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Photo: baikalmedikl.ru      As Elder Ambrose of Optina “>Elder Ambrose wrote, “tobacco enfeebles the soul, multiplies and strengthens the passions, darkens the mind, and destroys… Read More

Jer. 33:14-16 / Ps. 25:4-5, 8-10, 14 / 1Thes. 3:12-4:2 / Lk. 21:25-28, 34-36 Every Advent, the Liturgy of the Word gives our sense of… Read More

     —What has been particularly challenging for you in priestly service, and what brings you the most joy? —The most challenging aspect was realizing that… Read More

At the beginning of the The Nativity FastThe Nativity Fast “>Nativity Fast, Pravoslavie.ru spoke with Priest Sergei Nikulin, a cleric of the Spassky Cathedral in… Read More

Some years ago, a friend was facing the birth of her first child. While happy that she was soon to be a mother, she confessed… Read More

We praise Thee, we bless Thee,we give thanks to Thee for Thy great glory.(from the Divine Liturgy)      Today we will talk about the magic… Read More

Facing a swath of scandals involving founders and other charismatic individuals who have committed abuse under the guise of false spiritual and mystical experiences, the… Read More

Not every Christian is called to be an apostle, prophet or evangelist, Pope Francis said, but all Christians can cultivate the fruits of the Holy… Read More

After meeting Pope Francis and top Vatican officials, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken praised the pope’s commitment to upholding the dignity of LGBTQ… Read More

A ceasefire brokered by the U.S. and France between Israel and the Lebanese-based militant group Hezbollah is being welcomed with “profound hope,” said Bishop A.… Read More