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Nothing happens by chance. Everything has a time and a place: there is a time to be born, to prepare and make decisions, and to make things happen. The following story is only one of many examples of this reality.
In most cases, we know the truth about our dignity but are too afraid to say it. Instead, we say to ourselves, reassuringly, "I am doing okay." We must be born again. I wish that all of us could be reborn with a new idea of dignity and beauty.
In the Gospel, many people gather around Christ. Yet only one of them is healed. Today, we took the Body and Blood of Jesus in us. He gives us true healing, and we need no other.
Saints like Elisabeth Romanov and Nun Barbara keep our spirits alive in the most trying times. They rise like stars on the celestial horizon to warm with their love all who are weary and burden. They bring wisdom and consolation to people who…
On the Feast Day of the Holy Royal Martyr Grand Duchess Elisabeth lay sisters and Convent workers share personal stories of their “acquaintance” with St. Elisabeth and their gratitude to our Heavenly Patroness.
We celebrate two Patron Saint days this month, the Holy Royal Martyrs on July 17 and the Convent’s Heavenly intercessor - Saint Elisabeth the New Martyr on July 18.
Archpriest Artemis (Vladimirov), the Spiritual Father of Moscow's St. Elizabeth Gymnasium and a writer, discusses the relevance of the martyrdom of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Romanov and the Russian royal family to the present.
The Great and Holy week came, and the Royal Family followed Christ to Golgotha. The Tsar, the Empress and their children rejoiced as they celebrated their last Easter
Historian Dmitry Grishin the author of a literary biography of Elizabeth Romanov published in Russian as a part of the book series "Outstanding People". We asked him to talk about Elizabeth Romanov as a wife and almsgiver, and how these two…
On November 1, we will celebrate the 157th anniversary of the Holy Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth, our convent's heavenly patroness.
Saint Elisabeth whole life was an ascent to sainthood. As we celebrate her birthday on 1 November, we review ten highlights in her advancement to heavenly glory.
The courage of the Holy Royal Martyrs, their mercy, steadfast faith and readiness to entrust their fate to the Lord softened the hearts of many and showed the way of the Lord to the generations to come.
When the Pharisees met Christ, one of them asked, "Who is He?" "Son of Joseph," replied another. We like to believe that we know it all. We like to be confident and unshaken in our decisions and to be convincing to ourselves and others.
In the words of St. Paisios of the Holy Mountain, recently glorified by the Church, “The one who takes experiences human gladness, while the one who gives embraces Divine joy”.
