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.
Saint Basil of Ostrog, Protector of Those Troubled in Mind and Soul
Saint Basil of Ostrog is venerated as a swift helper of those troubled in mind and soul, of those oppressed by unclean spirits, and of those fallen into despondency.
Why the Saints Condemned No One
The saints saw sin more clearly than we do, yet they did not make themselves judges of men. Non-condemnation is the beginning of inner peace and love of enemies.
Why the Church Celebrates the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
In the Church's calendar, only three nativities have received a special commemoration. Why does the Forerunner belong to this rare order — and what does it tell us about holiness.