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On Wednesdays and Fridays of Lent, the Church offers the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts — a service at which the faithful receive Holy Communion from the Gifts sanctified on the previous Sunday. Photos by M. Chernogolov.
March 8 poses a unique dilemma for those of us with a devout Orthodox Christian background and a "Soviet" childhood. This date is International Women's Day and often sparks contrasting views among the faithful.
Readers will find out how a fierce clash between a Calabrian monk and an Athonite hermit decided whether Christians could truly know God through prayer — and why that answer still matters to us all.
Encounter the gripping tale of the “Reigning” icon’s unveiling, where faith, dreams, and history intertwine, offering a profound message about the Mother of God’s protective role over a nation in turmoil.
Learn how Yaroslav the Wise balanced military strength with spiritual vision, uniting lands and peoples under Orthodoxy while promoting education, justice, and lasting alliances across Europe.
Learn how daily life, worship and the veneration of the "Inexhaustible Cup" icon foster genuine recovery, resilience, and renewed hope for men at St Elisabeth's farmstead.
Follow Saint Vladimir of Gezgaly’s courageous stand amid Soviet oppression, as he boldly upheld faith and prayer despite persecution, inspiring believers to trust God in hardship and injustice.
