Candles, Prayer, and Redemption: Stories from the Candle Workshop

“To keep the workshop going, the brothers must work at a consistent pace with a peaceful mind,” explains Ruslan Filipyonok, the candle workshop leader. He spares no effort in fostering this environment.

Fragrant Flower of Purity, Martyr Tatiana

God bestowed His crown on Martyr Tatiana. For over 1800 years, the Orthodox Church has celebrated the feat this humble young woman whose ardent love for Him outmatched the madness of rulers and the brutality of tormentors,

In the Footsteps of Saint Tatiana: a Journey of Faith and Sacrifice

The life and martyrdom of the holy Tatiana serve as an eternal testament to steadfast faith, courage in the face of adversity, and of unwavering dedication to serving others. All that inspired countless Christians throughout the ages.

A Sermon on the Feast of the Nativity of Jesus Christ

The Lord has brought us to the church not to have us seek refuge from the world's worries and troubles but so that we will all strive for a new life that can only be found in God.

Making Christmas a Lived Miracle

With so many nice things about Christmas, its joy is easy to recognize. Yet it is much harder nowadays to see Christmas as a miracle. In our rational world, we have become too accustomed to putting everything to the test of reason.

7 Facts about Celebrating Christmas in Ancient Times

Today, we wish to share with you seven facts about how Christians celebrated Christmas in ancient times. Our hope is that you discover the roots of your Christian heritage from those Christians who celebrated before us. 

Beneath the Veil: The Life-Changing Journey of Sr. Anastasia

The young lawyer Anastasia travels to Germany, grappling with a major life decision. In this unexpected setting, she receives a divine response that guides her on a path to self-discovery.

Orthodox Worship and Liturgy

The ceremony of Worship in the Orthodox Church has been a cornerstone of faith since the Church's inception, tracing its roots back to the days of Christ and His Twelve Apostles.

The New Year – reflecting on the precious gift of time

To the monastics of the Convent of Saint Elisabeth, the New Year is an occasion to reflect on the value of the Lord's generous gift of time and making the best use of it so we can enter the Kingdom of Heaven

Celebration of the New Year as viewed from a Christian perspective

As Christians, we know that there are many people tonight who need our prayers because, sadly, they cannot pray for themselves. So we will spend this night standing at the Divine Liturgy, praying for the secular and Christian worlds together.…

Saint Arkady (Ostalsky) of Bezhetsa: the Ascent to Martyrdom (Part 2)

The unfair trial in Zhytomyr, the barracks of the Solovki prison camp, the interrogations at Butyrskaya Prison, and his final hours in a cold wooden shed awaiting his death are now jewels in his martyr's crown of glory.

The Beginning of the Earthly Life of the Holy Mother of God

On December 22 we celebrate the Conception by the Righteous Anna of the Most Holy Theotokos. In our article you will learn about the deeds of faith of the Righteous Joachim and Anna and several unusual icons of the Feast.

Father Rodion Alkhovik: A Source of True Joy

As we honour the feast of the Holy Apostle Heradion of the Seventy, we joyfully extend our warmest wishes to one of our cherished priests, Father Rodion Alkhovik, as he celebrates his name day.

The Convent Became a Family (Part 2)

Sometimes we dream, make plans, strive for some goals, but meeting with God changes everything. It would seem that the circumstances are the same, people are the same, but everything is different - a new countdown begins ...

Monuments of Saint Elisabeth Romanov Around the World

A new monument to Saint Elisabeth was recently inaugurated in the Moscow district of Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo on her feast day. But what other sculptural monuments to Saint Elisabeth already exist around the world? Here is a quick review.

Venerating the Mother in Heaven of all of God’s children

The Feast of the Protection is perhaps one of the brightest and most joyful feasts of the Orthodox liturgical calendar in this part of the world. The Mother of God will provide and comfort us if we pray fervently to her.

Renovating the Convent’s Sport Facility – a Call for Donations

Your help is needed to improve the sports facility at Saint Elisabeth Park, just outside the Convent. The facility will offer a one-of-a-kind chance to enhance physical activity and sport life in the community.

Discerning God's Will: Insights From Father Sergius

We interviewed Father Sergius some years ago about the icon painting studio he is directing. We mostly spoke about art and creativity. Today we ask him about a much broader variety of topics.

Ringing All the Bells

We recently celebrated a momentous occasion: on the 23rd of September we consecrated the Church of St Sergius of Radonezh on the women's farm of our Convent, the culmination of 12 years of enthusiastic construction and interior decoration.

Our Spiritual Weapon, the Holy Cross

Looking at the life of our Lord Jesus Christ from a totally human perspective, we might see the Holy Cross just as an instrument of His martyrdom. But in the spiritual sense, it is the weapon of a magnificent spiritual victory.