Malye Yasyrki, Where There Was a Secret Convent in the Soviet Era. Part 2

Saved from the communists, and restoration

Igumen Anthony (Korolev)

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Malye Yasyrki, Where There Was a Secret Convent in the Soviet Era. Part 2

Saved from the communists, and restoration

Igumen Anthony (Korolev)

When a new wave of persecutions broke out in the 1960s, the authorities decided to close down one of the churches in the area, and their choice fell on Malye Yasyrki. But the sisters and the parishioners stood up for the church.

OCU “priest” calls Orthodox churches “toilets” while cooking show is filmed in Lavra church

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OCU “priest” calls Orthodox churches “toilets” while cooking show is filmed in Lavra church

The show caused outrage in Ukrainian society, among representatives of various religious.

Moscow monastery commemorates 635th anniversary of its founder’s repose

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Moscow monastery commemorates 635th anniversary of its founder’s repose

After the Divine Liturgy, a memorial service was held for the monastery’s founder, Schemanun Martha.

Malye Yasyrki, Where There Was a Secret Convent in the Soviet Era. Part 1

Saved by the Mother of God and Great-Martyr Barbara

Igumen Anthony (Korolev)

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Malye Yasyrki, Where There Was a Secret Convent in the Soviet Era. Part 1

Saved by the Mother of God and Great-Martyr Barbara

Igumen Anthony (Korolev)

n the Soviet era the church in Malye Yasyrki was a spiritual center where people came for prayer and spiritual guidance not only from all over the Voronezh region, but also from across the USSR.

Sacred Alaska film released to streaming (+VIDEO)

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Sacred Alaska film released to streaming (+VIDEO)

The award-winning film Sacred Alaska: A Story of Adventure, Faith, and Sacrifice can now be watched on Vimeo.