How the Greek Pantanassa became the Russian “Queen of All” icon

An amazing story about this miracle-working icon. Part 1

Nun Elizaveta (Goncharova)

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Coming to Orthodoxy

How the Greek Pantanassa became the Russian “Queen of All” icon

An amazing story about this miracle-working icon. Part 1

Nun Elizaveta (Goncharova)

And it happened exactly as he told us. Ten days later, we received a call from the local Athonite metochion asking to pick up our icon. On the same day, we also had a call from the printing office: the print run of the icons-postcards of “The Queen of All” was ready.

The Pisidia Icon of the Mother of God

September 3/16

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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

The Pisidia Icon of the Mother of God

September 3/16

Evidence of the Icon's presence in Sozopol can be documented up to the VIII century, after which it is no longer mentioned.

New Year (In September)

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (4:16-22)

Fr. James Guirguis

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New Year (In September)

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (4:16-22)

Fr. James Guirguis

It is said that before the end of the world the temple in Jerusalem will be rebuilt and someone will enter that temple to receive worship. This will no doubt be an anti-Christ or The AntiChrist. But as Christians we are reminded that we have no need of a temple since we as Christians become the temple of the Holy Spirit.

Fr. Serafim (Popescu) of Sâmbăta Monastery

Cristian Curte

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Fr. Serafim (Popescu) of Sâmbăta Monastery

Cristian Curte

He was like the bread of God—humble, meek, always trying to help everyone and encourage them. He never thought much of himself and never spared himself. When praised, he would reply that praise was the same as slander.

Homily on the Day of the Beheading of St. John the Forerunner

Archimandrite Alypy (Voronov)

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Homily on the Day of the Beheading of St. John the Forerunner

Archimandrite Alypy (Voronov)

So, let’s be humble, cut off all pride and the desire to rule, and then we will be saved with God’s help. Amen.