September 11, 2018 3590 4 The “Black” Orthodoxy: St. Moses the Black and Other Black Saints in Orthodox History On September 10, the Orthodox Church commemorated a unique saint – St. Moses the Black. Although the saint was from Ethiopia, which is located…
September 10, 2018 282 0 Exorcism: a Story from an Eyewitness No Orthodox Christian in Russia doubts the existence of Demons, and that they wage brutal war against people. Neither do they doubt that Christ…
September 7, 2018 47 0 Priests Answer: Why Is Charity an Inseparable Part of Spiritual Life? It is not a secret that St. Elisabeth Convent is running various charitable project to support people in need. The Catalog of Good Deeds…
September 7, 2018 124 0 Straight Talk to Single Christians about the Teaching of Sexuality Dear Friend, I would like to respond somewhat backwards to your questions about sex beginning with your questions, “Where are the healthy Orthodox Christian…
September 3, 2018 127 0 The Difference between Praying for Healing and Cure Christians are called to pray for the sick. But often people continue to suffer? Perhaps it’s because we’re praying for a cure when we…
August 31, 2018 1586 0 “Greet One Another with a Holy Kiss”: the Historical Meaning of the “Holy Kiss” Next in this commentary series on the Divine Liturgy I would like examine the Peace and the Creed. The liturgical exchange of the Peace…
August 28, 2018 121 0 “Another Understanding of Death”: a Dormition Sermon by Patriarch Kirill of Moscow In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit! Today we mark one of the Twelve Great Feasts,…
August 27, 2018 118 0 Is Monasticism the Only Way to Live a Pious Life? Fasting, praying, Church more than once a week, “take up your cross,” sacrifice… Do I have to be a monk? I have been asked…
August 24, 2018 55 2 The Beauty of Church Life: Why Is Church Worship so Important? The contemporary world in its attempts to make everything simpler stumbles at the steps of Orthodox churches. Everyday hassles suddenly appear insignificant as soon…
August 21, 2018 91 0 Teach Your Children Well: the Greatest Danger Our Children Face Today All parents in every generation worry about their kids, and try to keep them safe. They not only do this by not letting them…