Priest Anthony Rusakevich
As we begin the Dormition Fast, which concludes with the celebration of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos, we turn to the deep meaning of the veneration of the Mother of God.
Archbishop Alexei (Trader) of Sitka and Alaska
On the eve of the meeting in Alaska between the Presidents of Russia and the United States, Archbishop of Sitka and Alaska Alexei (Trader) called upon Orthodox Christians to undertake a special three-day fast and prayer for the sake of peace.
Hieromonk Athanasius (Deryugin)
Today I would like to point out the two most important things that the Cross of Christ means to us.
Archpriest Alexander Nikolsky
What food restrictions should you impose on yourself if you are on vacation during a fast? Do you have to keep a fast if you get sick? Should you ask for the priest’s blessing for relaxations during the fast if you have chronic diseases?
Archpriest John Whiteford
The very first goal of every parish should be to pass the faith on to their own children.