Articles and sermons
May 21, 2020 / May 21, 2020 by Антоний
The Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian is the youngest of the 12 apostles, but he was the only one remaining with the Saviour during the most difficult time of His suffering. And he was the only one of them whom persecutors failed to kill. His gospel is also special – it speaks most […]
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May 2, 2020 / May 2, 2020 by Антоний
May 2 is the day of memory of the people’s favorite Saint blessed Matrona of Moscow (Nikonova). Mother Matronushka, as the faithful affectionately call her, is prayed for in illnesses, life’s troubles, when it does not get along with work, school, housing, and under persecution. The fame of Mother Matrona has long crossed the borders […]
April 26, 2020 / April 26, 2020 by Антоний
“Until I see it, I won’t believe it!- Blessed are they who have not seen, but have believed!” These are catch phrases from the gospel story about the unbelieving Apostle Thomas, the story which was supposed to convince doubters of the truth of the Resurrection of Christ. However, a proud person believes only what he […]
April 13, 2020 / April 13, 2020 by Антоний
The short Bible book of Jonah is read entirely on Great Saturday at Vespers. Since it is very relevant these days, and its images are often used in the Church, let us briefly recall its content. Jonah lived after the prophets Elijah and Elisha. One day the Lord commanded him to go to the city […]
April 10, 2020 / April 10, 2020 by Антоний
In the famous parable the rich man in the hell begged to send Lazarus from Paradise to his alive relatives to warn them about the consequences of a sinful life, but he was denied for such a reason: if they believe neither Scriptures nor the prophets, they will not believe the one who has risen […]
April 7, 2020 / April 19, 2020 by Антоний
It is believed that the main holiday of the Most Holy Theotokos is the Dormition. But it is for reason that the Holy Church sings at the Annunciation: “Today is the beginning of our salvation!” And the whole life of our Lady is for this day. “The Word became a human being” is about today’s […]
April 5, 2020 / April 6, 2020 by Антоний
During the coronavirus pandemic the Church has to make innovative decisions in order to comply with the instructions of the authorities, to protect not only the physical life and health of people, but also the spiritual one. Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, head of the Department for external Church relations of the Moscow Patriarchate, told RIA […]
April 5, 2020 / April 19, 2020 by Антоний
“The Standing of Mary of Egypt” on last Thursday is the culmination of Lent. In the Church for two months now, we have been taught examples of piety: the repentance of publicans and fornicators, icon worship and hesychasm. Like the Tree of life in the middle of Paradise, the Cross of the Lord is brought […]
Archpastoral ministry Articles and sermons
March 18, 2020 / March 23, 2020 by Антоний
The document was approved by the decision of the Holy Synod of March 17, 2020 (journal # 30). For the sake of pastoral care of people, as well as in response to the request of the sanitary authorities, while maintaining a firm faith in God’s good Providence and in Divine omnipotence, the following rules are […]
March 17, 2020 / March 17, 2020 by Антоний
The document was adopted at the meeting of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church on March 11, 2020.The Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church is concerned about the spread of coronavirus infection in the world and its consequences for millions of people, many of whom are not only facing the threat of […]
