We narrate the remarkable journey of Venerable Kuksha of Odessa, showing how faith and humility sustained him through exile, service, and hardship, offering readers a glimpse of true spiritual strength.
Discover how Saint Spyridon’s enduring miracles — from healing plagues to protecting Corfu in battle — continue to inspire faith and hope among Orthodox and Catholic believers worldwide. Experience his timeless grace.
Since 2008, Nun Agapia has guided the Convent’s exhibitions and the Joy Festival — now the largest Orthodox festival in Belarus. She recounts how teamwork, prayer, and God’s providence carried them through storms, hardships, and countless labors.…
At St Elisabeth Convent, prayers are offered at the Divine Liturgy (Sorokoust) and in the Sleepless Psalter, day and night. Learn how these ancient practices unite the living and the departed in unceasing prayer.
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.
The lives of the Optina Elders offer us an example of sacrificial love. They lived not for themselves, but for others, bearing the burdens of their spiritual children and giving of themselves entirely in love.
Learn why Patriarch Tikhon's quiet strength still resonates with Christians everywhere. This article reveals how his actions, under relentless pressure, offer hope and guidance for facing modern challenges.
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.
