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Saints and Feasts: Hieromartyr Abibus, Bishop of Nekressi in Georgia

Saint Abibus of Nekresi was one of the Thirteen Syrian Fathers who arrived in Georgia in the 6th century under the leadership of St. John of Zedazeni. With the blessing … Continue reading

November 29, 2013 · Leave a comment

Saints and Feasts: Venerable Acacius of Sinai, who is mentioned in the Ladder

Saint Acacius of Sinai lived during the sixth century and was a novice at a certain monastery in Asia. The humble monk distinguished himself by his patient and unquestioning obedience … Continue reading

November 29, 2013 · Leave a comment

Saints and Feasts: Saint Nikon “Metanoeite,” the Preacher of Repentance

Saint Nikon Metanoeite (“the Preacher of Repentance”) was born at Pontus Polemoniacus at the beginning of the tenth century. He was the son of a wealthy landowner, and he was … Continue reading

November 26, 2013 · Leave a comment

Saints and Feasts: Saint Stylianus of Paphlagonia

Saint Stylianus was born in Paphlagonia of Asia Minor sometime between the fourth and sixth centuries. He inherited a great fortune from his parents when they died, but he did … Continue reading

November 26, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Holy Elders of Optina

Synaxis of the Saints of Optina Over the course of one century—from Elder Leonid’s arrival in 1829 until the Monastery’s forced closure by the Communists in 1923—Optina, with its Skete of … Continue reading

November 24, 2013 · Leave a comment

Dare to do more! Abbot Mikhail (Semenov) on the path of monasticism, by Julia Posashko

In olden times it probably happened like this: A person learns about spiritual life and that there are monasteries where monks give themselves entirely to the service of God. Without … Continue reading

November 24, 2013 · Leave a comment