March 12, 2024 From Aristocrat to Ascetic: The Disguised Path of Saint Anastasia In the solemn period of Lent, the Church calls us toward fasting and ascetic living. Asceticism, at its core, is the pursuit of spiritual…
February 27, 2024 Exploring the Essence of Praising God Why do we engage in praising God, and does He necessitate our adoration? Among the multifaceted aspects of prayer, glorifying God stands out, yet…
February 13, 2024 Navigating the Path to Confession after Grave Sins What steps should one take after committing sins that weigh heavily on the conscience, leading to avoidance of confession? It’s a dilemma faced by…
January 18, 2024 The Sign of the Cross in Different Religions The sign of the holy cross is a symbol steeped in profound meaning and history, a gesture that varies in significance and practice across…
January 16, 2024 Unveiling the Mystery: The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord The approaching Feast of the Epiphany, in my view, vividly reveals the theme of God’s salvation of fallen humanity and the entire world. During…
January 1, 2024 Animals Witnessing the Nativity: Unraveling Their Mysterious Presence The ox, the donkey, the sheep — how did these humble creatures find their way to the manger in the cherished Nativity scene? This…
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…
December 20, 2023 Faith in Turbulent Times: The Inspiring Life of Metropolitan Nicholas (Mogilevsky) Metropolitan Nicholas (Mogilevsky) (1877-1955), renowned for his humility and compassion, once concealed a Red Army commissar in his chambers, risking his life to rescue…
December 19, 2023 Father Vasily Yermakov — the Grace of the Spirit that Illuminates the World The planet was named in honor of the famous St. Petersburg priest Vasily Ermakov – an unprecedented occurrence among the priests. What was so…
December 6, 2023 The Melody of Faith: Singing the Creed in Orthodox Liturgy The Introduction of the Symbol of Faith during the Divine Liturgy and Its Purpose To unravel the intricacies of why the Symbol of Faith,…