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In our convent, we too strive to fulfil this will of the elder, praying for unity in the words of Fr Sophrony every day. Our confessor, Father Andrey Lemeshonok, often quotes the elder in his conversations with parishioners and sisters.
On 22 August, we celebrated the birthday of our Convent. For many, the time spent at the Convent has become a treasure and a valuable experience and a source of inspiration. We asked nun Olga to talk about the highlights of her monastic life.
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.
Learn how spiritual light shapes personal faith, renews hope in times of sorrow, and brings lasting unity to church, home, and daily life through Orthodox wisdom.
Readers will find out how a fierce clash between a Calabrian monk and an Athonite hermit decided whether Christians could truly know God through prayer — and why that answer still matters to us all.
Encounter the gripping tale of the “Reigning” icon’s unveiling, where faith, dreams, and history intertwine, offering a profound message about the Mother of God’s protective role over a nation in turmoil.
Learn how Yaroslav the Wise balanced military strength with spiritual vision, uniting lands and peoples under Orthodoxy while promoting education, justice, and lasting alliances across Europe.
