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Saint Varus' life teaches us the power of unwavering faith. He shows that our life in this world is only a fleeting moment of transition to eternity and that worldly honours and comforts are worthless compared to our everlasting salvation.
Demetrius parental Saturday is a day of special commemoration of the dead in the Russian Orthodox Church. This is a memorial Saturday before the remembrance day of the Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessaloniki (8 November/26 October).
Believers invoke the icon praying for the help of the Holy Theotokos in meeting their basic needs, avoiding droughts, gathering a good crop, and daily sustenance. Saint Ambrose of Optina left us his short prayer before this icon.
Halloween is rooted in ancient pagan practices, and these roots are not harmless; they carry a deep resonance with the demonic. The veneration of fear, horror, and the macabre can never bring glory to God.
The icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Joy of All Who Sorrow" teaches us, powerfully, that God’s mercy is found in the places we least expect: in our pain, in our loss, and even in our grief.
The call to faithful love, even amidst persecution, is beautifully embodied in the life of Saint Demetrios of Thessaloniki. Born in the third century, Demetrios was an esteemed Roman officer and a man of great faith.
The lives of the Optina Elders offer us an example of sacrificial love. They lived not for themselves, but for others, bearing the burdens of their spiritual children and giving of themselves entirely in love.
Learn why Patriarch Tikhon's quiet strength still resonates with Christians everywhere. This article reveals how his actions, under relentless pressure, offer hope and guidance for facing modern challenges.
