Orthodox Movies and Videos

Troparion, Kontakion and Magnification to Holy Royal Martyr Elisabeth

We celebrate our Patron Saint day, the Convent’s Heavenly intercessor - Saint Elisabeth the New Martyr on July 18. The monastic choir performs troparion, kontakion and magnification to Holy Royal Martyr Grand Duchess Elisabeth.

Flowers for Saint Elisabeth

In two weeks, on July 18th, we will celebrate the feast day of our heavenly patron St Elisabeth, the new martyr. The abundance of white flowers decorating our convent on that day reminds us of the affectionate moniker - Moscow's White Angel.

St John of Shanghai. Thoughts on Holiness

On July 2nd (June 19th old calendar) we celebrate Feast Day of St John of Shanghai and San Francisco. St John was an Orthodox bishop known for his ministry among people with mental illness. The church in his name was consecrated on the grounds of Convent in 2019.

I shall open my mouth...

These chants are irmoses taken from the Canon to the Theotokos (Ode 1, Ode 3, Ode 9). The chant is performed by the Monastic Choir of St. Elisabeth Convent. The Choir usually uses Znamenny and Byzantine, Valamo chants and others.