Soon Dimitry was called to perform a different labor. There was a need to assemble a collection of the Lives of the Saints. Metropolitan Makary had long since begun the task of collecting the Lives of Saints from various sources and assembling them in his great volumes of the Menaion.| OrthoChristian.Com
The Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus in Syria were appointed to high positions in the army by the emperor Maximian (284-305), who did not know that they were Christians.| OrthoChristian.Com
New Hieromartyrs Demetrius (Dobroserdov), archbishop of Mozhaisk, Ambrose (Astakhov), archimandrite, of Aksinyino (Moscow), Pachomius (Turkevich), abbot, of Moscow, and John Khrenov, deacon, and with them Monkmartyr Barlaam, Nun-martyr Tatiana, and Martyrs Nicholas, Maria, and Nadezhda (1937). New Hieromartyrs Jonah (Lazarev), bishop of Velizhsk, Seraphim Shchelokov, archimandrite, of Kashira, Peter Nekotin, archpriest, of Moscow, and Paul Preobrazhensky, archpriest, of Sinkovo (Moscow) (1937).| OrthoChristian.Com
“Metropolitan Amfilohije left an indelible mark on the spiritual and social life of Montenegro during his almost three decades at the head of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral,” Pres. Milatović stated.| Orthochristian.com
Parishes throughout the diocese will begin organizing clothing, food, and supply drives in the coming days. The cathedral has already delivered the first round of donations to those in need. Volunteers will also provide transportation from shelters to churches for those wishing to attend services or receive support.| Orthochristian.com
Pompeo has spoken about how he personally participated in Constantinople’s creation of the schismatic “Orthodox Church of Ukraine” and in pressuring Orthodox Churches to recognize this organization.| Orthochristian.com
A large number of parishioners gathered with their priest, Fr. Aleksandar Vujkovic, in a spirit of prayer and thanksgiving to God for His mercy and blessings that enabled the Church to purchase and fully pay off the new property.| Orthochristian.com
The newly illumined—Seraphim, Christina, Catherine, Barnabas, Maria, Elizabeth, and Emilia—had undergone four months of catechism.| Orthochristian.com
Fr. Lawrence Farley The question is a pressing one and it presents a challenge— viz. the question of how these young men, many of whom are married with families or at least have jobs that they cannot leave, can receive a theological education.| Orthochristian.com
The cathedral building, which had housed the community since 1972, was demolished this week following the discovery of serious structural issues in 2024.| Orthochristian.com
In their new statement, the cell monks emphasize that Dumenko and his group are schismatics, outside the Church, and thus it violates the canons of the Church and the ethos of Mt. Athos to celebrate with them.| Orthochristian.com
While the Patriarchate acknowledged procedural omissions in how the Church of Cyprus handled the case relative to its own charter, the Holy Synod nevertheless unanimously ratified the Cypriot decision.| Orthochristian.com
With the promise of earthly blessings, the impious ruler tried to turn Sts. Sergius and Bacchus away from the true faith. But the future martyrs did not listen to his flattering words.| OrthoChristian.Com
The attack took place during the Little Entrance, when the priest was standing in the Royal Doors.| OrthoChristian.Com
Damage to arches and vaults, domes and cupolas, chimneys and masonry are among the problems recorded in inspections carried out at Mt. Athos monasteries following a long series of earthquakes.| OrthoChristian.Com
In an age of post-truth, relativism, and libertarianism—when reality is constructed by the media and social networks, and conformity has become the norm—truth is drowning in a sea of political correctness. Charlie Kirk dared to go against the current.| OrthoChristian.Com
This article is dedicated to Righteous John Domovsky, an ascetic of faith and piety from Rostov-on-Don, a confessor of Orthodoxy, a fighter against the Renovationist schism, and a pastor of Christian souls who lost their support during the civil war and persecution of the Church.| OrthoChristian.Com
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel sent a message on the occasion, saying: “In the 20th century, God gave the Romanians great spiritual luminaries who strengthened the people in faith through their prayers, deeds and teachings. Among these great ascetics is also the Venerable Confessor Sofian of Antim, who shone in Romania’s capital through his love and gentleness.”| OrthoChristian.Com
We can discuss many things and debate current events for days, but if we do not understand that without God we will be completely lost, then I am afraid there will be even more problems.| OrthoChristian.Com
Upon reaching the locked church gates, the godless “bishop” showed his disdain for holy sites, ordering a group of men to break through the fence.| OrthoChristian.Com
The assassination of Charlie Kirk, a faithful and courageous advocate for traditional values in our country, is yet another appalling tragedy striking our nation.| OrthoChristian.Com
Dear brothers and sisters, today we celebrate the Beheading of the great and holy Prophet of God John the Baptist. And we call this day a little Holy Friday.| OrthoChristian.Com
In its statement, Orthodox Christians Pro-Life expresses its support for the Orthodox Church in America, “which continues to maintain the pro-life position,” and calls for GOARCH clergy to clarify the issue.| OrthoChristian.Com
The diocese emphasized that from an Orthodox perspective, praying for leaders is “a spiritual duty, not a political act,” citing scriptural calls to pray for those in authority.| OrthoChristian.Com
According to the document, family values “must be reliably protected by society and state.”| OrthoChristian.Com
The real life of a parish arises from the depths of the human soul, forged into unity by shared spiritual experiences and conjoined in the sacraments and prayers carried out under the shared roof of one sanctuary.| OrthoChristian.Com
