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On July 2, we celebrated our patronal feast in honour of St John of Shanghai and San Francisco. Bishop Auxentius led the Liturgy, and a festive cross procession followed around the monastery grounds. Photos by N. Provlotsky.
Alban the Protomartyr of Britain lived in ancient Verulamium, now Saint Albans, in the northwest of London. Though his origins and occupation remain a mystery, ancient frescoes and seals offer glimpses of the man.
The lives of Saints Cosmas and Damian show that true healing begins with faith. Their courage before an emperor, selfless service to the poor, and martyr's death continue to inspire believers around the world.
The journey of Saint Peter of the Horde offers a vivid example of how God's grace reaches across cultures and borders. A miraculous healing set a Tatar prince on the path to faith, monasticism, and sainthood.
The story of a monk wrongly accused and divinely vindicated offers a powerful lesson in patience and trust. Paul's meek response to injustice became the turning point for all who witnessed God's wonder.
Readers will find in Saint Samson a rare example of total self-giving — a man who exchanged inherited riches for a life of service and whose hospital survived even a devastating fire through his prayers.
Readers will discover how a devout Crimean pilgrim became the bishop of a persecuted flock, survived Khazar invasions, and foretold his own death with striking accuracy — all in service to Christ.
