“John of Shanghai, a Saint from My Childhood”

Saint John of Shanghai kindled the flame of true faith in the hearts of people from diverse nationalities. His strictness towards himself and boundless love for people around him revealed a great saint in this small, stooped figure.

St Maximus’ Blessed Trials: the Divine Reward of the Persecuted

Encounter the extraordinary life of St Maximus the Greek, who transformed from renowned scholar to unjust prisoner and spiritual mentor. Let his life inspire you to seek truth and serve others with courage and purpose.

A Heavenly Hymn to the Mother of God

The Most Holy Theotokos, the Virgin Mary, is glorified both on earth and in the heavenly realms. No Orthodox service is complete without the well-known hymn “It Is Truly Meet” dedicated to the Most Pure.

The Yaroslavl Icon of the Theotokos, Our Protectress in Trying Times

Standing before this icon, the faithful reveal to the Mother of God their most heartfelt petitions, and deep confidence and faith in Her help and intercession at the most trying moments in their lives and in the history of their land.

Venerable Seraphim – Holiness in Russian Wilderness

St Seraphim’s humility, miracles, and warmth transformed Russian monasticism and continue to touch believers worldwide. Find out how his example can enrich your spiritual journey and deepen your trust in God.

The Seven Martyr Brothers

Born to a single family, all seven brothers served as soldiers in the Roman army. These kinsmen battled alongside the Greeks, pushing back the invading Scythians.

Righteous Artemius of Verkola

In 1532 a peasant couple in the village of Verkola welcomed a son, Artemius. His parents raised him to know the Christian faith and to live in obedience. From his earliest years, Artemius was gentle and quick to listen.

Hieromartyr Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata

Hieromartyr Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata, lived as a true follower of Christ and drew the hatred and fury of the Arians. He kept safe the synodal decree electing Archbishop Meletius to the See of Antioch.

Martyr Julian of Tarsus

Young Julian came from a mixed household: his father was a distinguished pagan senator, his mother a devout Christian. The martyr's birthplace was Cilicia, but after his father's death, he moved with his mother to Tarsus.

Holy Martyrs Innas, Pinnas, and Rimmas

Saints Innas, Pinnas, and Rimmas came from northern Scythia. They lived in the first century, and by God’s guiding hand, they received instruction in the Christian faith from the holy Apostle Andrew, the First-Called.

Venerable Paisius the Great

Saint Paisius was born to a Christian family in Egypt. His parents always shared what they had with those in need. Thus, from his earliest years, the boy witnessed firsthand a life of goodness and compassion.

Faith, Trials and Grace in Fr Raphael’s Journey to Eternity

Confessor Raphael Sheychenko is commemorated on 19 June. His name was added to the Assembly of New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia, for universal veneration.

Martyrs Leontius, Hypatius, and Theodulus

Martyrs Leontius, Hypatius, and Theodulus served as soldiers in the Roman legions under Emperor Vespasian. Leontius, a Greek by birth, openly declared his Christian faith.

The Quiet Shepherd: How St Moses Transformed Optina Hermitage

Archimandrite Moses (baptised Timofei), third of Ivan Putilov’s ten children, was born on 28 January 1782. Their father raised them in faith and guarded them from bad influences by teaching them reading and writing himself.

Luhansk's Holy Defender: the Virgin and Elder

It was Elder Philip who decreed the three-day celebration of the icon he so deeply venerated. The very appearance, name, and miracles associated with this icon are intricately entwined with his destiny.

The Synaxis of All Saints in the Orthodox Church

The Sunday after Pentecost, the Orthodox celebrate the Synaxis of All Saints which is also called the Sunday of All Saints. This year it falls on June 15th in the Belarussian Orthodox Church.

A Feast that Reminds Us about the Meaning of Our Lives

There would be far more joy in our lives if we could only give more thought to the meaning of our feasts - the Day of All Saints included. What does this day mean to us?

May the saints inspire us in our progress to our sanctity

Our saints inspire us to achieve sanctity by dedicating our lives to our Lord. We can be His servants in many ways – by keeping the house or taking care of our daily lives.

Alexandra of Diveevo: a Vision, a Vow, a Saint's Glory

Venerable Alexandra’s relics, along with those of two other Diveyevo nuns, Schema-nun Martha and Nun Elena, were uncovered on 26 September 2000.

The Mysteries of the Findings of the Head of Saint John the Baptist

At the end of the 19th century, the veneration of the relics of Saint John the Baptist declined, and the admission by historians and some churches that instances of false relics were too numerous in the Middle Ages played a part in it. Did these…