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Without Christ, the Heart is Empty

Schema-Archimandrite Iliy (Nozdrin)

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Without Christ, the Heart is Empty

Schema-Archimandrite Iliy (Nozdrin)

The life of the soul is supported by prayer.

The Life and Blessing of Elder Iliy

Part 3: Living on one’s own land

Olga Orlova

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The Life and Blessing of Elder Iliy

Part 3: Living on one’s own land

Olga Orlova

A person living on the land becomes self-sufficient. It is here that one can more deeply feel how God blesses human labor, and this becomes his way of life.

The Life and Blessing of Elder Iliy

Part 2. Mount Athos

Olga Orlova

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The Life and Blessing of Elder Iliy

Part 2. Mount Athos

Olga Orlova

Life on Athos is always an ascetic struggle.

The Life and Blessing of Elder Iliy

Part 1. Childhood, war, and a strategic find

Olga Orlova

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The Life and Blessing of Elder Iliy

Miraculous Help From the Holy Abbess. Sarov Monastery

In memoriam: Abbess Maria (Ushakova). Part 2

Olga Orlova

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Miraculous Help From the Holy Abbess. Sarov Monastery

In memoriam: Abbess Maria (Ushakova). Part 2

Olga Orlova

All human efforts led to nothing, my possibilities were exhausted, but everything remained in its place. I walked along the canal, begging Father Seraphim to sort it out…

One Who Went Through the “Times of Antichrist”

In memoriam: Abbess Maria (Ushakova). Part 1

Olga Orlova

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One Who Went Through the “Times of Antichrist”

In memoriam: Abbess Maria (Ushakova). Part 1

Olga Orlova

She became that very twelfth abbess foretold by St. Seraphim, under whom the convent was to become well-organized.

“Fear Nothing—Everything Was Prepared Here Before You”

Two anniversaries of the Resurrection Novodevichy Convent in St. Petersburg

Olga Orlova

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“Fear Nothing—Everything Was Prepared Here Before You”

Two anniversaries of the Resurrection Novodevichy Convent in St. Petersburg

Olga Orlova

When the future abbess first entered the convent’s courtyard, she saw the same garden that she had seen in that dream...

“We Are Walking to Christ’s Victory”

In memoriam: Metropolitan Amfilohije (Radovic; † October 30, 2020). Part 2

Metropolitan Joanikyje (Micovic)

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“We Are Walking to Christ’s Victory”

In memoriam: Metropolitan Amfilohije (Radovic; † October 30, 2020). Part 2

Metropolitan Joanikyje (Micovic)

Not only did he restore churches, he regenerated people’s memories and brought them back to their roots. He brought Montenegro back to itself.

In Memoriam: Metropolitan Amfilohije (Radovic; † October 30, 2020). Part 1

Metropolitan Joanikyje (Micovic)

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In Memoriam: Metropolitan Amfilohije (Radovic; † October 30, 2020). Part 1

Metropolitan Joanikyje (Micovic)

He spoke from his own experience, and knew what works. Everyone wanted to get to know him and talk to him. And he was very approachable.

“What Russia Is and Will Be Depends on Each One of Us”

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“What Russia Is and Will Be Depends on Each One of Us”

Russian archpastors and pastors talk about the meaning of the trials and paradoxes of our history, the revelations about Russia, and its mission.

Never Abandon Divine Prayer

Hieroschemamonk Valentin (Gurevich)

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Never Abandon Divine Prayer

Hieroschemamonk Valentin (Gurevich)

How can we pray to convert a man to God? Especially your own child…

“A Jerusalem Cross.” Gorny Convent

Stories of Abbess Georgia (Shchukina). Part 3

Abbess Georgia (Shchukina)

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“A Jerusalem Cross.” Gorny Convent

Stories of Abbess Georgia (Shchukina). Part 3

Abbess Georgia (Shchukina)

The life of every person is filled with sorrows, and a monastic especially needs to bear his or her cross. Whether a monastic or an abbot—each has his own cross, and it must be borne with dignity.

Restoring the St. John of Kronstadt Convent in St. Petersburg

Stories of Abbess Georgia (Shchukina). Part 2

Abbess Georgia (Shchukina)

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Restoring the St. John of Kronstadt Convent in St. Petersburg

Stories of Abbess Georgia (Shchukina). Part 2

Abbess Georgia (Shchukina)

Then it was even scary to talk about Fr. John. Believers walked stealthily past the convent, making the sign of the cross secretly by the window where a cross had already been hollowed out.

“Pray, Pray! I So Want to Go to a Convent!”

Stories of Abbess Georgia (Shchukina). Part 1

Abbess Georgia (Shchukina)

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“Pray, Pray! I So Want to Go to a Convent!”

Stories of Abbess Georgia (Shchukina). Part 1

Abbess Georgia (Shchukina)

Fr. Seraphim blessed me, “Go with God’s help. The Lord has chosen you. There is the will of God. It is pleasing to God and the Mother of God!”

“Stay Just the Way You Are”

Remembrances of Nuns Andronika and Vitalia (Piskureva), Part 4

Olga Orlova

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“Stay Just the Way You Are”

Remembrances of Nuns Andronika and Vitalia (Piskureva), Part 4

Olga Orlova

Vladyka shook his fist at me, and I smiled at him. That’s how our life was.

How Could Vladyka Have Foreseen This?!

Remembrances of Nuns Andronika and Vitalia (Piskureva), Part 3

Olga Orlova

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How Could Vladyka Have Foreseen This?!

Remembrances of Nuns Andronika and Vitalia (Piskureva), Part 3

Olga Orlova

We continue to publish the memories of Mother Andronika and her sister Mother Vitalia.

You Can’t Escape from the Providence of God

Remembrances of Nun Andronika (Piskureva), Part 2

Olga Orlova

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You Can’t Escape from the Providence of God

Remembrances of Nun Andronika (Piskureva), Part 2

Olga Orlova

He cut the brick of ice cream in half, brought it to the table, and started arranging the cups—some with broken handles, with chips along the edges…

“We Saw Elders”

Remembrances of Nun Andronika (Piskureva), Part 1

Olga Orlova

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“We Saw Elders”

Remembrances of Nun Andronika (Piskureva), Part 1

Olga Orlova

Fr. Vitaly foretold monasticism for me and my sister forty years before we adopted it.

Preacher of Repentance

In memory of Archimandrite German (Chesnokov; † August 8, 2020)

Igumen Philaret (Tambovsky)

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Preacher of Repentance

In memory of Archimandrite German (Chesnokov; † August 8, 2020)

Igumen Philaret (Tambovsky)

One year ago, the Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra and a multitude of spiritual children from Moscow and other Russian cities parted with Archimandrite German (Chesnokov), who for forty years bore the extremely difficult podvig of exorcizing evil spirits.

The Music of “Losers” and Unexpected Victories

The Memory of Peter Mamonov († 7/15/2021)

Alexander Yarchevsky

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The Music of “Losers” and Unexpected Victories

The Memory of Peter Mamonov († 7/15/2021)

Alexander Yarchevsky

How great it is to be real. To say what you mean. To speak the truth. To be on the move. And to suddenly turn towards Christ.

Mt. Athos Isn’t About Geography—It’s About a State of Heart

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Mt. Athos Isn’t About Geography—It’s About a State of Heart

This mysterious life of the Spirit is open not only to those who reside on Holy Mount Athos.

Whose Disciples Are We?

Pastors on offenses and knowing how to choose

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Whose Disciples Are We?

Pastors on offenses and knowing how to choose

This peacemaking in Christ with those whom we are inclined to consider our enemies is the most important work that every Christian is obligated to do in his own heart.

“That Was When the Real Praying Started!”

Orthodox Pastors on Prayer and Temptations

Olga Orlova

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“That Was When the Real Praying Started!”

Orthodox Pastors on Prayer and Temptations

Olga Orlova

We are “Christians” who read prayer rules but don’t pray, abstain from meat and dairy products but don’t fast, go to church and list our sins at confession but don’t repent.

Preachers of the “Year of the Lord”

Archpriest Kirill Kaleda on the New Martyrs of the Russian Church. Part 2

Archpriest Kirill Kaleda

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Preachers of the “Year of the Lord”

Archpriest Kirill Kaleda on the New Martyrs of the Russian Church. Part 2

Archpriest Kirill Kaleda

Fr. Kirill Kaleda talks more about his father, the well know Fr. Gleb Kaleda, what it was like to grow up in family of a secret priest, and persecutions of the 1960s.

Preachers of the “Year of the Lord”

Archpriest Kirill Kaleda on the New Martyrs of the Russian Church. Part 1

Archpriest Kirill Kaleda

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Preachers of the “Year of the Lord”

Archpriest Kirill Kaleda on the New Martyrs of the Russian Church. Part 1

Archpriest Kirill Kaleda

Archpriest Kirill Kaleda, the son of a secret priest and grandson of a New Martyr, talks about the New Martyrs of Butovo firing ground, and the people who executed them.

The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, Where Fates are Decided

Archimandrite Ilya (Reyzmir)

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The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, Where Fates are Decided

Archimandrite Ilya (Reyzmir)

Now many churches and monasteries have been restored and opened, but the Lavra was, is and will be the heart of Orthodoxy in Russia. It has a special mission.

“The Wisdom of an Old Man, the Simplicity of a Child”, or a Mirror, an Enigma, a Personality

In memoriam: Bishop Atanasije (Jevtic; +04.03.2021)

Metropolitan Nikolaos of Mesogaia and Lavreotiki

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“The Wisdom of an Old Man, the Simplicity of a Child”, or a Mirror, an Enigma, a Personality

In memoriam: Bishop Atanasije (Jevtic; +04.03.2021)

Metropolitan Nikolaos of Mesogaia and Lavreotiki

His heart is overflowing with kindness, ready for the greatest sacrifice.

Winning with God’s Help

Archpriest Seraphim Nedosekin on Confessing the Faith in Soviet Times

Archpriest Seraphim Nedosekin

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Winning with God’s Help

Archpriest Seraphim Nedosekin on Confessing the Faith in Soviet Times

Archpriest Seraphim Nedosekin

Naturally, people’s first reaction in a difficult situation is panic. Then they understand that God has the power, and they must rely on Him.

“If we forget this, history will repeat itself.”

Olga Orlova

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“If we forget this, history will repeat itself.”

Olga Orlova

Hundreds of people were executed, including women and children. About a thousand of those killed were bishops, priests, monastics, and active laypeople of the Russian Orthodox Church.

No Kids? Have You Prayed in the Holy Conception Monastery?

Olga Orlova

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No Kids? Have You Prayed in the Holy Conception Monastery?

Olga Orlova

Orthodox spouses have been praying to Sts. Joachim and Anna at Holy Conception Monastery for the gift of children for centuries.

“A Servant of God in Every Atom of His Being”

In memoriam: Metropolitan Amfilohije (Radovic)

Svetlana Luganskaya

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“A Servant of God in Every Atom of His Being”

In memoriam: Metropolitan Amfilohije (Radovic)

Svetlana Luganskaya

He would take into his care all who were slandered, defamed, stigmatized, had gotten into trouble and didn’t even turn to him. But Vladyka would learn about that, immediately call and help, protect, support and save.

“I Will Be Even More Frightening for You Dead Than Alive!”

Olga Orlova

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“I Will Be Even More Frightening for You Dead Than Alive!”

Olga Orlova

On September 29/October 12 the Church honors the memory of the New Hieromartyr John (Pommer). It brings enormous joy to read his letters and sermons, to plunge into his radiant, fierce and mighty struggle while reading his scenes from his Life. But do we arm ourselves with the experience of our New Martyrs and Confessors? Do we pray to them for victory?

“The Purity of His Soul Was Like a Beautiful Pearl”

For the twentieth anniversary of the uncovering of the relics of St. Nicholas (Mogilevsky; 1877—1955), Metropolitan of Alma-Ata and Kazakhstan

Hieromonk Yakov (Vorontsov)

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“The Purity of His Soul Was Like a Beautiful Pearl”

For the twentieth anniversary of the uncovering of the relics of St. Nicholas (Mogilevsky; 1877—1955), Metropolitan of Alma-Ata and Kazakhstan

Hieromonk Yakov (Vorontsov)

For all of us, becoming acquainted with the New Confessor Nicholas (Mogilevsky) is like finding treasure.

Orthodox Pastors on How We Can Learn to Pray

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Orthodox Pastors on How We Can Learn to Pray

The prayer of every human being is of cosmic importance—that is, it has an effect not only on somebody individually, or his family and immediate circle of friends, but also on the entire world.

Acquiring the Joy of St. Seraphim

On Appearances and Help from St. Seraphim of Sarov in Our Days

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Acquiring the Joy of St. Seraphim

On Appearances and Help from St. Seraphim of Sarov in Our Days

How can we become like St. Seraphim of Sarov, and how can we acquire the joy with which the saint met every person? Here are several stories about this on his feast day:

A Sacrificial Labor Is High in the Eyes of God. Part 2

A talk with Archpriest Valerian Krechetov

Archpriest Valerian Krechetov

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A Sacrificial Labor Is High in the Eyes of God. Part 2

A talk with Archpriest Valerian Krechetov

Archpriest Valerian Krechetov

Whatever happens to someone concerns his individual personality. For some reason, different kinds of suffering are sent to those who suffer—some suffer in one way, others in another way. All of this is for a reason.

A Sacrificial Labor is High in the Eyes of God. Part 1

A Talk with Archpriest Valerian Krechetov

Archpriest Valerian Krechetov

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A Sacrificial Labor is High in the Eyes of God. Part 1

A Talk with Archpriest Valerian Krechetov

Archpriest Valerian Krechetov

The history of mankind has a spiritual meaning and is formed from inside, and this hidden process (where people’s hearts incline) is known to God alone. Outward events just reflect the innermost contents of life and the choices of people.

“How Many Lives Can be Saved…”

In Memory of Archbishop Agapit of Stuttgart († 5/28/20)

Olga Orlova

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“How Many Lives Can be Saved…”

In Memory of Archbishop Agapit of Stuttgart († 5/28/20)

Olga Orlova

I made this rule for myself: You live your life and wait for the Lord to give you access to your neighbor.

Sensitive Like a Mother, Discerning Like a Father

Memory of Archimandrite Daniel (Voronin), Spiritual Father of Danilov Monastery in Moscow

Archpriest Alexander Tikhonov

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Sensitive Like a Mother, Discerning Like a Father

Memory of Archimandrite Daniel (Voronin), Spiritual Father of Danilov Monastery in Moscow

Archpriest Alexander Tikhonov

The transcendence of being could be felt with him. He was constantly in prayer—gathered deep within himself. He never said an extraneous word.He simply didn’t chatter. He didn’t laugh. He was prudent, calm.

Not Enough Love

Monastics on Holiness

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Not Enough Love

Monastics on Holiness

Holiness seems like something unattainable to us, but it is found in love. We spoke about the skills and techniques of the workshops of holiness, as monasteries have been considered since ancient times, with their modern inhabitants, on Mt. Athos, in the Russian hinterland, and in the center of Moscow.

Father of a Huge Family

The Memory of Elder Ephraim (Moraitis)

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Father of a Huge Family

The Memory of Elder Ephraim (Moraitis)

The prayer is not transmitted by precepts—not in the letter, but in the spirit. You live with an elder and you draw from his spirit.

“When Christ Comes, Questions Disappear.” Part 2

A talk on the taste of prayer

Archpriest Sergy Baranov

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“When Christ Comes, Questions Disappear.” Part 2

A talk on the taste of prayer

Archpriest Sergy Baranov

On the third day an Athonite monk couldn’t contain himself any longer and wondered, “There are no questions for you… But your companion… Is he really a bank manager?” I replied: “He is the manager of all the banks in the Orenburg region!” He continued: “Does he really read the Jesus Prayer all day long?”

“When Christ Comes, Questions Disappear.” Part 1

A talk on acquiring a taste for prayer

Archpriest Sergy Baranov

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“When Christ Comes, Questions Disappear.” Part 1

A talk on acquiring a taste for prayer

Archpriest Sergy Baranov

In fact you must enter the realm of prayer and never leave it till the moment of your death. This is your life’s work; this is something we ought to do our entire lives.

“Do Everything As I Do”: On the Only Homily Geronda Gregory of Dochariou Ever Gave

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“Do Everything As I Do”: On the Only Homily Geronda Gregory of Dochariou Ever Gave

The more the days pass, the brighter the image of the Elder emerges in the memories of those who passed through his school. We offer the story of a man who prefers to simply be known as Mαθητής (Mathetes).

The Logic of the Gospel—the Logic of the Cross of Christ

Stories About the Power of the Cross

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The Logic of the Gospel—the Logic of the Cross of Christ

Stories About the Power of the Cross

Today, on the Elevation of the Precious and Lifegiving Cross of the Christ, we present stories about how within the experience of death, Pascha is suddenly revealed.

Elder Aristokly, His Prophecies, and Spiritual Daughters

Bishop Alexei (Polikarpov)

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Elder Aristokly, His Prophecies, and Spiritual Daughters

Bishop Alexei (Polikarpov)

Venerable Aristokly of Mt. Athos and Moscow is one of the most popular saints among Muscovites.

“Of One Heart and of One Soul”

Russian pastors and distinguished laymen on how communities become families and what helps us withstand the trials of life

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“Of One Heart and of One Soul”

Russian pastors and distinguished laymen on how communities become families and what helps us withstand the trials of life

A community becomes a spiritual family out of immense love for Christ.

God Has the Power to Stop All Disasters

A Word From Two Spiritual Fathers

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God Has the Power to Stop All Disasters

A Word From Two Spiritual Fathers

A penance is given for people’s correction. But have the people corrected themselves?..

The Mystery of Mt. Athos

An interview with the Antiprosopos of the Russian St. Panteleimon’s Monastery on Mt. Athos

Hieromonk Kirion (Olkhovik)

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The Mystery of Mt. Athos

An interview with the Antiprosopos of the Russian St. Panteleimon’s Monastery on Mt. Athos

Hieromonk Kirion (Olkhovik)

The mission of monks, not least the monks of Mt. Athos, is the following: We feel this obligation entrusted to us by the Church, that prayer and propitiation to the Lord should not stop in the world for a single moment.

Man is a Liturgical Being

A Conversation with Archimandrite Methodius (Markovich), the Abbot of Hilandar Monastery

Olga Orlova, Archimandrite Methodius (Markovich)

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Man is a Liturgical Being

A Conversation with Archimandrite Methodius (Markovich), the Abbot of Hilandar Monastery

Olga Orlova, Archimandrite Methodius (Markovich)

The youngest abbot on Mt. Athos, Archimandrite Methodius (Markovic) of the Serbian Hilandar Monastery, speaks on life as Liturgy, which is incomparably higher than any divisions that are now imposed upon Orthodox peoples.

Every One of Us is a Potential Saint

Metropolitan Nikolaos of Mesogaia and Lavreotiki

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Every One of Us is a Potential Saint

Metropolitan Nikolaos of Mesogaia and Lavreotiki

Every one of us is a potential saint, even if we do not believe right now! Metropolitan Nicholas (Khadzhinkolai) of Mesogaia and Lavreotiki, a hierarch of the Greek Orthodox Church, considers disbelief the most valuable experience in the spiritual life.

The New Martyrs as the New Witnesses to the Eternal Truth

Russian pastors on how we can take part in the experience of the New Martyrs

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The New Martyrs as the New Witnesses to the Eternal Truth

Russian pastors on how we can take part in the experience of the New Martyrs

What was happening in Russia 100 years ago is often called “the little apocalypse”. Yet it was then that the models of confession of the faith—the New Martyrs and Confessors of the Russian Church—were given to us. But how can modern people, who are weak and spoiled, take part in their experience of standing firm in the faith?

Russian Pastors on How We Should Preach Christ in Modern Society

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Russian Pastors on How We Should Preach Christ in Modern Society

It is crystal clear that our society is infected with a shortage of love. I think that our contemporaries, choked up in the general atmosphere of enmity (because of the lack of love), above all expect love from the Church. That is why above all we should tell those on the outside that God is love.

The Nativity of Christ is the same Yesterday, Today, and Forever

An autobiographical interview with Schema-Archimandrite Iliy (Nozdrin)

Schema-Archimandrite Iliy (Nozdrin)

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The Nativity of Christ is the same Yesterday, Today, and Forever

An autobiographical interview with Schema-Archimandrite Iliy (Nozdrin)

Schema-Archimandrite Iliy (Nozdrin)

The following is a story of the Nativity celebrated throughout a difficult, yet joyful life, through which shines the more than two thousand year old history of this event most important for mankind.

“Did Fr. Naum Say This? It Will Come True in Twenty Years.”

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“Did Fr. Naum Say This? It Will Come True in Twenty Years.”

Fr. Naum knew that each of us needed to be trained and gain wisdom by our experiences.

Holy Father Spyridon, Keep Us Just As You Kept Your Sheep

On Miracles from the Relics of St. Spyridon of Tremithus

Olga Orlova

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Holy Father Spyridon, Keep Us Just As You Kept Your Sheep

On Miracles from the Relics of St. Spyridon of Tremithus

Olga Orlova

Miracles through the prayers of St. Spyridon occur every day in front of his relics! That is why he is known as a wonderworker. St. Spyridon has performed numerous miracles for all the people taken together and for each of us individually.

Paradisiacal Stories of Fr. Adrian

Olga Orlova

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Paradisiacal Stories of Fr. Adrian

Olga Orlova

The twentieth century was difficult. Our Church was oppressed and Fr. Adrian was persecuted. He also spoke directly, including admonishing the powerful of this world.

“An Incredibly Happy Man”

The Memory of Archimandrite Adrian (Kirsanov)

Olga Orlova, Yuri Pushchaev

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“An Incredibly Happy Man”

The Memory of Archimandrite Adrian (Kirsanov)

Olga Orlova, Yuri Pushchaev

Today we commemorate the fortieth day of the repose of the ever-memorable Archimandrite Adrian (Kirsanov), the last elder of the Pskov Caves Monastery. He was known for his simple words, efficacious prayer, exceedingly important revelations, and unforgettable meetings. Those who were fortunate enough to have communicated with the Pskov Caves elder Archimandrite Adrian (Kirsanov) remember this “incredibly happy person.”

In Memory of Archimandrite Benedict, Abbot of Optina Pustyn Monastery

Olga Orlova

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In Memory of Archimandrite Benedict, Abbot of Optina Pustyn Monastery

Olga Orlova

On January 22, in his seventy-ninth year of life, after a serious illness, the abbot of the Entrance of the Theotokos Optina Pustyn Monastery, Archimandrite Benedict (Penkov) departed to the Lord. He was the creator and guardian of the monastic life there, and also a keen spiritual father. Here is what several archpastors and pastors who knew the newly-departed Archimandrite Benedict have to say about him.

“Our Church is a Family”

Metropolitan Hilarion (Kapral) on the Church Abroad and Preaching in the Diaspora

Metropolitan Hilarion (Kapral), Olga Orlova

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“Our Church is a Family”

Metropolitan Hilarion (Kapral) on the Church Abroad and Preaching in the Diaspora

Metropolitan Hilarion (Kapral), Olga Orlova

His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America and New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, talks about the recent Council of Bishops in Moscow, the preaching Christ in today’s world, on the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia and about Orthodox Christians in the United States.

A Clairvoyant of Our Day

Spiritual children and concelebrants speak on the newly-departed Archimandrite Naum (Baiborodin)

Olga Orlova

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A Clairvoyant of Our Day

Spiritual children and concelebrants speak on the newly-departed Archimandrite Naum (Baiborodin)

Olga Orlova

“People like Fr. Naum showed in our times the path of genuine asceticism.”

“He sought the most important thing—prayerful union with God”

Elder Iliy on St. Silouan the Athonite and the importance of prayer

Olga Orlova, Schema-Archimandrite Iliy (Nozdrin)

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“He sought the most important thing—prayerful union with God”

Elder Iliy on St. Silouan the Athonite and the importance of prayer

Olga Orlova, Schema-Archimandrite Iliy (Nozdrin)

Schema-Archimandrite Iliy (Nozdrin), spiritual father of His Holiness, ascetically struggled on Mt. Athos for more than ten years in one of the sketes of St. Panteleimon Monastery—the Old Russikon. Namely there, at the mill just a few decades earlier Venerable Silouan the Athonite carried out his obedience. In 1967 the book of his life and teachings became a spiritual guide for the now-revered elder, then novice Alexei of the Pskov Caves Monastery

“Learn to See Each Other”

Olga Orlova, Archbishop Mark of Berlin

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“Learn to See Each Other”

Olga Orlova, Archbishop Mark of Berlin

His Eminence Archbishop Mark (Arndt) on spiritual unity with the Holy Fathers and ordinary contemporaries, about how priests come to be priests in our time, can monks today exceed the ancient hermits, on women’s calling, unusual beauty and the genuine freedom of Orthodox Christianity.

A Monastic Leaven

A Conversation with Archimandrite Pimen (Adarchenko), Superior of the Monastery in Ganina Yama in honor of the Holy Royal Martyrs

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A Monastic Leaven

A Conversation with Archimandrite Pimen (Adarchenko), Superior of the Monastery in Ganina Yama in honor of the Holy Royal Martyrs

Our guides say that very many people even change outwardly after visiting our monastery. They straighten their shoulders. Even their appearance changes! Attitudes to their own lives also change along with their perception of Russian history.