| Scenes from Solovki The Solovki Islands clustered within the White Sea not far from the Artic Circle have been home to monastic prayer since 1429, when monks Herman and Savvatius arrived from the St. Cyril of White Lake Monastery to live the anchoretic life. Solovki Monastery was soon founded in 1436 by Monk Zosima, who became its first abbot. Since then the islands of Solovki have played a vast historic role in Russian national life. In honor of these three saints of Solovki whom we celebrate today, we are revisiting selections from an amazing photo exhibit displayed i n November of 2010 in the Christ the Savior Cathedral: " Solovki: Golgotha and Resurrection " , dedicated to the twentieth anniversary of the renewal of monastic life at Solovki. The exhibition showed the history of Solovki Monastery from its height spanning the sixteenth through nineteenth centuries to the time of its discretion in the twentieth century, when it was turned into a concentration camp. Here are photos by a participant in the exhibit, Sergei Veretennikov, showing the northern splendor of Solovki. Sunrise. Anzer Island in autumn. Feast of the Ascenson, Liturgy in the Ascension Church on Sekira Hill. The Church of St. Andrew the Apostle on Greater Rabbit Island, In the fog. Cross on Cape Kenga. Veneration cross. White night. Archimandrite Porphiry, abbot of Solovki Monastery. Church of St. Herman of Solovki. Awaiting the coming City. First rays. Kuzova. Red dawn. Panorama of Solovki Monastery The Church of St. Andrew the First Called, on Large Rabbit Island. Patriarchal Service at the relics of Saints Zosima, Sabbatius, and Herman of Solovki. Patriarch Kirill with the brothers of the Golgotha-Crucifixion Skete. Liturgy in the Church of St. Andrew. The " Jordan, " where the brothers immerse themselves on Theophany. Bells in winter. Winter. Cross procession with a blessing of the waters on the feast of Theophany. A veneration cross by a spring on Anzer Island. The procession with the Panagia, from church to refectory. Father and son. Waiting with flowers for the Patriarch. Cross-bearer. Golgotha hill. On Sekira hill in winter. Solovki silhouette. Pentecost. 21 августа 2016 г. Подпишитесь на рассылку Православие.Ru Рассылка выходит два раза в неделю: Смотри также Комментарии Fanya Clifton 22 августа 2016, 01:00 Looking at the pictures I felt as if I am visiting a holy place. I cried with Joy!!!! heffernan 18 января 2012, 06:00 This is very inspiring. The ancient monks went into the deserts to expel the demons from the wastelands, the air, and the depths of the earth. The workers of evil fought back but did not conquer. There can be no question that the return of angelic habits to Solovki will give rest to the souls tortured there by the godless: joy in place of sorrow. Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| Orthodox Christians celebrated the Nativity of Christ in the Holy Land Jerusalem, January 8, 2015 The festal service begins with the Christmas Eve, or “Sochelnik”, which is celebrated on January 6, reports the website of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem. At the Holy Trinity Cathedral of the Mission in Jerusalem the reading of the Great, or Royal Hours, followed by the Vespers with the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great began at 6 AM. Performing of an earlier Christmas Eve service enables the Mission representatives to take part in the celebrations in Bethlehem, where by tradition the feast of the Birth of Christ is met with a particular solemnity. On this day a special “procession” is held to the site of the Lord’s Birth which symbolizes the Magi, or the Wise Men, who followed the star, according to the Gospel. The Patriarch of Jerusalem, accompanied by the hierarchs, in a procession of automobiles sets out from the Jerusalem’s Jaffa Gate of the old city walls, stopping on the way at the Monastery of Holy Prophet Elias and meeting with representatives of the Palestinian administration and the public. The solemn procession and the meeting of the Patriarch that symbolizes the meeting with the Infant Christ took place in the famous Manger Square opposite the Church of the Nativity of Christ in central Bethlehem. As usual, on this day scouts from Orthodox Arab schools of Bethlehem proceeded one after another, “armed” with various musical instruments. An assembly of clergy went out of the church and solemnly received Patriarch Theophilos III; among them were representatives of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem: its head Igumen Theophan and Igumen Leonty. After that the procession walked to the Basilica of the Nativity of Christ where the Christmas Eve services began. The midnight service started with the Matins which was finished by His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos in the Grotto of Nativity. This was followed by a procession of the cross inside the church and the Divine Liturgy in the catholicon of the Church of the Nativity of Christ which was headed by the Patriarch of Jerusalem. The Russian Ecclesiastical Mission was represented by Igumen Leonty. The clerics of the Russian Orthodox Church who are currently on their pilgrimage to the Holy Land participated in the midnight service as well. At the same time the Liturgy was celebrated in the Cave of Nativity, headed by Metropolitan Timothy of Vostra (the Patriarchate of Jerusalem). The midnight Liturgy at the Holy Trinity Cathedral was served by Igumen Theophan with the Mission’s clergy concelebrating. 13 января 2015 г. Смотри также Комментарии Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| Tweet Нравится Metropolitan Amfilohije helps Ukrainian refugees Moscow, February 21, 2017 Photo: The Information Department of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church On February 20, Metropolitan Amfilohije of Montenegro and Litoral gave a donation to the Holy Dormition Svyatogorsk Lavra in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, which has been serving as a haven for refugees from the military violence in Ukraine. He also sent a letter to His Beatitude Metropolitan Onuphry of Kiev and All Ukraine, reports the Information Department of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. In his letter Vladyka Amfilohije expressed his support for the entire Ukrainian Orthodox Church. “We in Montenegro and in the whole Serbian Church are closely watching what’s happening in Ukraine, and we hope for a speedy end to the fratricidal war which has broken out in eastern Ukraine,” the letter notes. He also emphasized that believers from Ukrainian have many times spoken about the important role of the Svyatogorsk Lavra in helping refugees from eastern Ukraine. “We also hope for a speedy healing of the bleeding wound of schism which was opened on the body of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church by opponents of the unity of the Church of God,” Met. Amfilohije wrote. 21 февраля 2017 г. Подпишитесь на рассылку Православие.Ru Рассылка выходит два раза в неделю: Предыдущий Следующий Смотри также Donetsk’s Svyatogorsk Lavra thanks ROCOR for donations Donetsk’s Svyatogorsk Lavra thanks ROCOR for donations The Holy Dormition Lavra in Svyatogorsk, Donetsk region, Ukraine has produced and released a sixteen minute video to express its thanks to the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia’s Fund for Assistance. Pilgrim from USA miraculously survives crash after visiting Svyatogorsk Lavra Pilgrim from USA miraculously survives crash after visiting Svyatogorsk Lavra After visiting the Svyatogorsk Lavra in Ukraine’s Donetsk region an Orthodox Christian from the USA, Vasily Baters, got into a car accident but remained miraculously unharmed. Beginning of All-Ukrainian cross procession in Svyatogorsk Beginning of All-Ukrainian cross procession in Svyatogorsk More than 1500 faithful took part in the beginning of the cross procession. During the procession the hymn to the Most Holy Theotokos “Rejoice O Unwedded Bride” was collectively sung, followed by “Rejoice Virgin, Theotokos!” Комментарии Anthony 21 февраля 2017, 18:00 Funny. I don " t see the countries that caused the disaster in the Ukraine (ie USA and their west European poodles) helping any refugees. But then again that should come as no surprise. Everywhere there is blood flowing and chaos prevailing, you know the Western man " s fingerprints are all over. I suppose there can never be too much freedom and democracy and human rights and all that stuff. Even if a few million people die in the process. Good to see Russia has recognised Donesk passports. One further step to reuniting all Russians with the Motherland. © 1999-2016 Православие.Ru |
| Later on, when the catechumenate was dissolved and baptism of children was generalied, the blessing of the water was preserved, being related to the feast, but with a different significance. As Archbishop Simeon of Thessaloniki points out, on Epiphany day not only is renewal in the baptism of the Lord accomplished, but also the grace of the baptism we all received. The origin of the service of the Great Blessing of Waters is found in Jerusalem, where the very vivid remembrance of the baptism of the Savior by the Forerunner, in the waters of the Jordan River was preserved; hence it spread to Antioch, then to Constantinople and to Asia Minor. This is why the present service of the Great Blessing of Water is ascribed, according to tradition, entirely to Saint Sophrony, patriarch of Jerusalem (+638), to whom the January Menaion ascribes the troparia sung at the beginning of the celebration, while the Euchologion ascribes him a prayer for the blessing of water. Basilica News Agency 18 января 2016 г. Предыдущий Следующий Смотри также Blessing of the Restored Iconography of St. Spyridon the New Cathedral in Bucharest Blessing of the Restored Iconography of St. Spyridon the New Cathedral in Bucharest “Iconography, is an aesthetic embellishment, a beauty, and this beauty is not created in order to be admired in itself, but is created in order to direct us to an unseen but real celestial beauty: the glory of the Kingdom of the Most Holy Trinity. " Fr. Dumitru Staniloae: The Cross as a Means of Sanctification and Transformation of the World Fr. Dumitru Staniloae Fr. Dumitru Staniloae: The Cross as a Means of Sanctification and Transformation of the World Fr. Dumitru Staniloae Through the Cross, Christ sanctified His body—the link with the world. He rejected the temptations sent to Him by the world, that is to taste the pleasures, to satisfy His needs unrestrained or to avoid pain and death. If we, in the same way, ward off the temptations of sin and patiently suffer the pain of death, sanctity can spread from His body to all bodies and throughout the world. How the Fathers Walk with Angels on Theophany Priest Sergei Begiyan How the Fathers Walk with Angels on Theophany Priest Sergei Begiyan The most important trait of holy water is its incorruptibility, without having any change to its chemical composition. Incorruption belongs to the Kingdom of Heaven, and when we sprinkle something with holy water, we want to impart to it God’s grace, present in the water. And the first place we all want to see sanctified is our home. Комментарии © 1999-2015 Православие.Ru При перепечатке ссылка на Православие.Ru обязательна Контактная информация Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| The Delegation Bringing the Kursk-Root Icon of the Mother of God to Kazakhstan Visits the Holy Sites of the Southern Capital Kazakhstan, September 22, 2011 On Thurdsay, September 22, 2011, the archpastors and clergymen of the delegation which brought the Kursk-Root Icon of the Mother of God “of the Sign” to the Republic of Kazakhstan visited St Nicholas Cathedral in the “southern capital” of Almaty. The lofty guests were greeted by the Secretary of the Kazakhstan Metropoliate, Mr ON Ovchinnikov, Protopriest Valery Zakharov, the Senior Priest of the Cathedral and Dean of the Almaty Churches, and other clergymen and parishioners of the Cathedral. The visitors venerated the holy relics of the cathedral: the honorable relics of St Nicholas the Miracle-worker of Myra, Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon and Holy Great Martyr Barbara. A prayer and laudation were sung before the relics of Holy Martyr Metropolitan Nicholas of Alma-Ata and Kazakhstan and all the New Martyrs and Confessors of Kazakhstan. The archpastors and clergymen viewed the water-blessing chapel of St John the Baptist and Forerunner, on the cathedral’s property. Eternal Memory was sung to all “who in the years of brutal persecutions by the godless were tortured and killed”—to all the New Martyrs and Confessors of Kazakhstan—at a cross and rock in the plaza of the grounds. His Eminence Metropolitan Alexander showed the guests a parish school hosted by St Nicholas Cathedral, which was a gift to the Orthodox children and youth of Almaty by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr NA Nazarbaev. The hierarchs were given a tour of the auditorium, library, administrative offices, and spoke to the teachers and students. His Eminence Metropolitan Seraphim of Borjomi and Bakurian and His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Berlin, Germany and Great Britain made inscriptions in the guest book in memory of their visit. After the visit to St Nicholas Cathedral, the delegates traveled to the main cemetery of Almaty, where a memorial litany was performed for Metropolitan Joseph (Chernov) of Alma-Ata and Kazakhstan. That afternoon, the delegates accompanying the Kursk-Root Icon of the Mother of God to Kazakhstan visited Iveron-St Seraphim Convent in Almaty. They prayed at the monastery’s St Sophia Church and visited St Matrona of Moscow Church, where daily monastic services are held and the psalter is read daily, where they met with Abbess Liubov (Yakushkina). Metropolitan Alexander and the other archpastors then laid the foundation for a chapel dedicated to St Seraphim of Sarov. That evening, a reception was given at the premises of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Almaty, hosted by the Head of the Metropoliate District of Kazakhstan in honor of the delegation which brought the Kursk-Root Icon of the Mother of God to Kazakhstan. Official website of the Russian Church Abroad 23 сентября 2011 г. ... Комментарии Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| Archive Metropolitan Hilarion celebrated Divine Liturgy at the church of the Elevation of the Cross in Geneva 3 June 2019 year 11:12 On June 2, 2019, the 6 th Sunday after Pascha, the Blind Man, Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, head of the Moscow Patriarchate department for external church relations (DECR), celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the church of the Elevation of the Cross in Geneva, Switzerland, the cathedral church of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia diocese of Western Europe. His Eminence was assisted by Bishop Alexander of Vevey, vicar of the diocese Western Europe; Archpriest Pavel Tsvetkov, the church’s ecclesiarch; Archpriest Peter Perekrestov, ecclesiarch of the Cathedral of our Lady the Joy for All the Afflicted in San Francisco; and Hieromonk Ioann (Kopeikin), pro-rector for development, Ss Cyril and Methodius Institute of Post-Graduate Studies (CMI). In the church, there was a shrine with a part of the relics and belt of St. John, Archbishop of Shanghai the Wonderworker of San-Francisco. The shrine had been brought to Swiss parishes with a blessing of Archbishop Kirill of San Francisco and Western America and Bishop Irenaeus of Richmond and Western Europe, on the occasion of the 25 th anniversary of the glorification of the saint. After the Prayer of Fervent Supplication, Metropolitan Hilarion lifted up a prayer for peace in Ukraine. In his sermon after the service, His Eminence Hilarion conveyed to the congregation a blessing from His Holiness Kirill, Patriarchate of Moscow and All Russia. Then he spoke about the Gospel’s story about the healing of a man born blind, stressing that the Lord healed the blind man not only physically but also spiritually, bringing him to faith in Christ not just as man but as God Incarnate. “Every Gospel’s story speaks of Jesus Christ as God”, His Eminence said, “And He continues to live in our midst, with us and in us, for when we partake of the Holy Communion, the Lord Jesus Christ comes to dwell in us entering into our human essence”. Speaking about the difference between Christianity and other religions, he said that the difference between the life of a Christian and that of a non-believer is the same as the life of a blind one and a sighted one. “Externally, everything in our life as Christians seems to be similar to the life of other people, but inwardly our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ makes us aware of the meaning of our life and all that happens in it”. His Eminence concluded his sermon with the traditional exclamation “Christ is Risen!” Then Bishop Alexander of Vevey greeted Metropolitan Hilarion and presented him with an Icon of All Saints in memory of the common prayer and a leaflet about the restoration of the church of the Elevation of the Cross. DECR Communication Service /Patriarchia.ru Календарь ← 7 April 2024 year |
| Patriarch Irinej said that the celebration of 17 centuries since the adoption of the Edict of Milan is an opportunity for Orthodox nations to come closer to each other, and also to extend their “brotherly hand to other close churches and religions.” Patriarch Kirill said that the Milan Edict celebrations in Serbia are also an opportunity to analyze all issues of importance to the Russian and Serbian Orthodox Churches. Patriarch Kirill said that the Edict of Milan defines the relationship between the church and state, which is the Christian foundation for the development of European civilization, and pointed to the need to constantly remind everyone about it when they try to deny the importance of the Edict of Milan. The Russian Orthodox Church is the largest Orthodox church in the world and an Old Calendarist just like the Serbian Orthodox Church. Tanjug.rs 5 октября 2013 г. ... Предыдущий Следующий Смотри также Serbian celebration of the Edict of Milan begins with Sretensky Monastery Choir concert Serbian celebration of the Edict of Milan begins with Sretensky Monastery Choir concert On January 17, a concert by the Sretensky Monastery Choir marked the beginning of a celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the Edict of Milan in Serbia, at the National Theater in Niš. Cross procession in memory of 1700th anniversary of the edict of Milan to visit 51 towns of the Ukraine Cross procession in memory of 1700th anniversary of the edict of Milan to visit 51 towns of the Ukraine From February 14 to June 3 the all-Ukrainian Cross procession with a particle of the Holy and Life-giving Cross of the Lord and relics of Saints Constantine and Helen, Equals-to-the-Apostles, has been passing through towns of the Ukraine. The All-Orthodox Celebrations of the 1,700 th Anniversary of the Edict of Milan The All-Orthodox Celebrations of the 1,700 th Anniversary of the Edict of Milan On October 5, a ceremonious moleben was performed at Archangel Michael Patriarchal Cathedral, after which His Holiness Patriarch Irinej of Serbia welcomed the leaders and representatives of the Local Orthodox Churches and other guests. The celebrations were widely covered in the local press, while the consecration of the cathedral was carried on live video feed. Комментарии Войдите через FaceBook ВКонтакте Яндекс Mail.Ru Google или введите свои данные: © 1999-2015 Православие.Ru |
| Tweet Нравится Daughter of famous theologian Dumitru Stniloae reposes in the Lord Moscow, February 20, 2017 Photo: Cuvantul-ortodox.ro Lidia Stniloae, daughter of the world-renowned Romanian Orthodox theologian Dumitru Stniloae, reposed in the Lord at 7:40 in the morning on Friday, February 17, at the age of 83, reports Libertatea . Her funeral will take place Wednesday at noon at Cernica Monastery, just outside of Bucharets, according to the site of the Romanian Patriarchate. Lidia Ionescu Stniloae was born on October 8, 1933 in Sibiu in central Romania to Fr. Dumitru and his wife Preoteas (Matushka) Maria. She studied atomic physics at the University of Bucharest from 1951 to 1955, her thesis being the first work in Romania on the theory of nuclear fission. She worked in the physics department until she was kicked out when her father was arrested in 1958. She married the same year and had a son, Dumitru Horia Ionescu. From 1961 she worked as a professor of food chemistry. In 1970 she embarked upon a literary career, publishing two volumes of poetry, in addition to other volumes she translated into the Romanian language. In 1984 she emigrated with her son to Germany and began working in the University of Freiburg. In 1991 she published her novel The Paradise of the innocents and in 2000 the volume The Light of Deed from the Light of the Word was published. In 2003 she released a book of poetry, Meeting with God, and in 2009 her Memoirs of a Fugitive . The daughter of the famous theologian has twice been awarded by the Romanian Patriarchate. She received the Dumitru Stniloae Diploma and Medal in 2013, a year the holy synod solemnly dedicated to the memory of Fr. Dumitru, and in 2014 Patriarch Daniel bestowed upon her the Cross of Maria Brâncoveanu Order of the Romanian Patriarchate. May her memory be eternal! 20 февраля 2017 г. Подпишитесь на рассылку Православие.Ru Рассылка выходит два раза в неделю: Предыдущий Следующий Смотри также Fr. Dumitru Staniloae: The Cross as a Means of Sanctification and Transformation of the World Fr. Dumitru Staniloae Fr. Dumitru Staniloae: The Cross as a Means of Sanctification and Transformation of the World Fr. Dumitru Staniloae Through the Cross, Christ sanctified His body—the link with the world. He rejected the temptations sent to Him by the world, that is to taste the pleasures, to satisfy His needs unrestrained or to avoid pain and death. If we, in the same way, ward off the temptations of sin and patiently suffer the pain of death, sanctity can spread from His body to all bodies and throughout the world. Комментарии © 1999-2016 Православие.Ru При перепечатке ссылка на Православие.Ru обязательна Контактная информация Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку × |
| Archive Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk venerated Orthodox shrines in Skopje 11 January 2023 year 21:04 On January 11, 2023, Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, Chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate Department for External Church Relations, who is on a working visit to North Macedonia with a blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, venerated shrines and holy places of the Orthodox Church of Macedonia - Archdiocese of Ohrid in Skopje and its vicinity. After the DECR Chairman’s meeting with His Beatitude Stefan, Archbishop of Ohrid and Macedonia, the participants in the meeting proceeded to the Cathedral of St. Clement of Ohrid Equal-to-the Apostles, where they were welcomed by a host of clergy. His Beatitude Stefan and His Eminence Anthony blessed those present with the Holy Cross. Metropolitan Anthony and his party venerated the relics of the Ven. Ioanikije of Rakotinci. On the same day, the guests from the Russian Orthodox Church visited the Monastery of the Holy Protomartyr and Healer Panteleimon in Gorno-Nerezi (1164) to see the frescoes in the Cathedral of Archangel Michael and other sites. The guests were accompanied by the secretary of the Synod of the Orthodox Church of Macedonia - the Archdiocese of Ohrid, Bishop Clement of Heraclea, and the abbot of the monastery, Hegumen Agafon (Apostolovski), who told the guests about the centuries-old history of the monastery and its present monastic life. In memory of the visit to the monastery, Hegumen Agafon presented Metropolitan Anthony with an Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos ‘Hodegetria’. The DECR Chairman also visited the Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos (1835), one of the major churches in the Macedonian capital. Metropolitan Anthony was accompanied by Archpriest Nikolay Balashov, adviser to His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia; Archpriest Igor Yakimchuk, DECR vice-chairman; Archimandrite Vassian (Zmeyev), rector of the Sofia Representation of the Russian Orthodox Church; and Rev. Alexander Yershov, assistant to the DECR Chairman. DECR Communication Service /Patriarchia.ru Календарь ← 7 April 2024 year |
| Church representative calls upon the Ukrainian people to resist the diktat of extremists Moscow, March 26, 2015 The citizens of the Ukraine, both believers and non-believers, should find strength to resist the diktat of a bunch of extremists who are imposing their will on the people around, said chairman of the Synodal Information Department of the Russian Orthodox Church Vladimir Legoida to RIA-Novosti, commenting on the prohibition of the authorities of the Ukrainian city of Sumy to hold an annual procession of the cross on the feast of the Theodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God (March 14/27). As became known earlier, the Sumy authorities had prohibited the faithful from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC MP) to arrange the large-scale cross procession on the feast of this icon, referring to it as to “a political event”. One of the reasons for the ban was the fact that the Theodorovskaya Icon of Holy Theotokos is closely linked to the Russian Empire, as it is considered to be one of the greatest shrines of the House of Romanov. This very fact, in the politicians’ view, may become excuse for provocations. “The decision of the Sumy authorities – prohibition to hold a traditional cross procession – can only be interpreted as intimidation. Humanly speaking, fear of the city executive committee members to support arranging the cross procession can be understood, since armed extremists lie behind the proposal to ban the event. Naturally, the authorities fear for themselves and for their relatives who may fall victims of opponents of their favorable decision. But, nevertheless, this incident is evidence of a paralysis of the power,” the Russian Orthodox Church representative stressed. He has reminded that the ministry of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate “has nothing to do with any politics”. “Apparently, the consistent peace-making efforts of the Church make It an easy target for those who are not used to meet with a fitting rebuff and are content with attacks on the defenseless,” said the chairman of the Synodal Information Department in conclusion. 27 марта 2015 г. Смотри также Комментарии Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
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