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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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
On the eve of the Presentation of the Most Holy Theotokos, members of our congregation shared their thoughts and feelings about the moment when they consciously joined the Church and began their life with Christ.
On the feast at the beginning of the Nativity Fast, we look forward to the Incarnation of Christ, celebrated by the Feast of the Nativity, and reflect on our relationship with the Lord and the meaning of our lives as Christians.
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.
On 28 November, we enter the Nativity Fast in which we prepare ourselves for the great feast of the Nativity of our Lord by focusing on abstinence, prayer and almsgiving. The fast lasts until 7 January.
Christ is with us, and He will never abandon or betray us. Whatever the circumstances, we must not turn away from Christ or succumb to worldly deceptions and fears. Where Christ is, there is life.
On 24 February 2024 (12 February Old Style), we commemorate the 185th anniversary of the Council of Polotsk, which abolished the Union in the Belarusian and Lithuanian lands.
27 November — Commemoration of St. Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessalonica. He upheld the truth of the Uncreated Light of Mount Tabor, setting a transformative course for the Orthodox Church.
The glory surrounding St. John Chrysostom as a Christian teacher and master of eloquence has served and continues to serve to glorify God, planting the seeds of faith in the hearts of millions.
What is the purpose of monastic life? Who started monasticism? Read the most interesting facts about monasteries and monasticism on the website of Saint Elisabeth Convent.
There exists a place on Earth where, atop a mountain ridge 1,450 metres high, the inhabitants have erected a throne. This throne belongs to none other than the Most Holy Theotokos.
The aid of the Queen of Heaven continues to flow ceaselessly upon humanity. She, the Swift Protectress, quickly hears our petitions when we are lost and seek Her guidance.
In this article, we explore some of the most influential and oldest monasteries in the United States, dating back to the mid-1800s. These communities strive to reflect Christ's light through their way of life.
Since its founding in 2002 by a team of seven young people with little prior experience in church art, St. Elisabeth Convent’s mosaic studio has grown into a respected workshop now employing over 50 artisans.
On 3 November, the Orthodox Christians of Belarus commemorate 23 saints martyrs of the Minsk Diocese, glorified in 1999 as locally venerated saints. They suffered from 1917 to 1951, sharing the struggles of our Church in the 20th century.
Since Prince Dimitry’s time, this sacred custom of commemoration for fallen heroes and departed family members has fostered unity among generations, binding them together in prayer and ecclesiastical fellowship.
