October 28, 2016 223 0 The Icon of the Mother of God the Grower of Crops The icon of the Mother of God called “the Grower of Crops” was painted with the blessing of elder Ambrose, a hieroschemamonk from the…
October 27, 2016 202 1 The Patron Icon of Kazan: The Icon of the Mother of God of Seven Lakes On July 9 the Orthodox Church celebrates the feast day of the Icon of the Mother of God of Seven Lakes (also known as…
October 26, 2016 864 0 Akathist to the Icon of the Mother of God of Iveron Kontakion 1 O chosen Champion, Our Lady the Mother of God, we thy servants bring thee a song of praise, bearing as it…
October 26, 2016 634 0 The Miraculous Icon of The Mother of God of Iveron (Panagia Portraitissa) Apolytikion Hymn of Panagia Portaitissa. First Tone Your sacred icon O Lady Portaitissa, which has come by the sea, is wondrous in your flock,…
October 25, 2016 42 0 Cute Animals To Cuddle: Animal-assisted Therapy at St.Elisabeth Convent Is there anyone who doesn’t know how useful equine therapy may be for the sick? Early childhood autism, oligophrenia, and cerebral palsy are hard…
October 24, 2016 627 1 Morning Prayer of the Optina Elders Grant unto me, O Lord, that with peace of mind I may face all that this new day is to bring. …
October 20, 2016 166 0 The Pskov-Caves Tenderness Icon of the Mother of God According to the story, the Tenderness icon of the Mother of God was painted in 1521 by hieromonk Arsenius Khitrosh as a copy of…
October 20, 2016 28676 4 34 Signs and Symbols in Christianity The Donkey The donkey is frequently portrayed in Renaissance painting, particularly in pictures of the Sacrifice of Isaac, the Nativity, the Flight into Egypt,…
October 13, 2016 666 0 Questions that are Often Asked About The Mother Of God “Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word” (St. Luke 1:38) During the Holy Divine Liturgy the…