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Brother Ivan Shostak, a parishioner of Saint Elisabeth Convent, rings the bells in the bell tower of the long-term care facility for people with disabilities. We interviewed him about his obedience, how he came to be doing it, and its significance…
Readers will find here the story of a bishop who never abandoned monastic discipline, who confronted rulers without fear, and whose tomb in Paris became a place of miracles after his repose in 576.
Icons of Saint Nicholas come to restorers in many forms and conditions. This article walks through real examples, showing how craftsmen approach each piece according to its materials and damage.
What changes a child more deeply: rules or love, entertainment or shared life? At the Orthodox camp “Nezabudka,” children learn prayer, responsibility, compassion, and the joy of belonging together.
Here is the story of an Egyptian ascetic who sold himself into slavery to save a stranger, travelled penniless across the sea, and gathered nothing but spiritual riches wherever he went.
