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When visiting is not a possibility, our slide shows can help you feel in the midst of the events. See us throughout the year, visit our workshops, farmsteads, come to our worship services online. Be a part of our life.

Saint John of Korma, a Village Priest and Miracle-Worker

The Venerable John of Korma, a Belarusian saint, built his entire life on the biblical teaching, "As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead."

The seal of the gift of the Holy Spirit: Gospel reflections

When you trust, you only ask a question once. The Lord asked Peter three times if he loved him, each time in a different way. Why?

The Feast of Pentecost (Holy Trinity Sunday)

Fifty days after Holy Pascha, the Orthodox celebrate one of the twelve Great Feasts - Pentecost or the Holy Trinity Sunday. This year Pentecost falls on June 4th in the Belarussian Orthodox Church.

The Brotherhood icon of the Theotokos and its miracle-working powers

Many miracles of Her intercession for the Christian faithful have been attributed to it over centuries, and it has long taken a significant place in religious and civic life.

Where did Christ Ascend?

The Ascension Day is unusual because it seems just yesterday we celebrated Easter and sang “Christ is risen!” Today we sing "Christ has ascended!" Where did Christ ascend? Where is He?

Ascension of the Lord - turning sadness into joy

The presence of Christ and the blessing of His spirit gave them His apostles the courage to bear their sorrows with dignity and joy. These gifts are equally essential to help us bear our hardships, keep our spirits pure, project His love to…

The Ascension of Jesus Christ in the Orthodox Church

Forty days after Pascha the Orthodox celebrate one of the Great Feasts of the Church - the Ascension of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This year it falls on May 25th in the Belarussian Orthodox Church.

Overcoming Blindness of the Eye and Spirit

The man born blind was God's chosen. He suffered in endless darkness and blindness to make visible to the world and the universe the wondrous works of our Lord.

The World's Smallest Icon of the Mother of God

The feast of the Zhirovichi Icon of the Mother of God is celebrated on May 20. It is a special day for all Belarusians as the Zhirovichi Icon of the Mother of God is one of the most revered icons in our country.

Drawing the Living Water of Our Lord

Individually and collectively, our most formidable challenge today is to make choices. What values, ideas, and priorities do we consider?

The Sunday of the Paralytic: a call to change from within

In our lives on this earth, the lobby of Heaven, are we not like these invalids at the pool? Are we not waiting like them for some Angel of God to perform a miracle that will make us see, hear and live?

Maksimovskaya Icon of the Theotokos, a witness to miracles and feats

This image gives us hope that even in our darkest days the Mother of God will not deny us Her intercession if we pray in faith and sincerity.

The Myrrh-Bearing Women, Our Models of Love and Loyalty to Christ

In our time, we need these examples of love, devotion and loyalty more than we ever did in our history. Our world is desperately short of these virtues.

The Sunday of the Myrrhbearers

The third Sunday after Pascha is a very special feast day in the Orthodox Church. On this day, we commemorate those brave women that were with Christ after His death and were the first ones to receive the joyous news about His resurrection.

Remembering the dead and rejoicing in Christ’s resurrection

There is great wisdom in celebrating Radunitsa during Paschaltide, a time filled with the joy of Christ’s resurrection. This day brings us all together on the church floor as we share the same hope of resurrection.