Hieromartyr Seraphim (Chichagov)

11 December — Commemoration Day of Hieromartyr Seraphim (Chichagov). In 1886, few could have foreseen that the accomplished officer Leonid Mikhailovich Chichagov would one day become a Russian bishop and martyr.

Saint Spyridon the Wonderworker: a Marvellous Advocate

Saint Spyridon of Trimythous continues to hold a special place in the hearts of Orthodox Christians today, who turn to this wondrous helper with countless prayers and petitions, which he is very quick to answer.

Ambrose: Honey, Bees and a Bishop's Rise

St Ambrose stands among God’s chosen, remarkable for profound learning and personal holiness. Rome shaped him as a scholar, while in the Orthodox Church, the Lord bestowed upon him knowledge of Scripture and holiness.

From Loneliness to Love: Building a Haven for the Infirm

A long-awaited project is finally coming to life: land has been allocated, plans are being developed, and soon construction will begin on a monastic almshouse. What will this place be like, who is it for, and how will it be organised?

Soldier's Whisper, Saint's Mercy: Miracle at Seliger

The earthly journey of the venerable Nil of Stolobny began sometime in the latter half of the 15th century in a village of Novgorod’s Derevskaya Pyatina, somewhere in Zhabensky Parish.

Memories of Patriarch Alexy II

Under the spiritual guidance of Patriarch Alexy II, lands once blessed by his leadership revived their historical memory, rekindled their Orthodox faith, and flourished anew.