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Martyr Peter the Aleut († 1815) was a young Aleut who was born and raised on one of the islands of the Kodiak Archipelago. In 1815, as a young man, together with thirteen fellow Aleuts, fishermen and hunters, he sailed to the shores of California…
Blessed Paraskeva possessed the gift of spiritual insight. Seeing both the past and future, she sometimes rebuked hidden sins. Witnessing her holy life, many sought her counsel.
Dimitry of Rostov was the first saint of the Russian Empire. In his life, he witnessed multiple events that changed the course of history. A great part of his life coincided with the reforms of Peter the Great and his key war campaigns.
He presented an example of living through all trials with dignity. From every adversity, he emerged stronger and richer in spirit than he was before.
The example of the martyr saints shows how the grace of the holy spirit can empower us to reach untold levels of bravery and spiritual strength, despite our physical weakness.
"There is only one thing to say about this remarkable monastic: the sweetest of souls! One conversation with Father Silouan was enough to make anyone grow fond of him."
Saint virgins Menodora, Metrodora and Nymphodora were sisters originating from Bythinia in Asia Minor. Excelling in righteousness, they confined themselves to living in the desert. Fruitful years passed in fasting, prayer, disseminating the…
The time of Elder Macarius’s ministry as an elder is often hailed as the “Golden Age” in the history of Optina Monastery. Under his guidance, the monastery became a spiritual centre of Russia.
Saints Anthony and Theodosius of the Kiev Caves lived in the 11th century. They are commonly regarded as the founders of monasticism in Ancient Rus’, the cradle of today's Russia, Belarus and Ukraine.
On the 11th of September, the Orthodox Christians that follow the Julian calendar commemorate Saint John the Forerunner by celebrating the feast day of his Martyrdom. John the Baptist, the cousin of Jesus Christ.
Blessed Maria was venerated as a local saint in July 2004 during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of Saint Seraphim of Sarov’s birth. She was canonized for all-Church veneration in October of that year.
In the 15th century, Orthodox ascetics Zosimas, Savvatii and Herman set foot on the Solovetski Archipelago in the White Sea, 165 kilometres North of the Polar Circle, to live a life as hermits and ascetics in solitary prayer.
Like many Belarusian New Martyrs, hieromartyr John Voronets faced persecution, but remained true to his priestly calling, professing the Christian faith until his last breath.
Following their glorification, the relics of Blessed Eudokia and her disciples Daria, Daria, and Maria were exhumed and rest in the Dormition Church in Suvorovo (formerly Puzo).
Saint Basil the Blessed is remembered as a Moscow miracle worker. He even threw rocks at miracle-working icons and was daring enough to denounce the terrifying Russian Tsar Ivan the Terrible for shedding innocent blood.
At baptism, he took the name Panteleimon, which means "all-merciful". An unmercenary, he was fulfilling Christ’s commandment of love. He worked in His name and was empowered.
On the 7th of August, the Eastern Orthodox Church celebrates the Dormition (or Falling Asleep) feast day of Saint Anna, the mother of Mary and the grandmother of Jesus Christ.
This week, we are preparing to celebrate the feast day of Saint Mary Magdalene, a dedicated disciple of Jesus Christ, the first to witness the resurrection of Christ and sent by Him to proclaim the news to the world.
On August 1st, the Belarussian Orthodox Church commemorates one of the most well-known Russian saints - Venerable Seraphim of Sarov. Many people all around the world consider him to be their Patron Saint.
As the feast day of Saint Vladimir the Great of Kiev is approaching, we are preparing to sing at the all-night vigil and the Divine Liturgy the hymns glorifying his great feat and his apostolic ministry in this part of the world.
