The life of the Church is rich and multifaceted, and many moments of grace are best conveyed through the living image. Our video library opens the doors of Saint Elisabeth Convent in Minsk to viewers around the world, offering a glimpse into the spiritual, cultural, and charitable life of our community.
Here you will find sermons and talks by our clergy, filled with words of encouragement, pastoral guidance, and reflections on the Gospel. These videos invite you to hear the living voice of the Church and to find answers to the deepest questions of the soul.
The collection also includes recordings of Divine Services and feast-day celebrations. Even from afar, the faithful can join in the prayerful atmosphere of the monastery, experiencing the solemn beauty of Orthodox liturgy and the joy of major feasts.
In addition, our video section features documentary films, interviews, and cultural programs that tell the story of the Convent’s ministry. Through them, viewers learn about the sisters’ service in hospitals and orphanages, their creative workshops, and the charitable projects that bring hope to those in need.
By watching these videos, you can walk the paths of the Convent, enter its churches, and witness the living faith that inspires both monastics and laity. Each recording is an invitation to prayer, reflection, and a deeper encounter with Christ.
We welcome you to explore this video archive, to share it with others, and to let the words, images, and hymns draw you closer to the peace and joy of God’s presence.
In Jerusalem, people waved palm branches to greet Jesus as he rode through the city. But palm trees do not grow in Belarus, and the faithful come to the church with willow bundles. But where do they get the willow bundles, and how are they made?
The holy righteous Sophia of Slutsk and Minsk became a strong advocate for the rights of the Orthodox believers who were facing strong pressure from the confederate authorities to become Catholics or Uniates.
This animation was accomplished by young residents of the boarding home for children with special needs located nearby. They simply draw figures, cut them out and move them around. This technique is very simple. The children only need volunteer…
Kontakion of The First Week of Great Lent is taken from the Great Penitential Canon of St. Andrew of Crete. The Great Canon is a lengthy penitential canon composed in the seventh century, which is sung during Great Lent.
During each Liturgy, the name of its supposed author St Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome is pronounced at the dismissal. However, is the ascription of this Eastern-spirited service to a Western saint and the Western liturgical tradition really…
