November 4, 2021 The Meaning of Virginity in the Early Christian Church The Holy Virgin Martyr Febronia suffered during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian (284 – 305). She chose a life of virginity, dedicating…
November 4, 2021 Three Rare Images of the Mother of God Painted by Our Icon Painters The icon-painting workshop of St Elisabeth Convent has existed for over 20 years. During this time it has become known far beyond the borders…
November 3, 2021 Beauty in the Eyes of the Beholder Did you know everyone is like an icon, an image of God? This we often forget and do not give others their worth….
November 3, 2021 Come with Me to Mount Athos. Part 30 Part 29 St Nicholas of the Oyster and the “Ochi-ochi” Reaching the monastery, I felt a surge of fatigue, probably caused by the recent…
November 2, 2021 Popstar to Schema Monk — the Transformation of Songwriter Onegin Gajikasimov To the popular singer and songwriter Onegin Gajikasimov, hearing the word of God separated his life into before and after. The Holy Scripture enlightened…
November 2, 2021 3 Spiritual Effects of Baptism In Orthodox theology, the sacrament of Baptism is traditionally viewed from three sides: as a second birth of a person in a renewed nature…
November 1, 2021 How is Fear Related to Faith Faith is a gift from God that has been planted is us like a seed. With faith everything is clear. There are no…
November 1, 2021 A Few Thoughts about Our Ancestry Luke 3: 23–4: 1; Ephesians 5: 20-26 “Jesus was about thirty years old when he began his work. He was the son (as was…
October 31, 2021 Building Well I’ve often heard converts who are preparing for Orthodox baptism say that as they get closer to the ceremony, life seems to get really…
October 29, 2021 Did God Create Evil? How an Unbelieving Professor Was Humbled This conversation refutes the views of those who believe that God created evil and who deny His goodness and righteousness on this premise. A…
October 29, 2021 The Beginnings of Monasticism As you know, the early Christians were in constant expectation of the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, which defined their spirit to…
October 28, 2021 Angels in Our Lives We don’t think about angels often, mostly because they are invisible. And yet, we know that they are always near. Sometimes we can feel…
