January 8, 2020 Why the Russian Orthodox Church Celebrates Christmas on January 7th Many people ask us why the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas on January 7th. These same people may also have wondered why the Soviet…
January 7, 2020 Mother of God Of the Three Joys During the time of Peter I (beginning of the 18th century), one painter was sent to study in Italy. Upon returning to Russia, he…
January 7, 2020 The Evidence for Christ and the Christmas Stories Now we come to the big question. Lest you hold your breath in dread anticipation, I’ll not keep you waiting. The conclusion (surprise!) will…
January 6, 2020 Knowing the Master’s Manger In the opening verses of the Book of the Prophet Isaiah we find the following words: “Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth,…
January 6, 2020 Christmas Message by Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia Beloved in the Lord archpastors, all-honourable priests and deacons, God-beloved monks and nuns, dear brothers and sisters, From the depths of my heart I…
January 6, 2020 Christmas Eve: Can One Eat Nothing All Day? The tradition of abstinence from food throughout the day or even several days goes back to the time of the Old Testament. Such fast…
January 6, 2020 The Convent Keeps Quiet Awaiting a Miracle It all goes still these days in anticipation of a wonderful event – the Nativity of the Savior. The light of the stars in…
January 5, 2020 Preparing for the Coming of Christ Today is the Sunday of the Holy Fathers of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is also the Sunday before the Nativity of our Lord; so…
January 5, 2020 Do All The Requirements of the Church Charter Have to Be Met? On the one hand, the church charter is a set of rules that an Orthodox Christian has to comply with. But, as Mikhail Skaballanovich,…
January 4, 2020 Christmas All-Night Vigil Live Broadcast from Our Convent! Dear Friends! We invite you to immerse into the unique atmosphere of the Christian Orthodox church service and see a live broadcast of our…
January 4, 2020 Why Is the Litany for the Catechumens Omitted Sometimes? We can often find that in the everyday liturgical practice of a parish, the litany for the catechumens, and thus the prayer for the…
January 4, 2020 A Person Cannot Lead Others Unless He Knows What It Means to Be Led As you know, military leaders are not born that way, but become commanders gradually over time. Their maturing is based on obedience. The ability…
