March 22, 2022 Venerable Seraphim of Sarov on Asceticism of Lent “Besides eating rarely, Fasting also means not eating much. Apart from eating once a day, one should also limit the quantities of the consumed…
January 15, 2022 Venerable Seraphim of Sarov. Acquiring the Spirit St Seraphim is one of the most revered Russian saints. Everyone knows that we should imitate saints and learn from them. What is it…
December 21, 2021 How Seraphim of Sarov Became the Most Beloved Russian Saint in Georgia Father Seraphim was known for his deep affinity for Iveron, the first portion of the Most Holy Theotokos. We know far less about the…
August 5, 2021 How Saint Seraphim of Sarov Led a Protestant Family to See the Light of the Orthodox Faith Here is a beautiful story about Saint Seraphim upholding the truth of the Orthodox faith in eternity, as told by Metropolitan Veniamin (Fedchenkov). He…
November 11, 2019 Akathist to Saint Seraphim of Sarov Kontakion 1 Our glorious God, in His infinite wisdom and inexhaustible mercy, has bestowed a holy wonderworker upon those of us struggling through these…
August 7, 2018 St. Seraphim of Sarov: Why Did Even that Holy Man Need Asceticism? Saint Seraphim of Sarov is one of the pillars of the Orthodox faith in the Russian lands. Most Orthodox believers know his biography. We…
August 1, 2018 Personal Stories about the Modern Day Miracles of St. Seraphim of Sarov Vladimir S. “Now see, young man, that you don’t let me down.” In August of 2007, my wife and I took a tour of…
March 29, 2018 St. Seraphim of Sarov: The Aim of the Christian Life The enlightening discussion between Motovilov and St Seraphim of Sarov on acquiring the Holy Spirit. It seemed proper to post on Holy Pentecost. …
August 1, 2016 A Few Words about Saint Seraphim of Sarov Saint Seraphim of Sarov was canonized in 1903, 70 years after his death. Saint Seraphim, who was much respected while alive, became one of…
December 29, 2023 Embracing the Sacred: The Orthodox Tradition of Venerating Icons and Relics. What Does It Mean to Venerate an Icon? In the Orthodox faith, venerating icons and other sacred objects is a deeply rooted tradition, transcending…