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He was the eighth of the twelve minor prophets who lived around 650 BC. He foretold the devastation of the Jerusalem Temple, the Babylonian captivity of the Jews and their return to their homeland. He wrote the book of Habakkuk of the Old Testament.
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.
On August 26, the Belarusian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of the Minsk Icon of the Mother of God. The image was discovered in the river which flows through Minsk. The icon is safely located today in the Holy Spirit Cathedral.
One night in 1500, an ethereal glow appeared on the tranquil waters of the Svisloch River. There, floating serenely on the river's surface, was an icon of the Mother of God, its light ascending heavenwards.
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.
Exploring Klaus's spiritual search across religions, this story reveals how meeting Father Sophrony and experiencing genuine mercy led to a lasting sense of belonging and closeness with God.
