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Saint John Damascene lived at an exciting time. The Christian Church, severely persecuted only years before, became the official church of the state. God, faith and the trinity became some of the most popular subjects of table talk.
On December 22 we celebrate the Conception by the Righteous Anna of the Most Holy Theotokos. In our article you will learn about the deeds of faith of the Righteous Joachim and Anna and several unusual icons of the Feast.
As the teaching says, “the icons of the Mother of God are like stars in the sky: only the Queen of Heaven herself knows their number.” Sometimes copies of glorified icons appear that also become miraculous.
"The Surety of Sinners" icon is the main relic of the Holy Trinity Koretsky stavropegial women's monastery in Volyn. This ancient women's community located in the Ukrainian city of Korets, Rovno region, is about a thousand years old.
We narrate the remarkable journey of Venerable Kuksha of Odessa, showing how faith and humility sustained him through exile, service, and hardship, offering readers a glimpse of true spiritual strength.
Discover how Saint Spyridon’s enduring miracles — from healing plagues to protecting Corfu in battle — continue to inspire faith and hope among Orthodox and Catholic believers worldwide. Experience his timeless grace.
Since 2008, Nun Agapia has guided the Convent’s exhibitions and the Joy Festival — now the largest Orthodox festival in Belarus. She recounts how teamwork, prayer, and God’s providence carried them through storms, hardships, and countless labors. For…
Meet Nun Sophia, whose obedience in iconography reveals a life shaped by faith and quiet perseverance. She shows how every icon carries its own story and its own destination.
