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[English Edition / Orthodoxy Today]

“When a life of prosperity or affluence opens up for us, we must remember God, thank Him….”

An interview with Protopriest George Breev

At present, the spiritual fire of the people is not nearly as bright and intense as it was in the beginning of the 1990’s. This is because many people, having already entered the Church, have understood that the path which has opened up for them is not so simple and easy. To walk that path, one must cultivate oneself spiritually; but this is a constant task: morning and evening prayers, prayers throughout the day, confession, participation in the services, seeing one’s mistakes and struggling to correct them.

[English Edition / Coming to Orthodoxy]

“Orthodoxy Has a Great Future in Guatemala”

Conversation with Abbess Ines, head of the Holy Trinity Monastery in Guatemala

We sincerely love Russia and the Russian Orthodox Church. We have Byzantine crosses on our cupolas, but everything else is Russian: the architecture, the icons, and the frescos. People, when they see the Russian cupolas, understand right away that there is an Orthodox church before them. Our parish keeps to Russian traditions in the services, keeps to the Julian calendar; and the nuns wear the Russian monastic habit.

[English Edition / Coming to Orthodoxy]

Indonesian Orthodoxy

Jakarta, Indonesia- Metropolitan Hilarion (Kapral) of Eastern America and New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR) Archbishop of Australia and New Zealand arrived in Indonesia today and served a liturgy in Jakarta were he ordained 2 Indonesians deacons to the Priesthood. During the course of his visit to Indonesia His Eminence will ordain 4 priests and 1 deacon. In the ROCOR mission of Indonesia there are already over 2500 Indonesian Orthodox parishioners. The Dean of the Indonesian Orthodox mission Archimandrite Daniel Byantoro held a press-conference with www.pravoslavie.ru to describe the difficult situation in the rapidly expanding Orthodox mission in Indonesia.

[English Edition / Sretensky Monastery]

Fifteenth Anniversary of the Rebirth of Monastic Life in Sretensky Monastery. The experience of inner discipline

Interview with Monk Nicholas Muromtsev

My mama couldn’t accept it at first. But when she saw where I live and work, and had the chance to talk to people here, she told me, “You know, son, you can stay here as long as you need to.” When I asked how she came to that decision, she answered, “All the young men here actually radiate love, and between you are the kind of relationships which I have always wanted to create in our family. We’ve achieved it in our family to a certain extent, but the ideal I’ve seen only here with you all.”

[English Edition / Sretensky Monastery]

Fifteenth Anniversary of the Rebirth of Monastic Life in Sretensky Monastery. Hieromonk Luke: “Knowledge is a firm foundation on which to build the salvation of the soul.”

I am grateful to the Lord, to the Mother of God and to Batiushka Tikhon that they gave me such joy and happiness—the chance to study. Knowledge is a firm foundation to use in building the salvation of one’s soul. Of course, such spiritual building is based on firm faith and fulfillment of the Gospel commandments. For us, the path of ascension to God is traveled under the guidance of the holy fathers. They teach us how to correctly fulfill the Gospel commandments.

[English Edition / Church History]

The Alaskan Orthodox literary resurrection

An interview with Reader Mikhail Ivanovich

Interview with Reader Mikhail Ivanovich, spokesman for the online native Alaskan linguistic project of All Saints of North America Church in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

[English Edition / Coming to Orthodoxy]

Opening a Door for the Lord in People’s Hearts

An interview with Archpriest Alexy Aedo (Chile)

Father Alexy Aedo, Chilean native and archpriest with the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, is the pastor in Chile of two Orthodox communities — that of St Silouan of Mount Athos in the city of Conception, and that of St Nectarios of Aegina in the city of Santiago.

[English Edition / Homilies and Spiritual Instruction]

Confession — not a novel but a battle

Interview with Archpriest Valerian Krechetov

“How should I tell the priest about my sins? Is a feeling of repentance indispensable during confession? After confession, should one expect a feeling of spiritual relief, or lightness of soul? These beginners’ questions often remain troublesome even for very experienced parishioners.

[English Edition / Coming to Orthodoxy]

Discussion about the Orthodox Church

On Wednesday July 2, I had an online interview with Patrick Barnes and Patrick Phillips to discuss their their views on the Church. Since my two guests were both named Patrick, after their opening statements Patrick Barnes is referred to below as Barnes, while Patrick Phillips is referred to as PP.

[English Edition / Orthodoxy Today]

Interview with Archimandrite Meletios (Webber). Part III

Nun Cornelia (Rees), Archimandrite Meletios (Weber)

In Part 3 of an interview with Fr. Meletios (Weber) he discusses youth, the European Union, and Russia’s future.

[English Edition / Orthodoxy Today]

Interview with Archimandrite Meletios (Webber)

Nun Cornelia (Rees), Archimandrite Meletios (Webber)

I was immediately attracted to the quality of the stillness that I found in that small room. That has been something that I have consistently valued in the Orthodox Church ever since. It is a quality which is difficult to talk about, but it happens when one goes into a space which is so obviously God-filled.

[English Edition / Coming to Orthodoxy]

Western Europeans in Search of Truth The Nativity of the Mother of God Convent, Asten, the Netherlands

Nun Cornelia (Rees)

The founder and Abbess of this small community is Mother Maria, who was born in Den Hague. Mother Maria is an edifying example of one who sought and found, asked, and received. The visible result is this convent.

[English Edition / Coming to Orthodoxy]

Photo-Report of the Archpastoral Visit of Archbishop Hilarion to the Parishes of the Orthodox Mission in Indonesia

The aim of the visit of His Eminence Archbishop Hilarion to the parishes of the Orthodox Mission in Indonesia was to lend support to the clergymen and laypersons who do missionary work throughout the parishes of the Orthodox Mission in Indonesia, to meet with local authorities on the status of Orthodox Christians in this country and to strengthen the Mission through the ordination of worthy candidates to the priesthood. Archbishop Hilarion was joined by His Grace Bishop Mark of Egoriev and Archimandrite Daniel (Byantoro) and their fellow travelers.

[English Edition / Church History]

In the Steps of the Apostle Thomas

Priest Paul Martin

It takes real courage to become a Christian in India — and it takes courage to remain Christian. Converts are often rejected by family and friends, but they know that to be rejected for love of Christ is cause for rejoicing. One man told me that, when he converted and his home became a center of Christian worship, the villagers threatened him and his family with bodily harm. He remained firm, however, and now years later many in his village are Orthodox. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. And even when it does, acceptance and peace come gradually and often with pain.

[English Edition / Homilies and Spiritual Instruction]

Preaching the Gospel of Christ in the Modern World

Hieromonk Damascene (Christensen)

In discussing what it means to bear witness to our Faith, we should emphasize that, in all situations, we must act and speak with love. Christ told His disciples: By this shall all men know that ye are My disciples, if ye have love one to another (John 13:35). We have the fullness of Truth, yes, but this Truth must be spoken and given in love, lest it be corrupted in the very manner in which it is presented. People will look for God in us, and if they see no love there, they will not recognize the presence of God, even if we know all the Orthodox dogmas and can recite Scripture verses and the Nicene Creed by heart.

[English Edition / Coming to Orthodoxy]

An interview with priest Andrew Phillips

Archpriest Andrew Phillips

The time of the martyrs has gone, for the moment, now is the time of the confessors. We need the common witness of both St John of Shanghai and St Luke of Simferopol, of St Jonah of Manchuria and St Sebastian of Karaganda, of Abbess Rufina (of Harbin) and the Elder John (Krestiankin), and all the saints and righteous of both sides. The saints unite us; people of this world disunite us. In the face of the threats of the contemporary, post-Christian world, we Orthodox Christians must stand together, sturdy spiritual warriors.

[English Edition / Coming to Orthodoxy]

Interview with fr. Damascene (Christensen), from the Monastery of St. Herman of Alaska in Platina, California

Hieromonk Damascene (Christensen), Nun Kornilia (Rees)

On Wednesday, the fourth day of the annual Nativity readings began the conference section dedicated to the «Orthodox understanding of creation of the world». One of the speakers was an Orthodox hieromonk, Fr. Damascene (Christensen), an American from the Monastery of St. Herman of Alaska in Platina, California, which belongs to the Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Western America. This monastery is well known in Russia as the home of Fr. Seraphim Rose, its founder, and Fr. Damascene is a member of the Brotherhood from the time of Fr. Seraphim’s repose. He is the author Fr. Seraphim’s biography (due to appear in a new Russian version this year under the title Father Seraphim Rose: His Life and Works), and is something of an expert on Fr. Seraphim’s Life and writings in general.

[English Edition / Orthodoxy Today]

What does a Russian Student Believe In?

Vladimir Truchin

At the same time the question of beliefs of modern Russian students is far from boring. It is not rhetorical either. While not so long ago atheism seemed to dominate the population, nowadays any student is free to choose any religion one fancies.

[English Edition / Coming to Orthodoxy]

Metropolitan of Japan Daniel: “Divine love must reign in the heart of man”

Metropolitan Daniel of Tokyo and All Japan

When I was young, I enjoyed intellectual activities. But now, having the main part of my life behind me, I have come to the conclusion that knowledge is far from everything. The most important thing is the spiritual state of our souls and hearts, which leads to salvation.

[English Edition / Coming to Orthodoxy]

"Orthodoxy has authority in France". Interview with the Abbot Vasily (Pasquiet)

Abbot Vasily (Pasquiet)

The last week of my stay in France I felt nostalgic, missed my poor Chuvashia and my parishioners who are my brothers and sisters. Both Russia and Chuvashia are my motherland now, because I was born anew there. As the Lord said : Who left his family or fatherland for the sake of Christ, will find a new family and motherland.

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