Tag: Christianity
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Blessed Euphrosyne “the Unknown” of Kolyupanovo (1758–1855)
The foolishness of God is wiser than men(1 Corinthians 1:25) St. Euphrosyne of Kolyupanovo People seeking the salvation of their souls walk towards God in… Read More
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What is Time?
We are approaching the end of 2023, and the New Year is nigh. We hope that the following reflections by Monk Vasily will help our… Read More
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The Book of Genealogy
From the mouth of the apostle and evangelist Matthew, we have heard the “Genealogy of Jesus Christ.” This seemingly dry Gospel reading expresses the… Read More
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Prayer for the First Day of the New Year
Christ the Pantocrator Lord God, the Creator and Vivifier of all visible and invisible creatures, Who hath fashioned times and years, do Thou Thyself… Read More
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Saint of the day: Pope Sylvester
St. Sylvester was born in Rome around 250. He grew up in the care of a priest, learning religion and sacred literature. Sylvester often hosted… Read More
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Saint of the day: Anysius
St. Anysius was a martyr of Greece. She lived in Thessaly, and used her wealth to help the poor. One day, a soldier accosted her… Read More
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Desperation of war, tragic loss of life marks 'sad' 2023 on the global stage
From Ukraine to Nigeria, and from Nicaragua to the Holy Land, 2023 was full of tragic situations that deeply affected the church and faithful. OSV… Read More
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As migration increased in 2023, so did pressures on the church's ministry
Unauthorized border crossings increased in 2023, fueled in part by shifts in U.S. policy and global migration trends. The year saw increasingly heated anti-immigrant rhetoric… Read More
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National Eucharistic Revival gave rise to creative parish, diocesan efforts in 2023
Armed with art supplies, Sister Alicia Torres recently invited young adults attending a Catholic conference near Milwaukee to create a self-portrait on paper, drawn inside… Read More
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Mass Baptisms celebrated in Tanzania and Kenya
Nyamata, Tanzania and Kanyada, Kenya, December 29, 2023 From the Baptism in Tanzania. Photo: exarchate-africa.ru On December 24, the Sacrament of Baptism was celebrated… Read More