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Enraged, the emperor ordered his aides to tear seven strips of skin from his body every day for seven days. On one of the days, Saint Basil tore off his flesh and threw it to the emperor with the words, "take it and eat it, Julian, if such food…
As Christians, we know that there are many people tonight who need our prayers because, sadly, they cannot pray for themselves. So we will spend this night standing at the Divine Liturgy, praying for the secular and Christian worlds together.…
The commemoration of the Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos "Unexpected Joy" reminds us of the unspeakable mercy and untold kindness of the Mother of God. Her beneficence and desire for our salvation are beyond description.
Some people do not live long but leave a lasting trace. They are made for Heaven, and their journey leads them upwards. Of them, Vasily Roslyakov was one. He projected an example of exceptional wisdom, faith and benevolence.
Insightful and touching, this story reveals the experiences and challenges that led Fr Andrey from curious youth to a shepherd who encourages genuine faith and compassion in others.
Find insipiration in the story of Saint Simeon’s tireless work — building, painting, and teaching — offering a vivid example of how humble dedication can create lasting spiritual refuge and hope.
Through thoughtful responses to real questions, Archpriest Andrei Lemeshonok, the spiritual father of St Elisabeth Convent, sheds light on why struggle often follows repentance, and how authenticity and humility can bring unexpected hope.
Readers will meet noblemen, princes, and monks and see how Nikon's wise leadership and writing helped create lasting spiritual and historical bonds in early Eastern Christian culture.
Repentance is not merely sorrow for sin but a miracle of renewal. Elder Sophrony reveals it as the path to divine love, humility and the knowledge of God. A luminous meditation on the heart’s return to the Father.
