Our team
From the beginning, our editorial team has consisted of believing brothers and sisters from our community—both lay people and monastics working together in harmony. Each member brings their unique gifts and perspectives, united by our shared faith and commitment to spreading the Gospel message.
Currently, we maintain two language versions of our website. Our German-language section is overseen by Nun Elisabeth Wuertenberger, whilst Nun Maria (Yakovleva) leads our English-language team. Both work alongside dedicated, believing correspondents who help us share the beauty of Orthodox faith and life with readers worldwide.
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.
From a prison cell in Constantinople to a church that never closed in Soviet Moscow, the story of Saint John the Warrior shows how one man's quiet courage became a source of miracles across seventeen centuries.
His humility and perseverance in the desert offer timeless wisdom. Let Saint Sisoy's example of mercy, honesty, and trust in God’s goodness show you how to find light and peace even amid weakness and uncertainty.