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Saints Sergius and Herman of Valaam are revered fathers, miracle workers, and missionaries who ventured to Rus’ in the 10th century, even before its conversion to Christianity. What do we know about them? Which documents recount their lives?
These words were spoken to me by Ekaterina Polyakova. She is the mother of five children, the daughter of an artist, the wife of an iconographer, and an English teacher.
Hear firsthand how prayer, faith, and the support of the Church enabled people to walk away from smoking for good. Their stories offer hope and practical steps for anyone ready to break free from addiction.
His humility and perseverance in the desert offer timeless wisdom. Let Saint Sisoy's example of mercy, honesty, and trust in God’s goodness show you how to find light and peace even amid weakness and uncertainty.
We draw our inspiration from the life and works of our patron saint, Grand Duchess Elizabeth. After the assassination of her husband, she went on to found a convent dedicated to ministering to the poor. She was martyred by the Bolsheviks.
In the 1840s, Optina Monastery faced a shortage of coachmen for the 70-kilometre route to Kaluga and struggled to accommodate all the visitors in its monastery hotels. Contemporaries referred to Optina as a “spiritual sanatorium.”
On the 8th of July, the Orthodox Church celebrates a very special feast — the day of Saint Peter and Fevronia. These two saints from the 13th century are considered the patron saints of family, love, and fidelity.
Alban the Protomartyr of Britain lived in ancient Verulamium, now Saint Albans, in the northwest of London. Though his origins and occupation remain a mystery, ancient frescoes and seals offer glimpses of the man.
Today, the Orthodox Church boasts over two million faithful, with some of the most beautiful Orthodox churches in America. Approximately two-thirds of these adherents are part of the OCA, Greek, and Antiochian jurisdictions.
The future saint was born on 28 February 1868 into a peasant family residing in Russian village and was baptised with the name Gerasim.
The Iconoclastic heresy swept through the Byzantine Empire in the seventh century. Emperor Leo III the Isaurian ascended the throne and initiated persecutions against the veneration of icons.
Those heartfelt hymns guide generations. Discover the profound journey behind the Great Canon of Repentance and learn how St Andrew of Crete’s works can transform your spiritual life and deepen your relationship with God.
St.John helps us no matter where we are in San Francisco, in Detroit or in Minsk. Sister Anstasia tells us a story about a miracle from her life that Saint John of Shanghai did for another person in Detroit, Michigan.
Saint John of Shanghai kindled the flame of true faith in the hearts of people from diverse nationalities. His strictness towards himself and boundless love for people around him revealed a great saint in this small, stooped figure.
