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The prototype of the Moscow myrrh-streaming icon of the Tsar-Martyr was painted in 1996 in California, by the icon painter Pavel Tikhomirov, commissioned by representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia.
"The Surety of Sinners" icon is the main relic of the Holy Trinity Koretsky stavropegial women's monastery in Volyn. This ancient women's community located in the Ukrainian city of Korets, Rovno region, is about a thousand years old.
Fr Nikolai Guryanov takes a special place in the history of our Convent: Fr Andrei Lemeshonok received his blessing to build the Convent. On the anniversary of his departure to God, we remember his life and ministry on a remote island.
Through revolution, bereavement and exile, those who knew her remembered stillness. Here is the witness of a saint whose love deepened as the darkness drew near.
Artists from Saint Elisabeth Convent speak candidly about the prayer, tears, and unexpected spiritual encounters they experienced while laying a mosaic of the Royal Passion-Bearers in the very room of their death.
A richly detailed account of how one of Russia's most beloved icons journeyed from Jerusalem to Constantinople and finally to Tikhvin, where it continues to pour forth miracles.
The lives of Saints Cosmas and Damian show that true healing begins with faith. Their courage before an emperor, selfless service to the poor, and martyr's death continue to inspire believers around the world.
The journey of Saint Peter of the Horde offers a vivid example of how God's grace reaches across cultures and borders. A miraculous healing set a Tatar prince on the path to faith, monasticism, and sainthood.
