10/9/2023
Priest Alexei Shishkin
This theme raises the question of what an Orthodox Christian should be like in certain circumstances. He must be Orthodox: an Orthodox Christian on a trolleybus, an Orthodox walking down the street, an Orthodox entering a church, an Orthodox working. What makes him different from other people is that he makes efforts to fulfill the commandments of God, to pray, and to turn to God with his heart.
A real Christian remains one everywhere—in everyday life, in communication with a stranger; a seller or a buyer, a boss or a subordinate. For a Christian everything is subordinated to the same Gospel law, which is the basis of his spiritual life.
Lada Bayeva
For us being together, doing something together and involving other children in this is not just a tradition—it is our way of life.
In general, it is very important to do everything together, be it games, outings or trips. This is how the association that a family is one whole is formed in children.
The most important thing in our service is to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep, and all this on the same day. And I would place emphasis on the ability to listen to a person without judging him even with a glance or gesture. People are doubly grateful for this.
Talking about family traditions, their work and hobbies, these women have sincerely shared with readers what helps them overcome difficulties, what joy they feel when they observe the good fruits of their labors, and how happy they are in their service.
Elena Blinova
It’s important to be a part of the Church.
I regarded this role as my calling to serve the Church, and I have never entertained the idea of looking for a different job or discontinuing this ministry.
Priest Alexei Bordzelovsky
As for motivation, you should ask yourself the question: “Do I want to be with God or not?”
Archpriest Nikolai Fedko
Now that churches are open and services are celebrated, it is sometimes very sad to see that people who call themselves Orthodox do not value this priceless gift—such intimate and living communion with God.
Archpriest Simeon Petrov
It was a tough time. For any word or action in support of the Church you could be given a prison term.
After school the pioneer leader stood on my way and said, “When will you stop going to church?” offering me anti-Church lectures and booklets to read. I answered, “I go to church and will continue to do so!”
Tatiana Viktorovna Bulatova
If a child has small tasks and household chores, or when he can take care of someone and show his self-organization skills in everyday life, it will be easier for him to show the same qualities in a school setting.
