Alexandra Kalinovskaya
On September 18/October 1, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of the Synaxis of the New Martyrs and Confessors of the Land of Vladimir.
Viktor Luzhkov
There are sufferings that cannot be avoided—sufferings that must be lived through, and within which the soul, if anchored in faith, attains a depth never known before.
Priest Tarasiy Borozenets
It is an engaging spiritual guide written “by way of contradiction,” helping readers view spiritual warfare from an unexpected angle and teaching them to recognize the enemy’s tactics.
In the midst of her sufferings, the saint cried out to God for help, saying: “Lord Jesus Christ, Light of my soul and Fountain of life! Thou grantest salvation to those who hope in Thee. Come now to my aid, that Thy holy name may be glorified among men.”
Dr. Amir (John) Azarvan
What a holistic reading of Scripture reveals is that the Potter never intended that any of his vessels be marred, and He is willing to refashion them into new vessels if they repent.
Fr. Stephen Freeman
Christ refers to Himself as “the Door,” and encourages us to “knock.”
Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol
When you look at Christ, you’re above everything. Let what happens down below happen—none of it can affect you.
Hieromonk Anatoly
The Cross is a symbol of the victory of good over evil, for it pleased God the Father that the Son should be crucified on the Cross and accept His death on it, redeeming the human race from sin, the curse, and death.
Nun Alexandra (Markova)
In the fifteen years since, he has gained recognition and love among Orthodox Russians, and St. Ephraim now lives in the hearts of many believers who turn to him for help, protection, and healing.
The Gospel may seem simple at first glance, but in reality it contains an immeasurable depth of meanings that are revealed to those who study the Gospel correctly.
Archpriest Dmitry Krotkov
I think it is a chimney that has gone awry, or maybe it is a carpet that has been gathered in the middle of the room. And then I realize it is an unexploded missile—right in the middle of the room. It had not detonated.
Vladimir Basenkov
Time is not a void between birth and death. It is a road on which we can find eternity.
“Vladyka is having a very hard time right now. He is sick and infirm, yet they force him to do heavy labor. But you all know him: he never loses heart; he himself remains strong, and keeps us all going.”
Oksana Vinogradova
"So, children… Be in a hurry to express your sincere feelings while you are still young. Do not put it off. Life is too short.”
"Pray, and the Lord will not forsake those who cry out to Him day and night for their salvation."
Hieromonk Seraphim (Panich)
This feast is the final and most significant milestone of Old Testament history—its culmination and, at the same time, the threshold and the gateway to the New Testament.
Schema-Igumen Seraphim (Baradel)
And so today, in the quiet light of Her feast, shrouded in the veil of Her humility, She silently reveals to us the Heavenly mystery of immutable, eternal joy. The highest bliss is in love—in sacrificial and crucificied love.
Sergei Kagirin
According to tradition, Sts. Peresvet and Oslyabya were exceptional warriors whose fame spread far beyond their home principalities. They were clearly battle-hardened, formidable fighters with innumerable victories to their names. Yet, something drove each of them individually to seek a different path.
Elena Detinina
St. Michael commanded the mountain river to stop, turned it in another direction, and then struck the cliff standing in the path of the raging waters. Millions of tons of water began cascading into the resulting fissure with a terrifying roar.
Rosamaria Mendes
The Bolsheviks made no secret of their crime: they handed over the pectoral cross taken from the slain hieromonk to the monastery abbot.
