February 9, 2018 An Orthodox Man Dies while Saving a Homeless Man George Velikanov, an altar-server of the church of the All-Merciful Savior in Moscow, and the former first press secretary of the Orthodox “Mercy” social…
February 9, 2018 Commemoration of the Reposed in the Orthodox Liturgical Tradition How can we help our loved ones who have departed this life? Hieromonk Job (Gumerov) talks about the commemoration of the dead. According…
February 9, 2018 How We Treat the Living Icons of Christ How would you respond to someone who destroyed or defaced a picture of one of your loved ones? You would probably be very upset…
February 8, 2018 Concerning Women Singing or Directing in Church Choirs Question: What does St Paul mean when he says “Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them…
February 8, 2018 What is Polyeleos in an Orthodox Christian Service? Polyeleos is the most festive part of the matins. It name is Greek in nature: polyeleos from polys – many, and eleos – grace….
February 8, 2018 A Look at Temptation through Modern Fiction The greatest trial surrounding the One Ring of Power in Tolkien’s novels, was the temptation to use it. No one (except for Sauron himself)…
February 6, 2018 Workshop of St. Elisabeth Convent Creates Stained-Glass Windows for other Churches The churches of St. Nicholas Convent will be decorated by the stained-glass windows created by the workshops of our convent. The craftspeople are working…
February 5, 2018 What is Family Happiness: An Orthodox Christian Understanding What is family happiness? When you hear the word “happiness,” a bright feeling of the joy of living, of participation, is born in the…
February 5, 2018 Concerning Having Icons in Cars Lately, I have payed attention to the fact that people often put icons in their cars. These icons can be various: folding icons, triptychs…
February 5, 2018 Reflections Upon the Prodigal Son It’s no use to ask the Prodigal Son just how he ran away. He probably couldn’t tell you how he ended up in the…
February 2, 2018 5 Great Temptations Not to Fall into When Visiting Orthodox Monasteries The priest looked out of the altar, checking to see if the choir director was ready to begin the hours before the Divine Liturgy….
February 1, 2018 Fr. Andrew Konanos: “Try to Do This, and Happiness Will Enter Your Home!” It is quite a typical situation: a husband comes home after work, but his wife does not pay attention to whether he came or…
