October 4, 2019 Kiss of Peace “Greet one another with an holy kiss. All the saints salute you.” (2 Corinthians 13:12) The priest exhorts, “Let us love one another…” just…
October 4, 2019 Psalms To Read While in Danger The reading of 27th, 51st and 91st (26th, 50th and 90th in Church Slavonic) psalms by believers during attacks by whether visible or invisible…
October 4, 2019 Fight, Run, Finish It always surprises me when someone comes to the Orthodox faith. Given the present age, there are so many versions of Christianity on offer….
October 3, 2019 10 Facts of Saint Kuksha of Odessa’s Life 1. The saint’s mother, Kharitina, dreamed of becoming a nun since childhood, but her parents blessed her for marriage; four children were born in…
October 2, 2019 Should a Christian Be a Weakling? Aggression occupies a great role in the human history. The history of our species consists of endless wars, fights, and strife. But what exactly…
October 2, 2019 The Miraculous Hirbovat Icon of the Mother of God The official recognition of the miraculous Hirbovat Icon of the Mother of God took place in 1859, and over time, its veneration has increased…
October 2, 2019 The Elevation of the Cross – Hard Power vs. Soft Power Pontius Pilate didn’t understand. “So you are a king, then?”, said Governor Pontius Pilate. Pilate understood none of this. He knew the Jews were…
October 1, 2019 Carrying Your Cross: How Do You Know If You Carry It or Not It is believed that the bearing of one’s cross implies something extraordinary that goes beyond the usual devotion. That is a misconception. Carrying your…
October 1, 2019 “We’re Here To Help You”: Modern Miracles of Ss. Cosmas and Damian “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than…
October 1, 2019 Miracle of Holy Theotokos in the Christian Town of Saidnaya A miracle by the Holy Theotokos was reported at one of the monasteries of Saidnaya. This town is one of the most famous Christian…
September 30, 2019 The Ablution of the Cross An unusual ceremony takes place in cathedrals and big temples during the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord: a bishop…
