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Strengthening our faith in times of illness

We know that not a hair of our head will perish without God's will. Realizing our weakness and spiritual poverty should bring us to revise our approach to life and rethink our relationship with God.

Types of hand-painted Orthodox icons

Even the non-Christians often get fascinated by the Orthodox hand-painted icons. Many get interested in this art form after seeing the famous icons painted by St Luke, which depict the Mother of God.

A man with a sense of purpose and a love of God

Schema-monk Piotr (Piotr Polyak), who departed to God in 2011, lived a difficult life and knew many falls and victories over sin. At all times, he had genuine trust in God and was committed to serving God and the people.

Returning to God and accepting monasticism - Novice Elena's story

Novice Elena: “The Kingdom of Heaven is my destination. I am learning to give others God's ultimate love and mastering the art of humility. I find all the events in my life deeply providential. Even the sins that God allows me from time to time…

Following Christ by taking the pains of others

By learning to understand and accept people of all sorts in any condition, I am growing - in faith, trust, hope and love. I am putting my sorrows into perspective and find my experience invaluable and therapeutic.

‘Family reunions’ - bringing life to married relationships

The Family Reunions Project based at Saint Elisabeth Convent helps families in crisis work together to mend their relationship. The participants are encouraged to find joint solutions to their problems and relearn the essential skills of communication.

May the bells of Saint Sergius give strength to our spirits

We are looking forward to hearing his voice soon in the chiming of the bells of the church named in his honour. We expect it to happen soon with your donations, which recently exceeded two-thirds of the needed amount.

Discovery of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

On 21 July, we celebrate the discovery of The Kazan Icon of the Mother of God - one of the most revered icons in Russia that inspired Russians to endure their moments of greatest difficulty.

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.