Relics of St. Nicholas of Japan gifted to Russian monastery in southern England

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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

Relics of St. Nicholas of Japan gifted to Russian monastery in southern England

From May 15 to 26, Abbess Martha of the Holy Martyr Grand Ducess Elizabeth and the New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia Monastery in Robertsbridge, East Sussex, in southeastern England visited the Japanese Orthodox Church.

Canada: Romanian monastery seeks community support for mortgage and church construction

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Churches and Monasteries

Canada: Romanian monastery seeks community support for mortgage and church construction

In 2022, the monastery raised funds to build its liturgical pavilion, and now the brotherhood is looking to move on to the construction of the main church.

Orthodox leaders call for prayers as Sinai Monastery property dispute continues

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Churches and Monasteries

Orthodox leaders call for prayers as Sinai Monastery property dispute continues

The call for prayers comes after a decision by the Ismailia Court of Appeals that has raised concerns about the monastery’s property status, prompting new negotiations between Greek and Egyptian officials to resolve pending issues.

New documentary, American Orthodox, explores faith’s ancient roots in modern America (+VIDEO)

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Church History

New documentary, American Orthodox, explores faith’s ancient roots in modern America (+VIDEO)

A new documentary film examining the history and spiritual significance of Orthodox Christianity in America has completed production and is now available for screenings at churches, schools, and seminaries nationwide.

Patriarch Porfirije celebrates mass Baptism of schoolchildren

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Coming to Orthodoxy

Patriarch Porfirije celebrates mass Baptism of schoolchildren

His Holiness Patriarch Porfirije of the Serbian Orthodox Church solemnly celebrated the Baptism of a group of children from elementary schools in the New Belgrade district of the Serbian capital on Saturday, June 7, on the eve of the great feast of Pentecost.