Gabe Martini
Rating: 9|Votes: 3
Did you know that there was once a Christian hymnal in the middle of the Old Testament?And no, I’m not referring to the Psalter of David, or even the later Odes of Solomon. I’m talking about the “Book of Odes” (ᾠδαί), a collection of fourteen Scriptural hymns or canticles, which are still regularly sung in the liturgical tradition of the Orthodox Church.
Rating: 8,2|Votes: 5
Daily life in the only men's monastery in Germany, dedicated to St Job of Pochaev, headed by His Eminence Archbishop Mark (Arndt) of Germany. Monk Joseph (Bandmann), an Orthodox German, reports on life in the monastery he has lived in for nine years. On the left is a meadow, pond and the white walls of Blutenburg Castle. On the right are quaint German houses of Pasing. Between them is the Monastery of St Job of Pochaev, which adheres to the Mt Athos monastic rule.
Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh
Rating: 10|Votes: 11
Ten years ago today, the outstanding missionary, Metropolitan Anthony (Bloom) of Surouzh, reposed in the Lord. Metropolitan Anthony was a prolific writer and preacher, and left volume of inspiration for the Christian life. In honor of his repose day, we present one of his many powerful homilies.
Rating: 4,2|Votes: 19
The Church of Saint Mary Magdalene is situated on the slope of the Mount of Olives in the Garden of Gethsemane and is one of the most easily recognizable landmarks of Jerusalem. This striking example of Russian architecture was built in the Muscovite style with golden onion domes or cupolas.
Rating: 10|Votes: 9
St. Mary Magdalene, called by the Orthodox Church both Myrrh-bearer and Equal-to-the-Apostle, is commemorated on July 22/August 4, as well as with the other Myrrh-bearers on the second Sunday after Easter. Born in the seaport town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee, she played an important role during Christ’s ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection.
