Latvian Church celebrates 90th anniversary of St. John of Riga
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The Latvian Orthodox Church celebrated the 90th anniversary of the martyrdom of its beloved saint the Hieromartyr John of Riga over the weekend.

European Court of Human Rights opens proceedings in case concerning ban on UO...
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Fr. Valery Pilipchuk, a cleric of the Volyn Diocese, is trying to prove through the court that the Gorodsiche Village Council acted illegally when it voted to ban the activities of the UOC on June 23, 2022.

OCA publishes first lessons of year-long curriculum
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The lessons emphasize scripture and liturgical texts, provide clear instructions for teachers, and are scripted to assist novice teachers.

Orthodox homeless assistance center opens in Novosibirsk (+VIDEO)
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The newly renovated building of the homeless center can accommodate 40 residents, providing shelter, food, and legal and psychological assistance to those in need.

Vicar Bishop for Serbian Midwestern America Diocese consecrated in Belgrade
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On Sunday, October 13, a vicar bishop was consecrated for the Serbian Orthodox Church’s Diocese of New Gračanica and Midwestern America.

For the centenary of the birth of Schema-Archimandrite Mikhail (Balaev)
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Part 1. The Protection of the Mother of God
Hieromonk Pafnuty (Fokin)

"Then I told myself inwardly that if I survived, I would join a monastery."

Homily on the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos
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St. John of Kronstadt

Only a very pure heart can love all people, and no person has ever had such a pure heart as the Mother of God.

On Rewards
12 Oct 2024 at 11:24pm
Luke 6:31–36
Archpriest Vyacheslav Reznikov

In order to emerge from the darkness surrounding us and come to God, one must do everything in such a way that no praise or thanks is received from anyone.