In Memoriam: Matushka Margarita Poluektov
Margarita Vladimirovna Poluektova, née Lebedeva, was born in June of 1937 in the staff quarters of the Ekaterininsky Palace in...
Pascha Celebrates Christ’s Triumph over Death
“O come all ye faithful, let us worship Christ’s holy Resurrection; for lo, through the Cross is joy come into...
The Importance of Fasting
From Old Testament times, the people of God prepared for holy occasions with fasting and prayer, and the New Testament...
Acquiring Holiness: The Role of Obedience in the Acquisition of Humility
In the Christian life, there are two paths to salvation, and whichever road you choose must be embraced with your...
Candles Represent the Light of Christ
As we finish celebrating the cycle of feasts that comprise forty days of the life of Christ, from His Nativity...
Arming Our Children with Spiritual Weapons
It is essential that we expose our youth to the teachings of the Church, and offer them serious facts about...
Nativity Sermon of Saint John Chrysostom in the Year 386
Behold a new and wondrous mystery. My ears resound to the Shepherd’s song, piping no soft melody, but chanting full...
Nativity Message from Father Alexander
With the advent of Nativity Lent, we already hear the joyous refrains of “Christ is born, glorify Him! Christ cometh...
Imitating Christ—Becoming the Image of Christ to Others
If we are to be true to our calling as the children of God, we must live in imitation of...
Statement on the Death of Queen Elizabeth II
The news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II is greeted by the hierarchy, clergy and faithful...