Saint Vladimir, Enlightener of Rus
The life of Saint Vladimir, Grand Prince of Kiev: his baptism, the baptism of Kiev, the transformation of his life, and the beginning of the Christianization of Kievan Rus.
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Saint Matrona of Chios and the Other Saints Who Bore the Name Matrona
The life of Saint Matrona of Chios and the distinction between the saints who bore the same name: Thessalonica, Constantinople, Chios, Anemnyasevo, and Moscow.
How We Read Holy Scripture in the Orthodox Church
How should Orthodox Christians read Holy Scripture? The road to Emmaus and five patristic steps toward a living, fruitful reading within the Church.
The Life of Saint Paisios the Athonite (1924-1994)
The life of Saint Paisios the Athonite, from his childhood in Farasa and Athonite struggle to Panagouda, his repose in 1994, and his canonization.
The Miracle of the Holy Great Martyr Euphemia at the Council of Chalcedon
The miracle of Saint Euphemia at the Council of Chalcedon: how the great martyr sealed the Orthodox confession of Christ in two natures.
The Loss of Joy Among Christians
Why does the contemporary Christian confess the Resurrection, yet so rarely live its joy? A diagnosis of Liturgy, the Mysteries, the saints, and the return to Christ.
The River-Fast with Water in Orthodoxy
On the so-called “water-only fast,” “fasting and repentance” retreats, the Church’s forgotten complete fast, and why Orthodox fasting does not work with the unlimited.
Saint Stephen the Great
Saint Stephen the Great ruled Moldavia from 1457 to 1504 and is venerated as a defender of Christendom, founder of Putna Monastery, and spiritual son of Saint Daniel the Hermit.
Saint Antipas of Calapodești — a lesser-known saint whose veneration spread from Athos to the Russian north (1816–1882)
Saint Antipas of Calapodești was a Romanian Orthodox monk venerated in Romania, on Mount Athos, and at Valaam as a teacher of the prayer of the heart.
Saints Peter and Paul: The Feast of the Crown
On June 29, the Church honours Saints Peter and Paul, not only for their apostolic labour, but for the crown of martyrdom that sealed their mission.