The Future of Russia and the End of the World
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Orthodoxy Today

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The Future of Russia and the End of the World

Hieromonk Seraphim (Rose)

The Apocalypse describes these events in a series of visions: some bright and positive, relating to the fulfillment of God's justice and the salvation of His chosen ones; and some dark and negative, relating to the terrible plagues that will come on earth for the sins of mankind. Sometimes we today emphasize the dark and negative side, seeing the increase of evil around us; but that comes from our faintheartedness and worldliness—we must look at the whole picture.

Miraculous Help From the Holy Abbess. Sarov Monastery
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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

Miraculous Help From the Holy Abbess. Sarov Monastery

In memoriam: Abbess Maria (Ushakova). Part 2

Olga Orlova

All human efforts led to nothing, my possibilities were exhausted, but everything remained in its place. I walked along the canal, begging Father Seraphim to sort it out…

One Who Went Through the “Times of Antichrist”
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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

One Who Went Through the “Times of Antichrist”

In memoriam: Abbess Maria (Ushakova). Part 1

Olga Orlova

She became that very twelfth abbess foretold by St. Seraphim, under whom the convent was to become well-organized.

The Healing of the Demoniac
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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

The Healing of the Demoniac

Archpriest Gregory Dyachenko

The man had brought his unfortunate son to the disciples to cast out the evil spirit, but their failure only provoked ridicule from the scribes.

Honesty as an Instrument of Salvation
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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

Honesty as an Instrument of Salvation

Julia Balayants

The Gospel is a very honest Book; it demands honesty from us in our relationships with God, others, and ourselves.