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The joyous Easter season or Paschaltide is finally here! In the Orthodox Church, this season starts on Easter Sunday (April 12th) and continues for forty days until the eve of the feast of Ascension, which falls on May 21th this year.
In the late 12th century, the Most Holy Theotokos bestowed Her grace upon us through an extraordinary icon — a small copper cross bearing the image of the Mother of God and the Divine Child on one side, and the Crucifixion on the other.
This touching biography reveals how a devoted shepherd led his parish with endless patience and mercy. Believers will find renewed hope by seeing how divine grace sustains the soul through bitter trials.
Straight from the heart of the Easter night, these words remind us that grumbling is a habit we can break, and that even a small effort to live in love during Bright Week bears real fruit.
Insightful and touching, this story reveals the experiences and challenges that led Fr Andrey from curious youth to a shepherd who encourages genuine faith and compassion in others.
Find insipiration in the story of Saint Simeon’s tireless work — building, painting, and teaching — offering a vivid example of how humble dedication can create lasting spiritual refuge and hope.
