Rusyns, Part 1: The Lost Tribe of Carpathian Russia
Rusyns, Part 1: The Lost Tribe of Carpathian RussiaNow, during this new time of troubles, we deeply require church education, especially concerning the events in Ukraine. Wherever there is disinformation and ignorance, this is where it’s easiest to spread heresy. It’s time to rediscover our history, and learn where we came from.Rusyns, Part 2: The Mountainous Achievements of the Carpatho-Rusyns
Part 2: The Mountainous Achievements of the Carpatho-RusynsThese people may be the smallest Slavic nation, but their achievements are monumental.Carpatho-Rusyns (as a Terra Incognita) in the Third Millennium
Carpatho-Rusyns (as a Terra Incognita) in the Third MillenniumWhy did this ancient Slavic Orthodox nation have to suffer so much grief and oppression from constantly changing groups of nomads, to occupiers and invaders, to the next “liberators”, and then some more “benefactors”?Carpatho-Russia and the Struggle for the Russian Orthodox Tradition Outside Russia
Carpatho-Russia and the Struggle for the Russian Orthodox Tradition Outside RussiaSince this sensitive soul could not accept the lie of Uniatism, in 1905 and 1906 Alexander visited the Lavras in Kiev and Pochaiev, where he met both the elderly Metropolitan of Kiev, Flavian, and the dynamic Archbishop Antony (Khrapovitsky), who was to play a vital role in Fr. Alexis’ later life.St. Alexis, a Resolute Zealot for Orthodoxy
St. Alexis, a Resolute Zealot for OrthodoxyIn light of contemporary ecumenical exchanges, dialogues, theological commissions, and dramatic statements frequently confusing and scandalizing the Orthodox faithful, we need to pause a moment and refresh our memory with the image of a prophet zealous for the Lord's truth found in the person of St Alexis, who not only resembles an Old Testament prophet but is equal in spirit to great luminaries such as Sts. Athanatious the Great, Cyril of Alexandria, Photios the Great, and Averky of Jordanville.Martyr of Carpatho-Rus—The Holy New Martyr Maxim Sandovich
Martyr of Carpatho-Rus—The Holy New Martyr Maxim SandovichAs he was being led from his cell Fr. Maxim realized where they were taking him and humbly and with dignity asked, ''Be so good as not to hold me. I will go peacefully wherever you wish.'' There they ripped his priestly cross from his chest and threw it to the dirt, marking an “X” with chalk over his heart for a target.Metropolitan Laurus—the Rusyn who reunited the Russian Church
Metropolitan Laurus—the Rusyn who reunited the Russian ChurchOne of Vladyka’s most well known traits was his humility.Unknown letter of St. Silouan about Transcarpathian monks discovered on Mt. Athos
Unknown letter of St. Silouan about Transcarpathian monks discovered on Mt. AthosThe Transcarpathian monks who inhabited St. Panteleimon’s Monastery in the early 20th century were full of joy and the grace of God, wrote St. Silouan the Athonite in a newly-discovered letter.The 90th anniversary of the Schism of Tylawa: Reunion of Eastern Catholics with the Orthodox Church
The 90th anniversary of the Schism of Tylawa: Reunion of Eastern Catholics with the Orthodox ChurchIn the middle of September 2016, Polish Orthodox believers celebrated the 90th anniversary of the returning of the people of Lemkos to the Orthodox Church from the Uniate Church. A small village of Tylawa located on the border between Poland and Slovakia became the center of celebrations.
An Overview of Orthodoxy in Ukraine. Part 2The Unia, or uniatism, was a policy developed by Rome in order to bring Orthodox and other non-Roman Catholic believers under the authority of the Pope.
A Fellow Traveller from TranscarpathiaLiving in Russia has broadened my horizons. I came to realize that Fr. Job was right when he said that we [Carpatho-Russia] cannot exist without Russia. Without Russia we will have no freedom, no prosperity, no specific cultural or spiritual identity.
