November 1, 2019 “It Can’t Be!” About a Miracle of St. Gabriel (Urgebadze) Many miracles occurred by the prayers of the Elder Gabriel (Urgebadze) during his lifetime—people were healed, they were encouraged and strengthened in their faith,…
October 31, 2019 The Christlike Ones My own grandfather graduated from a military school, fought through the entire war, made it to Berlin, and was still not admitted to the…
October 30, 2019 Prophet Hosea: The Prophet of Mercy Today, on October 30 (October 17 according to the Julian Calendar), the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the Prophet Hosea, who lived long ago, in…
October 29, 2019 Saint Athanasius (Sakharov): “Prayer Will Save Us All” The future Holy Confessor Athanasius (Sakharov) took part in the preparation of the service to all Russian Saints in 1918 by commission of the…
October 26, 2019 Saint Gallus, the Enlightener of the Swiss Alps The Church commemorates Saint Gallus, the enlightener of the Swiss Alps, on October 16/29. Until recently, few Orthodox Christians knew anything about this holy…
October 23, 2019 Talent for Looking into the Heart At the age of 35, Saint Ambrose of Optina became completely handicapped and could hardly move for the rest of his life; however, he…
October 22, 2019 Saint Sebastian of Karaganda: Teachings Saint Sebastian began his monastic journey in the Optina Pustyn. He was a cell attendant of Elder Joseph, who came to be his great spiritual…
October 21, 2019 “You Must Return Your Ticket Today!” – an Episode described by Spiritual Daughter of St. Sebastian of Karaganda October 22 is the memory of St. Sebastian of Karaganda (1884-1966), a former monk of the Optina Pustyn who spent seven years in a…
October 16, 2019 Conversation With St. Paisios About His Illness: Cancer – Geronda, the final diagnosis has been made. Your tumor is cancerous and it’s aggressive. – Bring me a handkerchief so that I may…
October 9, 2019 Because It Is the Covenant of the Lord John the Apostle – the Theologian in Silence Among all the Apostles, the title “Theologian” is only bestowed upon St John, which attests to…
October 8, 2019 Dwelling Together in Unity — St. Sergius of Radonezh We have all heard from social activists of all stripes that “you can make a difference.” Can one person make a difference? Yes, they…
October 5, 2019 Blessed Paraskeva of Diveevo, Canonization of St. Seraphim and the Fate of the Last Tsar Despite the many miracles that people had seen in the seventy years since the repose of Saint Seraphim, the discovery of his relics and…
