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    Our Church Community is Very Small. How We Can Grow?
    Our church building is very small. We are hoping to move to a larger building in a nearby town, but financially without more member members it’s not feasible. Read full
    I want to dedicate my activities and work to God, but it's difficult for me because of the people who work there. Here someone says something wrong, there someone swears incessantly, and here someone gets on my nerves.What… Read full
    What is the correct finger position when making the sign of the cross? As an Eastern Orthodox can I use both finger positions? I'm referring to the two-finger and three-finger positions. Read full
    A friend of mine (a Rassaphore) has been blessed by his bishop to leave the monastery and marry. He came to another country, and the archimandrite of the local monastery told him he was already tonsured as a monk of the first… Read full
    I want to enter into the Church and catechumenate with my two young boys. But my wife is a non-practicing Roman Catholic, who lives a completely secular lifestyle. Read full
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    Dwelling and Prayer Place of St. John the Russian

    On June 9 (May 27) we commemorate the Feast day of Saint John the Russian. The relics…
    What is a Monastic Tonsure?

    The Monastic Tonsure (or Profession) can be seen as the mystical marriage of the…
    Byzantine Paschal Chants by the Festive Choir

    We continue sharing with you Paschal chants performed by the different choirs of…
    A Sermon on Sunday of the Myrrhbearers

    Our battle for Christ takes place in our homes; we win it by teaching our children…
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    What Should We Be Thinking About When We Approach the Crucifix?
    The Cross is a weapon against the devil. It is the lighthouse that helps us find our way in the sea of earthly troubles. The Cross is love that enables us to live and learn to love one another. Read full
    Could Meditation and Orthodox prayer coexist?
    Meditation is when a person attempts to climb into Heaven using his own power and pride. Meanwhile, prayer is all about trust in God. We ask God for mercy and love – and God hears us. Read full
    What might we say to someone who is suffering from loneliness? 
    Loneliness can be a step towards our sanctity if we see it as our God-given opportunity to turn to Him in prayer and to restore our unity with Him. Read full
    Is it True That if One Dies on Easter He will Go Straight into Heaven?
    The day of Easter is not a 100% guarantee of free entry into Paradise. However, when a believer who goes to church regularly dies on Easter day, it does matter for his soul. Read full
    Why Does God Demand Absolute Loyalty from Our Souls?
    Darkness can’t coexist with love and light. Ye cannot serve God and mammon (Cf. Matthew 6: 24). You can’t divide your heart and your life. You’ve got to choose yes or no. Read full
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