Thousands fill Pochaev Lavra for feast of Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God (+VIDEO)

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Thousands fill Pochaev Lavra for feast of Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God (+VIDEO)

The services were celebrated by a host of bishops and clergy led by His Eminence Metropolitan Sergei of Ternopil. Thousands of faithful from across Ukraine participated in the feast.

Alaska Diocese updates on St. Olga: Glorification in June 2025, first draft of service already composed

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Alaska Diocese updates on St. Olga: Glorification in June 2025, first draft of service already composed

In preparation for her upcoming glorification, the Canonization Commission of the OCA has issued an appeal for stories of the miraculous intercession of St. Olga.

St. Mary Magdalene—a Sermon of Love

Julia Rostovtseva

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St. Mary Magdalene—a Sermon of Love

Julia Rostovtseva

The Lord healed many people, but not everyone was vouchsafed to follow Him.

Igniting the Fire of Zeal

Sermon on the Day of Holy Prophet Elias

Hieromartyr Thaddeus (Uspensky)

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Igniting the Fire of Zeal

Sermon on the Day of Holy Prophet Elias

Hieromartyr Thaddeus (Uspensky)

Who has such strength of spirit that they could completely place all their hope in God, always remain faithful to Him in life, and never seek to please people?

What St. Seraphim of Sarov Didn’t Say

On the Topic of Pseudo-Religious Myth-Making

Alexander Strizhev

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What St. Seraphim of Sarov Didn’t Say

On the Topic of Pseudo-Religious Myth-Making

Alexander Strizhev

Let us emphasize once again that these “prophecies” have no relation to St. Seraphim!