Holy Confessor Archpriest Sergiy Pravdoliubov

Commemorated December 5/18, also on the Synaxes of the Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia, Solovki, and Ryazan

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Holy Confessor Archpriest Sergiy Pravdoliubov

Commemorated December 5/18, also on the Synaxes of the Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia, Solovki, and Ryazan

All the priests in the town of Kasimov, including Fr. Sergiy, were arrested, taken to a forest, and ordered to dig a large trench near the railroad tracks. The clergy were convinced they were digging their own graves.

Holy Passion-Bearer Tsarevich Alexei (1904–1918). Part 2

Maria Tobolova

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Holy Passion-Bearer Tsarevich Alexei (1904–1918). Part 2

Maria Tobolova

The Tsarevich wrote in his diary: “If they kill us, I only hope they won’t torture us for a long time...”

Belarusian and Ukrainian faithful set out on massive processions, 100+ miles

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Belarusian and Ukrainian faithful set out on massive processions, 100+ miles

Thousands of Orthodox faithful in Belarus and Ukrainian are walking hundreds of miles this week in religious processions.

Holy Passion-Bearer Tsarevich Alexei (1904–1918). Part 1

Maria Tobolova

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Holy Passion-Bearer Tsarevich Alexei (1904–1918). Part 1

Maria Tobolova

The Tsarevich had a very gentle and kind heart. He often exclaimed, ‘When I become the Tsar, there will be no poor and unhappy people. I want everyone to be happy.’”

Slovakia: Pilgrimage in honor of wonderworking Klokočov Icon of the Mother of God

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Slovakia: Pilgrimage in honor of wonderworking Klokočov Icon of the Mother of God

The Orthodox faithful of Slovakia festively honored the revered Klokočov Icon of the Mother of God over the weekend.