What is it like to meet a saint face to face? In this interview, Nun Pelagia recalls her journey from Soviet years to the Essex Monastery, where she encountered Elder Sophrony. She speaks of the warmth of his love, the depth of his prayer, and…
Saint Righteous Anna stands in our Church as a miracle of faith and patience, a striking example of trust in God and His divine care. The Lord does not choose the mighty and the wise, but those who give themselves to Him without reserve.
St Mitrophan was a wise bishop whose faith, compassion, and leadership united Church and nation during Russia’s time of great change. Let his example inspire you to stand firm in our own times of uncertainty.
Every new day is a gift from God, and with it comes the chance to hear His word and be strengthened in faith. The Post of the Day section of Saint Elisabeth Convent offers short spiritual reflections, sayings of the saints, and pastoral thoughts chosen to inspire and guide the soul.
Each post is a reminder that God’s grace is present in the smallest details of life. Sometimes it is a brief quotation from Holy Scripture, sometimes the wisdom of an elder or saint, and sometimes a heartfelt reflection from the Convent’s clergy and sisters. These words are given to encourage prayer, repentance, and thanksgiving in the midst of daily cares.
For those who cannot yet come to the monastery, the Post of the Day is a way to stay connected with its prayerful life. It offers a moment of stillness and reflection—an opportunity to pause, breathe, and let the words of faith settle in the heart.
The themes of the posts are as varied as the spiritual journey itself: love of neighbor, patience in trials, the meaning of forgiveness, the joy of feast days, or the mystery of God’s Providence. Taken together, they form a treasury of daily nourishment for the Christian soul.
We invite you to return to this page often, to draw strength from these brief yet powerful messages, and to let them accompany you throughout the day. May each post become a seed of hope and a reminder that God is always near.
