March 17, 2021 The Devil’s Wedge Many years ago, the devil decided to sell off the tools of his trade. He arranged them with great taste and meticulousness in the…
March 17, 2021 Secret Angel 2020: It’s All Thanks to You! In December last year, on the eve of the Nativity of Christ, our Catalogue launched the Secret Angel charity event. We are glad to…
March 16, 2021 The Fraternity of the Seven Hermits There is a community, considered one of the oldest on the Holy Mountain. They were last seen by a young monk, who was in…
March 16, 2021 “Who Am I?”—The Main Question of Great Lent Who am I? This is the main question of Great Lent. We try to answer it at the Great Canon, pondering the words of…
March 16, 2021 Living in God throughout the Great Lent and beyond The Great Lent a special time when we are called to practise abstinence and prayer and perform acts of charity to become a little…
March 15, 2021 Great Lent 101: A Few Tips for Beginners Preparation In the first four days of Great Lent, the Canon of Repentance written by St Andrew of Crete is read in churches during…
March 14, 2021 Venerable John Cassian the Roman March 1 (13) is the feast day of Venerable John Cassian, a saint who lived in Orthodox Gaul and is known for his ascetic…
March 14, 2021 It’s A Crying Shame Orthodox Christians make a beginning of their Lenten discipline with the forgiving of everyone for everything (theoretically). This is expressed in the rite of…
March 14, 2021 What Kind of Shadow Do I Cast? «The shadow of Apostle Peter as he passes by» (Acts 5:15) In apostolic times, people flocked to the apostles with their needs, brought their sick…
March 13, 2021 Lifting of the Panagia: Why Do Monastics Have a Procession after Liturgy? After Divine Liturgy on Sundays and holidays, the brethren will go in procession walking in pairs from the main church to the trapeza and…
March 12, 2021 Monasticism Beyond Monastic Walls. Venerable Cyril the Phileot Most known venerable saints joined monasteries, took vows and then constrained themselves to great ascetic deeds for Christ’s sake. But God disposes the life…
March 12, 2021 In Loving Memory of Our Kolya At some stage in their lives, people will encounter disability face to face. They will react differently – some with pity, others with compassion,…
