April 9, 2024 310 0 ‘Alleluia’: Exploring the Depth of the Shortest Doxology In our exploration of divine service, we turn our focus today to one of the shortest praise hymns, “Alleluia,” a familiar yet profound acclamation…
March 26, 2024 401 2 Exploring the Lenten Triodion: A Journey through Penitence and Joy During Lent, church services take on a distinctive aura, marked by unique chants and texts that immerse us in a reflective, penitential state while…
March 12, 2024 361 1 From Aristocrat to Ascetic: The Disguised Path of Saint Anastasia In the solemn period of Lent, the Church calls us toward fasting and ascetic living. Asceticism, at its core, is the pursuit of spiritual…
February 27, 2024 369 5 Exploring the Essence of Praising God Why do we engage in praising God, and does He necessitate our adoration? Among the multifaceted aspects of prayer, glorifying God stands out, yet…
February 13, 2024 1104 3 Navigating the Path to Confession after Grave Sins What steps should one take after committing sins that weigh heavily on the conscience, leading to avoidance of confession? It’s a dilemma faced by…
January 30, 2024 588 3 Miraculous Encounters: The Power of Saintly Relics Throughout history, the Church has venerated and celebrated individuals who have lived lives pleasing to God, becoming vessels of the Holy Spirit. These saints,…
January 16, 2024 247 0 Unveiling the Mystery: The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord The approaching Feast of the Epiphany, in my view, vividly reveals the theme of God’s salvation of fallen humanity and the entire world. During…
January 1, 2024 648 1 Animals Witnessing the Nativity: Unraveling Their Mysterious Presence The ox, the donkey, the sheep — how did these humble creatures find their way to the manger in the cherished Nativity scene? This…
December 20, 2023 422 1 Faith in Turbulent Times: The Inspiring Life of Metropolitan Nicholas (Mogilevsky) Metropolitan Nicholas (Mogilevsky) (1877-1955), renowned for his humility and compassion, once concealed a Red Army commissar in his chambers, risking his life to rescue…
December 6, 2023 545 0 The Melody of Faith: Singing the Creed in Orthodox Liturgy The Introduction of the Symbol of Faith during the Divine Liturgy and Its Purpose To unravel the intricacies of why the Symbol of Faith,…