This piece belongs to the pen of Georgy Sviridov, a genius Russian composer. He is renowned for his vocal music – romances, cantatas and choir pieces. His masterpiece works are grounded in the Russian...
...Christ in Znamenny chant. Watch Here "Silent Night": A Christmas Carol beautifully rendered by the Monastic Choir of St Elisabeth Convent. Watch Here St Elisabeth Convent's Children's Choir: A heartwarming...
A Story of Faith, Love, and Inner Transformation — Illuminated by Elder Sophrony These words were spoken to me by a woman I met not long ago in Saint Petersburg. Her name is Ekaterina Polyakova...
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This is a fragment from the Rite of Forgiveness service. The chant is performed by the Monastic Choir of St. Elisabeth Convent. The original text of the Chant: Adam sat opposite Paradise and, lamenting...
During the Great Patriotic War, Orthodox churches, previously transformed by the godless regime into warehouses, clubs, and outbuildings, were being reopened in eastern Belarus. It was necessary not only...
Born Lev Danilovich Nagolkin, in Karachev, Oryol Province, the man who would become the revered Father Leonid came from humble, likely impoverished, stock. Despite his sharp mind and strong moral compass...
In our new series, ‘Sacred Obedience’, we explore the lives and labours of those who serve in the monastery's workshops. Today, we take a closer look at the gold embroidery studio, a place...
The name Saint Theodosius is counted among those figures and names that are the pride and glory of the entire Russian Church. Although he was not known for lofty learning, he followed the call, “Do...
