This is the second project in Russia that serves as an alternative to juvenile correctional facilities for teenage criminals.
Orthodox Christians have an opportunity to contribute to the construction of a new chapel in Missouri that is intended to eventually be used by a local mission parish and that will pay tribute to an 18-year-old Orthodox girl who has only a short time to live.
The Yambol Deanery of the Sliven Diocese of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church has launched an interesting new initiative for children called “Save an Icon.”
The event, which drew young Orthodox faithful from throughout the world, was held February 14–16.
Has the Church compromised her boundaries? Where does salvation lie, and how should we engage with Evangelicals, Protestants of all stripes, and Roman Catholics?
Priest Tarasiy Borozenets
The Catcher in the Rye is a novel of warning, a novel showing the hopelessness of the world of adults and the world of children in which there is no Christ.
Archpriest Peter Guryanov
Then came the day of my last exam and the day she was scheduled for an abortion. I decided to call one last time. She was already in the operating room and said she hadn’t changed her mind.
The 6th annual Walk was held on Saturday, February 8, to raise awareness for the protection of unborn children. This year’s theme was “Real Men Protect Babies,” to emphasize men’s important role in the public discussion about abortion.
When she saw a priest, something stirred in her heart and she began to doubt that this was the right thing to do. She bought the drugs, but after staying awake all night, she chose to live.
“Where are you going?! Keep your baby!” I exclaimed, and I led her away from there sobbing and weeping.
Hundreds of private clinics throughout Russia have voluntarily refused to perform abortions, and there is hope that the barbaric procedure will be completely outlawed in private clinics this year, says the Chairman of the Patriarchal Commission on Family Issues, Protection of Motherhood and Childhood.
Hieroschemamonk Sergei (Chetverikov)
The focus of churchliness is the Lord Jesus Christ. He should also be the focus of family life.
We have to contrast the painful process of inner decay with another, creative process of inner healing through the work of some healthy, positive, creative force on the soul.
According to the document, family values “must be reliably protected by society and state.”
The diocese will collaborate with the poorest dioceses in Romania that administer orphanages, ensuring the use of funds for improving living conditions, educational support, and access to medical services.
We move away from God and find ourselves alone in our egotistical life and with all the ensuing consequences.
A child’s soul, especially one reborn in the Sacrament of Baptism, has a natural ability to know God.
Maria Tobolova
In Christianity, marriage is perceived as a deed, as a test of one’s spiritual, emotional and physical strength.
This year marked the 52nd annual March for Life in the nation’s capital on January 24.
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider whether Maryland’s largest school district violated religious rights by requiring students to participate in lessons featuring LGBTQ-themed storybooks.
