September 2, 2021 Another Saint from the Romanov Family. St Anastasia of Kiev “Sorrows are the hidden mercy of God” – wrote St Tikhon of Zadonsk. Reading the life of St Anastasia we can see this quite…
August 7, 2021 Ascetic and Astronomer: Two Different Paths Converging in One Point A reclusive bishop and an Orthodox caliph, a Syrian and an Arab, an ascetic, a writer and an astronomer – we have a lot…
April 26, 2021 “He Made a Man Out of Me “ From the Memories of Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain: “There once was a brother in our monastery; a carpenter by trade, whose name…
April 21, 2021 From Harlots to Saints: Imitating St. Mary of Egypt Last Sunday we celebrated the week of St. Mary of Egypt, recalling her life as a vivid example of the depth of repentance. But…
April 19, 2021 Saint Mary of Egypt: Amazing Repentance “There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.” (Luke 15:10) Some might find it surprising that…
April 17, 2021 The Saint Who Moved Mountains Saint Mark was born in Athens. He related his life to Abba Serapion who, by the will of God, visited him before his death….
April 1, 2021 Three Wonderful Stories with St Simeon of the Pskov Caves On April 1, the Orthodox Church celebrates the canonization of St Simeon of the Pskov Caves . This holy elder died a little more…
March 29, 2021 3 Myths about Saint Patrick Of the many colourful and boisterous feasts celebrated throughout the year, there is one that many Americans and Europeans will know without looking in…
March 23, 2021 Last Great Lent of the Russian Royal Family, as Reflected in the Diary of Nicholas II Tsar Nicholas II formally abdicated from the throne on 3 March 1917 and six months later he was exiled to Tobolsk, Russia, together with…
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…
