Hieromonk Maxim (Zhilinsky) and Hierodeacon Tarasius (Chich) recently spoke to our website correspondent about their ministry among the men fighting in the Special Military Operation of Russia amid the steppes of the Donbas region.
On April 27 we commemorate the Icon of the Mother of God known as Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn, which protects our land since ancient times and is especially revered in Belarus, Lithuania and Poland.
Palm Sunday is both gruelling and tragic. It precedes the Holy week, the most dramatic in the church year. Every day of the Holy Week is a step in our spiritual ascent to our resurrection.
He did not arrive in a chariot, or a limousine, not even on a colt. He came on a donkey. We need to be like children to believe it.
Jesus had not come to Jerusalem to reign there. He only wanted to be King in people's hearts. He made it clear that he had come to seek peace, not make war.
On the Sunday before Easter we celebrate the triumphal entry of the Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. From ancient times, the celebration of this day has been associated with traditions originating from the Gospel events.
April 25, the Orthodox calendar marks a special observance: the veneration of a revered Christian treasure — the Belynichi Icon of the Mother of God. This icon’s history is as dramatic as it is holy.
The miraculous Pochaev Icon is one of the most renowned relics in the Christian world. It holds a special place of veneration in Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, as well as in Eastern Poland, Slovakia, Bosnia, Serbia, and Bulgaria.
The majestic Memorial Church dedicated to All Saints in Minsk hosts daily prayers in honour of recently martyred saints who illuminated the land of Belarus. Among these revered saints is Archpriest Sergius Rodakovsky, a humble rural priest.
The life of Saint Mary of Egypt is an inspiring example. She shows the way for those who wander and search, who come to the door of the Church but do not enter, and those already at Church.
Is there any problem that God could not resolve? Is there a question that He could not answer? We only need to ask the right questions and be open to hearing the answer.
We bring ourselves to a repentant mood in many ways, and reading is one of them. How should we choose our readings to benefit us spiritually, and to support us in our fasting?
Pilgrims continue to flock to Optina, drawn by the graves of three new martyrs, and leave countless prayer requests—a testament to their undying faith and the powerful intercession of the new saints.
The book Ladder of Divine Ascent by St. John, hegumen of Mount Sinai is a guide for ascending to spiritual perfection. In his book, the Saint captured the entire spiritual path in a vibrant image of a ladder with thirty rungs.
In his famous book, "The Ladder of Divine Ascent", Saint John Climacus challenges us to step out of our comfort zone and depart on a spiritual journey.
Great Lent guides us towards Easter and the Resurrection. While it entails moderating our food intake and leisure activities, fasting is not solely about refraining from food; it is about regaining inner serenity.
"My beloved, there are no hopeless situations in life, no problems that we cannot overcome together. Never be rushed, never give in to panic. God will always guide us, and show us the way forward."
With Her pure love and infinite obedience, the Most Holy Theotokos brought into the world the Lord Incarnate, the Saviour of humanity. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.
On the Sunday of the Veneration of the Cross, we are reminded of Christ's calling to us: "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me."
The Annunciation of the Theotokos reminds us about the fact that our Savior Jesus Christ entered this world through Virgin Mary’s womb and became incarnate in order to save us.
