February 24, 2025 933 0 The Great Fast Through the Ages: What Has Changed? With the approach of Great Lent, Christians prepare their hearts—some with eager anticipation, others with reverence or even trepidation—as they once again embark on…
December 3, 2024 612 13 Father Nathanael of Pskov-Pechersk Monastery: A Portrait Beyond the Pages of “Everyday Saints” Father Nathanael (Pospelov) became widely known through Metropolitan Tikhon’s (Shevkunov) book Everyday Saints, published in 2011 and translated into many languages. The book portrays…
September 24, 2024 337 1 Miracles Amidst the Siege: How St. Sergius Defended the Trinity Lavra from Polish and Lithuanian Troops ‘If our enemies seek honour and glory from us, we will give it to them; if they desire gold and silver, we will offer…
July 30, 2024 466 6 The Art of Sacred Music: Inside Archimandrite Matthew’s Choir Room In the hearts of many, the resounding chorales of traditional Russian church singing evoke images of the majestic choir of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. At…
July 8, 2024 52 0 Results of Our 2024 Easter Basket Charity Event From March 18 to May 7, our Catalogue website hosted the traditional Easter Basket Charity Event. With your generous support, we collected donations and…
April 23, 2024 84 2 2024 Secret Angel Christmas Charity Campaign Results Continuing a cherished tradition, our Christmas charity campaign, “Secret Angel,” was held once again through our catalogue. From November 1 to January 31, we…
March 26, 2024 515 2 Exploring the Lenten Triodion: A Journey through Penitence and Joy During Lent, church services take on a distinctive aura, marked by unique chants and texts that immerse us in a reflective, penitential state while…
January 30, 2024 828 3 Miraculous Encounters: The Power of Saintly Relics Throughout history, the Church has venerated and celebrated individuals who have lived lives pleasing to God, becoming vessels of the Holy Spirit. These saints,…
November 24, 2023 624 1 Navigating Life’s Storms: Father Fyodor Konyukhov’s Five Spiritual Signposts Archpriest Fyodor Konyukhov stands as an exceptional figure, a unique individual in our time. His relentless pursuit of extreme travels, placing his life in…
November 8, 2023 335 0 The Birth of New Iconography: A Tale of One Icon For over two decades, the icon-painting studio of St. Elisabeth Convent has been a crucible of creativity, forging original icons and pioneering new dimensions…
