April 5, 2022 212 0 The Best Physician Hieromonk Christodoulus Hagiorite recalls: “While performing duties of the monastery paramedic, I once said to Elder Paisios: – Geronda, I brought you vitamins and…
March 6, 2022 457 1 Matrona the Barefoot. Blessed Matrona of St Petersburg? Hundreds of pilgrims come every day to venerate the relics of the blessed Matrona of Moscow resting in the Intercession Monastery of Moscow. However,…
January 31, 2022 496 0 Spiritual Instructions of Elder Joseph the Hesychast Anger as such is natural. Just as there are nerves in the body, it is the nerve of the soul. We should use it…
January 17, 2022 90 0 Miracles That Anyone Can “Touch” Malachi is the last Old Testament prophet, with the exception of St John the Forerunner. His prophetic ministry unfolds after the restoration of the…
January 15, 2022 227 0 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…
January 1, 2022 409 0 New Year’s Motivation from Ilya Muromets: 3 Reasons Why It’s Never Too Late to Make a New Start How do we start something new in life? Why shouldn’t we be afraid to take risks? How can we overcome the fear of change?…
December 23, 2021 326 2 Judgement Day as a Message of Hope — Exploring the Ministries of the Prophet Zephaniah As the feast of the Nativity is approaching, let us take some time to fill the gaps in our knowledge of the Scripture. Most…
December 21, 2021 744 0 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…
December 20, 2021 204 0 Elder Tikhon’s Fish Soup and His Friendship with Heaven From childhood, Elder Tikhon was accustomed to xerophagy and practised it to an old age, considering cooking tasty meals a waste of time. When…
December 2, 2021 1495 3 Can Lawyers Become Saints? Examples of Lawyers Glorified by the Orthodox Church The legal profession has existed for millennia and has enjoyed great respect and prominence throughout its history. Many famous people who excelled in a…