This category is more than a simple collection of earthly announcements; it is a sacred chronicle, carefully compiled to record the mighty acts of God’s providence and the daily unfolding of His grace within our community. We invite you to gather here the spiritual sustenance and witness the living fruits of our prayer and obedience.
The very heart of our monastic life is the liturgical cycle, and many of our most joyous tidings revolve around the great Holy Feasts, the veneration of sacred relics, and the arrival of wonderworking icons. Within these pages, you will find profound reports from the monastery's churches, sharing the transcendent beauty of the Divine Liturgy and the elevating power of Orthodox chanting.
Following the radiant example of our heavenly patroness, the Holy Martyr Grand Duchess Elisabeth, Saint Elisabeth Convent is dedicated to active social ministry—the very definition of love expressed in tangible deeds. The news shared here illuminates the tireless, compassionate work of our Sisterhood of Mercy, who embody the open arms of the Church.
Read about their visits to city hospitals, care institutions, and centers for children with special needs. Discover the transformative work accomplished at our men's and women's farmsteads, which serve as rehabilitation centers where the rejected and the lost find shelter, spiritual guidance, and a path back to a life in Christ. Each published story is a testament to the fact that even the heaviest cross can be borne with grace, and that the light of faith can dispel the darkest despair.
Our news category also highlights the vital creative life of the monastic family. Our workshops — producing exquisite icons, vestments, ceramic works, and other handcrafted goods — are a collective obedience, where work is joined with continuous prayer. These labors not only support our charitable projects but also serve as a missionary endeavor, spreading the beauty of Orthodoxy across the world.
Furthermore, you will find timely announcements for upcoming events, Orthodox forums, exhibitions, and pilgrimage opportunities. We invite you to join in fellowship with our community, whether in person in Minsk or by joining your prayers to ours from afar.
Our news is a constant, living testament that the life in Christ is active, transformative, and abundant in good works. As you peruse the articles of Saint Elisabeth Convent, may you be fortified in your own faith and find inspiration to strive tirelessly for eternal life. We thank you for your support and pray for your continued health and salvation.
One of the most powerful ways to help those who have gone before us is through commemoration at the reading of the Psalter. This is more than an ancient practice that has existed in our Church since the fourth century.
Christmas is a testimony of our Lord's endless love for humanity. During the holy Christmas season, the monastery of St. Elisabeth organizes an annual charity event called Secret Angel. It allows everyone to buy items from a special category…
It's hard to imagine an event that inspires artists more than the Nativity of Christ and its miracle. Saint Elizabeth’s Convent artisans also have their inspiration from Christmas, embodying its plots into their Nativity scene art.
We are launching one more Online Christmas Market of our Convent! In this article, you will learn about one of our Convent’s beloved Christmas traditions through a true story of a Christmas miracle that one of our sisters experienced.
