August 3, 2016 36 0 On the Proximity of God Humankind searched for God, its Creator, for a long time. Submerged by the darkness of sin, it called upon the Heaven. Moans, cries,…
August 3, 2016 443 1 He Was Taken to Heaven Alive in a Fiery Chariot Saint Prophet Elijah is one of the greatest prophets and the first Old Testament’s celibates – was born in Galaadian Fesvia and was from…
August 2, 2016 943 0 The Originator of Faith: St. Olga and Her Path to Orthodoxy “The Originator of Faith” and “the Root of Orthodoxy” – that is how people called Saint Princess Olga many years ago. Her baptism was…
August 1, 2016 162 0 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…
July 21, 2016 109 0 Quick Facts: The Appearance and Miracles of the Kazan Icon The Appearance of the Icon of the Most Holy Mother of God in the City of Kazan: On 1 October 1552, on the feast…
July 20, 2016 168 0 Meaningful Beauty: The Crypt-style Church of The Holy Royal Martyrs at St.Elisabeth Convent On July 17 the feast of The Holy Royal Martyrs was celebrated at St.Elisabeth Convent. It was a special day for St. Elisabeth Convent,…
July 11, 2016 10693 1 The Holy Apostles Peter and Paul: the Maps of the Apostles’ Travels Saint Apostles Peter and Paul have been honored since the day of their execution. The place where they were buried was sacred for the…
July 8, 2016 374 0 “You Should Never Leave Your Loved Ones!” Love means responsibility Marriage and love require huge responsibility from a person. Love requires a response. We used to think it does not….
July 8, 2016 120 0 Brief and Extended Life Stories of St. Peter and St. Fevronia Short Synopsis Saint Prince Peter (David as a monk) and Saint Princess Fevronia (Euphrosyne as a nun) are wonderworkers from Murom. Saint Prince Peter…
July 7, 2016 70 0 Iconographic Analysis: The Nativity of St. John the Baptist John the Forerunner is the last prophet of the Old Testament, who revealed Jesus Christ to his chosen people. His other name “the Baptist”…