Matushka Larisa, what was the beginning of your obedience serving in the city hospital? It started with two young women. One of them gave up studying in the university and began to work as a nurse. The second one finished her studies, but came to a...

Matushka Larisa, what was the beginning of your obedience serving in the city hospital? It started with two young women. One of them gave up studying in the university and began to work as a nurse. The second one finished her studies, but came to a...

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12 Suggestions on how to raise an Orthodox Christian, and, possibly, a saint.









When the child is yet young, begin to train him/her in sympathy and consideration for others and in unselfishness. By these means he/she will grow up to understand that the material things of this world are not the most important things for Orthodox Christians. Your life-style and example will be the greatest influence on your child in this matter...

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Akathist to Archangel Michael









Kontakion 1: Chosen captain of the heavenly hosts and defender of mankind, we - delivered by you from afflictions -offer this hymn of thanksgiving, and do you standing before the throne of the King of Glory set us free from all distress that we may cry to you with faith and love: Rejoice, Michael, great chief captain with all the hosts of heaven!...

2 Sheepskin Coats: A heartwarming Christmas miracle story





In December of 1991, right before the New Year while I was sick, our community church council had gathered in my home to discuss certain matters. In that moment, we received a call from our local hospital and they asked us... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE...



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Why do we burn incense in the Orthodox Church?







