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Archimandrite John Krestyankin was, no doubt, among these chosen luminaries who brought comfort and gave guidance to many a human soul.
Not much is recorded about the time when St Theodosius was the head of the Chernigov diocese, though many churches and monasteries were founded or restored during his leadership. It was a period of flourishing monastic life.
The name of the icon of the Mother of God "Seeker of the Lost" bears witness that even a soul adrift and on the verge of utter ruin still finds a safeguard in the Very Mother of the Lord.
"After the emperor, no one was better known throughout Japan than him. In the capital, one did not need to ask where the Russian Orthodox Mission was; it was enough to say the name 'Nicholai'..."
For decades, visitors travelled from far and wide to Zhirovichi Monastery in Belarus to see Elder Mitrofan and seek his spiritual guidance. For many, meeting Father Mitrofan was life-changing.
His hagiography says that St Ignatius was called the God-bearer because of his deep love for Jesus Christ, for he prayed to Him without pause and was a chosen vessel who carried the divine Name before peoples and kings.
Hieromartyr Dmitry Plyshyevski was the son of not just a clergyman but part of a long line of priests. Thus, before the young man lay a familiar and well-trodden path: seminary, ordination, and a life in service.
Recently, we had a unique opportunity to talk about the holy martyr Vladimir Pasternatsky with his granddaughters, Nina Fedorovna Chmyreva and Tatiana Romanovna Khmelevskaya. The sister told us about their saintly grandfather and his family
As we are reminded in the hymns of the Church, Christ came to the Jordan not just to renew the fallen nature of man, but also to bless His entire creation by sanctifying the water. With the feast of the Theophany, the Lord shows us a different…
We need to make radical changes to our lives. The change begins in our minds. No sinful thought should linger in the mind. We mustn't let the thought of sin enter because it will reach our hearts and poison our very lives once we let it in.
Saint Anthony the Great was the first one who, through his spiritual struggles and his achievement of spiritual perfection, both took on and guided such a large group of disciples that once desolate places became like cities.
On January 19th, the Orthodox Church celebrates the joyous Feast of Theophany. In Christian tradition, the feast of Theophany commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ by Saint John the Baptist and the manifestation of Christ as God.
The Loving God has given us elder brothers and sisters in Christ—the saints. Nun Lyubov (Nikolaeva) is sharing her story of a personal relationship between a Christian and a saint.
For a long time, Saint Genevieve was venerated as a local saint within the Orthodox Church in France. On 9 March 2017, the name of the Venerable Genevieve was added to the calendar of the Russian Orthodox Church.
After eight days from His birth, our Lord Jesus Christ submitted to circumcision. He was circumcised to make His humanity clear. Yet, beyond this, He also underwent physical circumcision to establish spiritual circumcision for us.
An uncircumcised heart is a heart that gives in to its passionate desires. It is a heart that escapes the service of the Lord and would rather worship idols.
January 14 will mark eight days since Christmas for us. According to Saint Luke’s Gospel, January 14 is the day when Jesus Christ was circumcised, following the law of Moses. What is the meaning of this feast?
The feast of Circumcision of Christ is about our present. It is an occasion to ask ourselves deep and sometimes uncomfortable questions about our lives – as human beings and as Christians.
The character of Metropolitan Phillip has left a memorable mark on history. His building projects at the Solovetsky Monastery alone showed brilliant leadership and technical skill, ensuring his name lives on.
Christmas always held a special place in the hearts of Orthodox Russians. Everyone, young and old, joined in the preparations. In the imperial household of Nicholas II, Christmas preparations began months in advance.
