born in Caesarea, Cappadocia, around the year 330, during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great. His parents, Basil and Emmelia, were noble and devout Christians.

Building Monasteries, Changing Lives: Saint Melania’s Legacy

Born into a wealthy and prominent Christian family in Rome, Melania embraced Christ from a young age. She yearned to serve Him with her whole life, devoting herself to purity and chastity.

The Holy Prophet Daniel, a Vessel of Clearest Prophecy

He reminds us that God will never step away from His people who put their trust in Him and that the Lord will provide all of His men and women with the means to remain faithful to Him under all circumstances, even the most difficult ones.

Seven stories about celebrating the New Year

As we approach the New Year, we have asked the heroes of this article to share their memories of celebrating this popular family holiday and to reflect on the role that it plays in their lives today.

Hieromartyr Arkady: in the Service of God and the Church (Part 1)

The Church does not think of its martyrs as victims of their tormentors in the years of Godlessness and brutal persecutions. But it glorifies them as victors. The Church admires their feats as expressions of courage and loyalty to Christ.

Macarius: Tsar's Confidant, Church's Champion

Metropolitan Macarius accomplished so much for the Church and brought about such profound change that the history of Russian Orthodoxy would be unthinkable without him.

Hieromartyr Eleutherius, Bishop of Illyria

Despite the rise of Christianity, much of the population of the Roman Empire were still Pagans, and the persecution of Christians was still common. Saint Eleutherius lived during the reign of the emperor Hadrian, who was hostile towards Christians.

Martyrs Thyrsos, Leukios, and Kallinikos

They raised their voice in defence of their fellow Christians and became martyrs during the reign of the anti-Christian Roman Emperor Decius (249-251).