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Understanding the feat of the Holy Royal Passion-Bearers

The only perspective from which to view the actions of the Russian Royal Family is that of the Gospel, underlined Metropolitan Veniamin, Patriarchal Exarch of All Belarus in his sermon on the Feast Day of the Holy Royal Passion-Bearers at Saint…

Service and Akathist to Saint Elizabeth Romanov

We publish the texts of the prayers said at Church in honour of Saint Elizabeth Romanov. We hope that sharing in our prayers will bring you to start a spiritual conversation with our Patron Saint and provide you with some valuable insights.

Banana pie recipe

Nun Rebecca is from Brazil and today she decided to share with our readers a recipe for one of her country’s national cuisine dishes - Brazilian banana pie. This banana pie is easy to make and has an eggless option for those, who are vegan or…

Encountering death and returning to life: Igor Kobzev's story

Igor Kobzev was one out of many struck by the Coronavirus epidemic. The doctors who treated him call his recovery a miracle. Igor shared with us his first-person account about his struggle with the illness, the power of prayer and God's intercession.

Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom

Of the many saints commemorated in the Orthodox Church throughout the liturgical year, two are very unusual ones - Saints Peter and Fevronia. In Belarussian Orthodox Church, we celebrate their feast day on July 8th.

Fish with pineapple

Nun Rebecca is a Brazilian who lives at St Elisabeth Convent. She decided to share with us a recipe for a rather extraordinary dish - Brazilian-style fried fish with pineapple. Variations of this dish can be found in a few other national cuisines.

Saint John of Shanghai - a modern example of a saint

We are preparing to celebrate the memory of a saint who showed us beyond all doubt that sainthood is still a worthy goal to pursue, even in our hectic times. His name is Saint John of Shanghai and San-Francisco.

Miracles of St John of Shanghai

St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco is one of the most venerated and loved Saints in the Russian Orthodox Church, as well as in other Orthodox Churches all around the world.

The Holy Spirit, our power to transform from within

The mystery of the Holy Spirit transforms a harlot into a saint, a robber into a righteous man. But the Holy Spirit will not descend on someone who judges because, by judging, we condemn ourselves to an eternity in a place that we would all…

Pentecost – the chimes of hope for disadvantaged women

The feast of the Pentecost takes a special place in the life of our Convent's farmstead for disadvantaged women. We hope that very soon the music of multiple bells will remind about the joy promised to everyone who loves God.

Look to the sky and seek the spirit of God

No one can get to the Kingdom of Heaven without learning to live in the spirit. What a formidable challenge! No one should underestimate its scale. To meet it, we need the daring and courage that come from the Lord.

Let the church bells ring to bring hope to disadvantaged women!

Some 30 disadvantaged women living at our farmstead are working hard to find healing to their souls and reunite with God. We have launched a fundraising effort to procure 7 bells for the farmstead’s church, and are inviting you to pitch in.

Saint Euphrosinia of Polotsk

May 23rd (June 5th) is the day when the Orthodox commemorate a very special Belarusian saint, St Euphrosinia of Polotsk. As you may know, the abbess of our Convent bears the saint’s name, which means that it is her name day as well.

Life choices and inner growth - experiences of Brother Alexander

Alexander Vikovitsky had to abandon his career in sport because of a severe injury, and his life took a sharp turn for the worse. He was falling rapidly into an abyss. We interviewed Brother Alexander about his work at the farmstead, his faith.