Hermit Nikita of Novgorod, the Saint Who Fell and Started Over

As we commemorate this saint on his feast day, we magnify him for his exceptional humility and obedience with which he overcame the enemy’s temptations and defeated his plans.

Alexander of Rome, Shatterer of False Gods, Enlightener of the Souls

The church hymns in his honour extol him for his spiritual strength, which rendered devils helpless, and for his brilliant faith, which illuminated the lives of those around him.

Elder Nectarios, Disciple of the Great Elders of Optina

On the day of the Elder Nectarios' commemoration, we pray before this saint that the Lord will grant us His protection from the woeful influences of the world in its times of trouble, its temptations and deceptions, and false ideals of consumerism…

The Blessed Matrona of Moscow, a Pillar of Russia

The Church glorified her only fourteen years ago, but thousands are coming to her grave at the monastery of the Holy Protection, asking for her help, prayer and intercession.

Martyr Eudokia – Turning from Corruption to a Disciple of the Word

The life of Martyr Eudokia is an example of the power of repentance to transform one’s life from unclean to pure, from unbelief to full faith in God.

The Quiet Strength of the Venerable Anatoly of Optina

The venerable Anatoly of Optina lived to be 70 years old, his days intersecting with those of the revered Optina elders.The Lord's design was evident in the passing of knowledge and guidance from one generation of Optina monks to the next.

How Saint Xenia of Saint Petersburg changed history

The blessed Xenia was not a monarch or an army commander. She prayed, fasted and humbled herself, and ultimately left a deeper trace in human history than many prominent statesmen.

Saint Tatyana of Rome, Who Shone Brightly in Her Sufferings

She was a Roman saint martyr, and in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine she is the patron saint of the entire student body. Her feast day, celebrated in the Russian Orthodox Church on 25 January, is also the day of celebration for students of educational…

St. Basil the Great, Revealed as the Sure Foundation of the Church

St. Basil the great takes a prominent place in church history. He belongs not merely ‘to his own time and kinsmen’ but to all lands and cities worldwide’.

Saint Melania of Rome, Shining Forth in Asceticism

One of the richest women in the world at her time, she gave up all of her possessions to live an ascetic life. She also presented an outstanding example of withstanding great personal tragedies and blows of fate.

Hieromartyr Eleutherius, Bishop of Illyria

Despite the rise of Christianity, much of the population of the Roman Empire were still Pagans, and the persecution of Christians was still common. Saint Eleutherius lived during the reign of the emperor Hadrian, who was hostile towards Christians.

Martyrs Thyrsos, Leukios, and Kallinikos

They raised their voice in defence of their fellow Christians and became martyrs during the reign of the anti-Christian Roman Emperor Decius (249-251).

Saint Ambrose of Milan, Wise Healer of Passions

He utilized ideas from Pagan philosophers to assert the truth of the Christian faith, modelled his sermons on the orations of Cicero, and went on record as a reformer of church singing.

Saint John Chrysostom, a Shining Beacon for the Faithful

Saint John Chrysostom is venerated in the Orthodox Church as a ‘shining beacon’ whose words ‘illuminated the Universe’. He is remembered as a beloved cleric, a generous philanthropist, a noted ascetic, and the teacher of the faithful.

The Holy Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian of Rome

On November 12th, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of All the Holy Unmercenaries. Among whom there are Ss. Cosmas and Damian of Rome.

Holy Martyr Natalia Kozlova

The 14th of September is a special date in the life of the Kozlovs and Osins family in Vilnius. On this day the Church honours the memory of their holy relative, the Martyr Natalia Skopinskaya.

Holy Confessor Roman Medved

Archpriest Roman Medved was a devoted spiritual child of the Holy Righteous John of Kronstadt. In Moscow, Father Roman established a brotherhood of Orthodox devotees, guiding countless souls on the path to the Church.

New Martyrs of the Solovetsky Archipelago

Post the 1917 October Revolution, from 1920 to 1939, Solovetsky monastery was tragically transformed into a concentration camp, becoming the site of untold suffering for countless innocents.

The Holy Myrrh-bearer Equal of the Apostles Mary Magdalene

On August 4, we commemorate Mary Magdalene, the Holy Myrrh-bearer Equal of the Apostles, in the Belarussian Orthodox Church. There is so much one can learn from the life of this strong, devoted and brave woman.

Hope in the thorns: St. Jude's message for today

Jude Thaddeus dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel, venturing into the wildest pagan territories. Tirelessly, he journeyed across rivers, mountains, and deserts, planting seeds of faith in hearts from bustling cities to remote villages.