| Tweet Нравится Patriarch Kirill asks priests not to give flowers for jubilee, but to help hospital Moscow, November 17, 2016 “Important equipment for the St. Alexei Hospital will be bought with this money,” said the chairman of the Synodal Department for Church Charity and Social Services, Bishop Panteleimon of Orekhovo-Zuevsk, at a Moscow press conference. Patriarch Kirill will celebrate his jubilee on November 20. The central event will be the Liturgy in Christ the Savior Cathedral on Sunday. Primates and representatives of Local Orthodox Churches, as well as bishops and clergy of the Russian Orthodox Church will participate in the service. The service will begin at 9:30, with all desiring being able to congratulate the patriarch. Four Orthodox patriarchs and also heads and representatives of the remaining Local Orthodox Churches (fifteen in all) will take part in the Jubilee celebrations. Translated by Jesse Dominick 17 ноября 2016 г. Подпишитесь на рассылку Православие.Ru Рассылка выходит два раза в неделю: Предыдущий Следующий Смотри также Georgia’s Orthodox patriarch to visit Moscow to mark Russian patriarch’s 70th birthday Georgia’s Orthodox patriarch to visit Moscow to mark Russian patriarch’s 70th birthday Patriarch Kirill will celebrate his 70th birthday on November 20. A Word from the Patriarch The Third Week of Great Lent A Word from the Patriarch The Third Week of Great Lent His Holiness Patriarch Kirill The ascetic labor of self-restriction, the ability to choose the difficult path is the thing we cannot avoid on the path to success. His Holiness Patriarch Kirill: The Most Disgusting Thing in the Church is Monastic Careerism His Holiness Patriarch Kirill: The Most Disgusting Thing in the Church is Monastic Careerism On August 22, 2010, on the feast of the Synaxis of the Saints of Solovki, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia served Divine Liturgy in the Transfiguration Cathedral of the Solovki Stavropegic Monastery. Комментарии Gerasimos 18 ноября 2016, 12:00 Wow, they can buy a lot of equipment for the price of a bouquet... Seriously, if you want to give the equipment maybe you should make the festival smaller? Maybe just don " t do any festival? © 1999-2016 Православие.Ru При перепечатке ссылка на Православие.Ru обязательна Контактная информация Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| Ukrainian Orthodox Church tells about 1,000-year connection between Athos and Ukraine in nine European cities The Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the International Institute of the Athonite Legacy in Ukraine will present a large-scale spiritual-educational project dedicated to the 1,000-year legacy of Holy Mount Athos in nine European cities over the course of a month (November-December), as reports the Information-Education Department of the UOC. A series of academic and spiritual-educational activities on the theme of “Athos-Kiev: 1,000 Years of Spiritual-Cultural Ties” will be presented in Poland, the Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and France. In particular, the project aims to present the traveling photo exhibition “By the Roads of Athos” in which will be showcased the work of Greek photographer Costas Asimis and pre-revolutionary photos of Athonite monasteries, with a screening of the documentary “A Thousand Years on Athos,” lectures of the director of the International Institute of the Athonite Legacy in Ukraine and editor of the anthology The Athonite Legacy Sergei Shumilo, a presentation of Athonite publishing projects of the UOC and the International Institute, and a live chat with question and answers. The event will be held in Warsaw, Karlovy Vary, Prague, Hamburg, Naples, Rome, Geneva, Milan, and Strasbourg. During the events, visitors will be able to touch the mysterious world of Mt. Athos, learn about spiritual-historical connections with Athos and its influence in forming the national culture and spirituality, about the presence of Zaporozhian Cossacks on the Holy Mountain, see the lost and forgotten Ukrainian monasteries on Athos, find answers to questions on various aspects of the life and activities of Athonite monks, and learn about the Athonite heritage and traditions. A book on Venerable Paisius Velichkovsky is to be published in Romania. Translated by Jesse Dominick Union of Orthodox Journalists 18 ноября 2016 г. Подпишитесь на рассылку Православие.Ru Рассылка выходит два раза в неделю: Смотри также Комментарии Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| “Patriarch” Philaret blesses Eurovision in St. Sophia’s in Kiev in exchange for evicting Ukrainian Autocephalous Church Audio of Russian pranksters Lexus and Vova speaking on behalf of Kiev mayor Vitaly Klichko with “Patriarch Philaret,” head of the “Kievan Patriarchate,” is gaining popularity in social networks, reports Apostrophe . The pseudo-Kievan mayor asked how to work out an agreement for Philaret to give his blessing for the official opening of Eurovision 2017 to take place in St. Sophia’s Cathedral. The head of the “Kievan Patriarchate” revealed the desire to take several rooms of the St. Michael’s Monastery under his control. “Building 8 in St. Michael’s Monastery… the Autocephalous Church is located there… we would like to kick them out of there. This St. Michael’s Monastery is our spiritual academy. The Autocephalous Church is using part of the building there, but we would like that they not renew their contract, but give these rooms to us,” said Philaret. After “Klichko” promised to assist in evicting the Ukrainian Orthodox Autocephalous Church, Philaret agreed to bless all viewers of the official Eurovision 2017 opening from the stage, apparently not bothered that Conchita Wurst will be co-host. The conversation was conducted in Russian. Translated by Jesse Dominick Union of Orthodox Journalists 8 декабря 2016 г. Подпишитесь на рассылку Православие.Ru Рассылка выходит два раза в неделю: Смотри также Комментарии Alfie 12 декабря 2016, 02:00 Au contrair. It merely adds the the other confirmations of Filaret " s stupidity and the selling out of Orthodoxy to ZOG Roman 9 декабря 2016, 14:00 I thought this was a reputable source of Orthodox news, but it seems to enjoy engaging in " yellow journalism " . Is this article religious news? Does it convey objective truth? Does it give you satisfaction to report something scandalous and mean about someone else, in this case, Patriarch Filaret? And this during the Christmas Fast, when we should be seeking the good in others. I would suggest you remove this objectionable and despicable " scandla-report " from your website and refrain from posting similar items in the future. Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| Only the Icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Survives in a Burnt House in a Bulgarian Village Photo: Jesse Dominick/youtube.com In the village of Kravoder, Bulgaria, only the icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker remained intact in a fire in one of the houses. The fire in the house of a local teacher, Natalya Todorova, occurred on March 25. Due to the strong wind and several more fires in the area which it caused, firefighters arrived in Kravoder more than an hour late, reports Pravoslavie.ru . The house caught fire when its owner was returning from a hospital in the nearby city of Montana. It is noted that everything in the house was destroyed by fire, except for one small icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. The mayor of the local community has asked the municipal council to provide financial assistance to the woman. Her friends and relatives have already started raising funds for the construction of a new house. Code for blog Since you are here… …we do have a small request. More and more people visit Orthodoxy and the World website. However, resources for editorial are scarce. In comparison to some mass media, we do not make paid subscription. It is our deepest belief that preaching Christ for money is wrong. Having said that, Pravmir provides daily articles from an autonomous news service, weekly wall newspaper for churches, lectorium, photos, videos, hosting and servers. Editors and translators work together towards one goal: to make our four websites possible - Pravmir.ru, Neinvalid.ru, Matrony.ru and Pravmir.com. Therefore our request for help is understandable. For example, 5 euros a month is it a lot or little? A cup of coffee? It is not that much for a family budget, but it is a significant amount for Pravmir. If everyone reading Pravmir could donate 5 euros a month, they would contribute greatly to our ability to spread the word of Christ, Orthodoxy, life " s purpose, family and society. Also by this author Today " s Articles Most viewed articles Functionality is temporarily unavailable. Most popular authors Functionality is temporarily unavailable. © 2008-2024 Pravmir.com |
| The Saints are Alive! A Homily on the Day of St. Jesse (Ise) of Tsilkani in Georgia Commemorated December 2/15 Jesse Dominick Today the Church remembers the holy bishop St. Jesse of Tsilkani in Georgia. It seems generally that many Orthodox Christians outside of Georgia are not very aware of the Georgian Church and its culture and saints. The Georgians have very beautiful chant and iconography and a deep spirituality which is evident in their many saints. Since most of us are probably unaware of him, I would like to say a little about St. Jesse today. St. Jesse is one of the twelve Syrian disciples of St. John of Zedazeni who are remembered as the founding fathers of Georgian monasticism. After many years of living as a hermit, the Theotokos appeared to St. John and commanded him to take twelve disciples to Georgia to strengthen the souls of the people. St. Jesse and the rest were greeted by king Parsman and Catholicos Evlavios who then blessed them to move to Zedazeni Mountain and take up the ascetic life where a pagan temple once stood. Their spiritual struggles brought many to the mountain which was quickly transformed into a home for hermits. The Theotokos again appeared to St. John and instructed him to send his disciples throughout Georgia to preach the word of God. The Thirteen Syrian Fathers who evangelized Georgia St. Jesse was consecrated bishop of Tsilkani by Catholicos Evlavios. The holy bishop preached the good news of Christ and converted many unbelievers and found himself surrounded by many disciples. St. Jesse was also endowed with the ability to work miracles, and he healed the infirm, cleansed lepers, and cast out demons. Once, to test and strengthen the faith of his flock he went to the Ksani River, touched his staff to the water, and cried out “In the name of the Lord, I command you to follow me!” Immediately the river reversed its flow and followed the Saint’s footsteps all the way to Tsilkani Monastery. Having witnessed this miracle the people of his diocese glorified God and many more were converted to Christ. |
| Athonite monk speaks about recently reposed Elder Gregory of Danilov Brotherhood The Greek site Romfea has published material in honor of the Athonite elder Gregory, who died on December 31, 2016. Hiermonk Paul Mikrayananitu speaks about Elder Gregory, a member of the Danilov Brotherhood: " I met him forty-eight years ago, when I went to the Holy Mountain to the Skete of St. Anne; when, as a beginner monk, I went to the cell of the apostle Thomas and was in obedience to the late elder Thomas. Fr. Gregory was the confessor of the blessed Danilov Brotherhood, zealots of the Patristic Tradition, a confessor of the Orthodox faith demanding of all, a great spiritual father and instructor of thousands of souls, who entrusted to him their salvation. His whole life, from an early age, he spent on Athos in the Katounakia desert, being in obedience for many years to the late Fr. Stephen, and finished his life as a well-known elder-confessor for Athonite fathers. He was a great student of the art of Byzantine chant, in its perfect performance, as is done on the Holy Mountain. He was the first chanter at basically all the great monastery feasts, with others fathers and brothers of the brotherhood, for more than half a century adorning the holy and great Divine services with his psalmody. He was also a great hagiographer of the brothers of the brotherhood, ascetics laboring in this holy place, and men of pious prayer. I am happy that I had the special grace, having received a blessing, to have such a spiritual father as the departed Fr. Gregory and to stand under his holy epitrachelion, always feeling his love and fatherly care. He left behind him a legacy of a brotherhood of pious fathers, having fervently fought for their spiritual perfection and the observance of the monastic tradition. Tested by the Lord God and sicknesses of the mortal flesh, and having suffered, he glorified God, awaiting from him justice and a crown, and rest from the cares and worries of the ascetic life, as he had promised when he was tonsured as a monk before the holy icon of Christ the Savior. The Athonite desert will never become poor in monks of such spiritual heights. Memory eternal!” Translated by Jesse Dominick Ukrainian Orthodox Heritage on Mt. Athos 15 января 2017 г. Подпишитесь на рассылку Православие.Ru Рассылка выходит два раза в неделю: Смотри также Комментарии Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| For the Love of the People A Conversation with Bishop David Mahaffey on Serving in Alaska Jesse Dominick , Bishop David of Sitka and Alaska From December 5-10, 2015 His Grace Bishop David (Mahaffey) of Sitka and Alaska (OCA) made a pilgrimage to the holy sites in and around Moscow, and especially to serve at St. Catherine’s , the OCA representation parish in Moscow, on it’s patronal feast day. His Grace, consecrated in February 2014, took some time out of his busy schedule to speak with us about his time in Moscow and to share some reflections on his experience and continuing work in Alaska. —Your Grace, thank you for giving some time to share some thoughts with our readers. To begin with, what brings you to Russia? —Every year the Synod sends a bishop for the feast of St. Catherine because it’s our podvoriye and this year I actually asked to go. I’ve never been to Russia before. —What’s your impression so far? —It’s a lot to take in. You can’t do it justice in a week, really. They took me to the Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra yesterday and I got to venerate the relics of St. Innocent , and of course St. Sergius and they opened the glass to let me venerate him. We got there just as they were finishing the Akathist, so we all knelt while the priest read the prayer, which was amazing. The day before they took me all around Moscow. We went to see St. Matrona . —You have to go to St. Matrona. —And St. Hilarion, and to St. Tikhon the Patriarch. —St. Innocent and St. Tikhon in one trip—that’s pretty nice. —Inside me is kind of a fear that I didn’t do them enough proper veneration while I was here, that I feel short-handed somehow, because I wasn’t expecting it. And then when you just see how many churches there are—it’s a whole different world compared to American Orthodoxy. Other than visiting the relics of all these saints, the other highlight was that today the bell-ringer at Christ the Savior Cathedral took me up into the bell tower and rang the bells for me, and that was amazing. And he knows all about the bells and the church so it was very interesting. I’m sure you’ve been there. |
| His Beatitude Metropolitan Onufry calls upon Christians to go to church as often as possible It was precisely in the Temple that the Blessed Virgin Mary prepared her soul to become the container of the uncontainable God. His Beatitude Metropolitan Onufry spoke about this in his homily on the feat of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple. “People sometimes say it’s not necessary to go to church to pray, that you can pray anywhere,” noted His Beatitude, “and it’s correct—you can and should pray in every place. But there are places that are dedicated to prayer.” He emphasized that everyone who tries to live like a Christian understand this. “The Orthodox person knows that it’s easier to pray in church than in other places. In church there is that grace which helps a man in his prayer. Church is where Christians grow spiritually,” underlined the primate. He stated that it was precisely in the Temple that the Blessed Virgin Mary prepared her soul to become the container of the uncontainable God. “The Most Holy Virgin Mary spent ten years in prayer in the Jerusalem Temple. There she made her soul a chamber for the King of Heaven,” said Metropolitan Onufry. His Beatitude noted that the church is also the place where the Mysteries are celebrated. “The Lord Himself is always found in church in His Most Pure Body and Blood. Here is celebrated the Mysteries of the Eucharist, Baptism, Marriage, Chrismation, Confession, Unction, and Ordination to the priesthood,” he noted. On this the primate noted: “Indeed, we need the grace of God everywhere and to pray to God in all places, but the strongest prayer is in the church of God.” “And we, dear brothers and sisters, today beseech the Holy Virgin Mary to help us live spiritually, so we wouldn’t forget that the church of God is a temple of prayer,” he concluded. December 4, 2016, on the feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, His Beatitude Metropolitan Onufry of Kiev and All Ukraine celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Entrance convent in Chernivtsi. Translated by Jesse Dominick Ukrainian Orthodox Church 5 декабря 2016 г. Подпишитесь на рассылку Православие.Ru Рассылка выходит два раза в неделю: Смотри также Комментарии Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| In Memory of the Royal Martyrs, Through Personal Testimony Jesse Dominick The holy Royal Martyrs are a bulwark, a firm wall of protection for the Russian people and land. Their icons adorn temples everywhere throughout Orthodox Russia and beyond, shining forth with the light of victory. Their people supplicate them, and they are quick to hear. Those who bore the crown are now borne as brilliant jewels on the crown of the Orthodox Church. The Moscow Patriarchate’s 2000 glorification of Tsar Nicholas II and his family—the Tsaritsa Alexandra, the Tsarevich Alexei, and the Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia— along with all the new martyrs and confessors of Russia was a necessary act of repentance from the preceding century, guiding the Church through its continuing resurgence, and one which led to the reunification of the mother Russian Church with its body abroad. In this sense, in glorifying the Royal Martyrs the Church is simply following in the example that they had offered to us with their lives and in their holy deaths, humbly laying down their throne, and lives, in hopes of preserving the unity of the nation. In the words of Fr. Seraphim Rose, the Tsar was “the first Orthodox layman with a responsibility to give a Christian example to all his subjects,” and in honoring their earthly king the people were led to honor their Heavenly King. Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it (Eph. 5:25), and in this image, as heaven’s representative on earth, the Tsar also went meekly to his fate as a faithful servant of Christ and of his people. The last Russian Tsar had been born on the day of the Church’s commemoration of the Prophet Job the Much-Suffering, and thereby through God’s providence sensed that his life would likewise know profound suffering—a suffering which he dutifully embraced: “Perhaps an expiatory sacrifice is needed for Russia’s salvation. I will be that sacrifice. May God’s will be done!” While the memory, glory, and splendor of the noble Tsar and his immediate family are famed throughout the world, there are those amongst his extended family who can also capture our attention. While not a saint, also intriguing is the life of the Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna, the younger sister of Tsar Nicholas, memorialized in Ian Vorres’ The Last Grand Duchess (1965). The book was born out of a neighborly friendship: the Grand Duchess, spending her final twelve years in simplicity in Toronto, was wont to invite her neighbor, Ian Vorres, to tea. Vorres just happened to be a writer, and upon learning that his unassuming neighbor was in fact the last surviving Grand Duchess of the Russian royal house he convinced her to grant her blessing to capture her life in writing. |
| On the Sunday of All Saints of America Jesse Dominick All the Saints of America In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Last week the Church celebrated the great feast of All Saints—in which every saint, known and unknown is commemorated—and this Sunday we commemorate specifically all the Saints of Russia, while especially in America is celebrated the Feast of All Saints of North America. We have been blessed with several great saints in our land—St. Herman who first brought Holy Orthodoxy to this continent from Russia in the 1700 " s, St. Tikhon, the Patriarch of Moscow who founded our St. Tikhon " s Monastery, St. Nikolai Velimirovich, who taught and reposed at our Seminary, and St. John Maximovitch, the wonderworking bishop of San Francisco, among several others. But there is one person in particular that I would like to talk about today—the monk and priest Fr. Seraphim Rose. Although he is not officially canonized, Fr. Seraphim is the first truly American saint. Our other great saints came to us as Apostles from Orthodox lands or were born in America into Orthodox families, but Fr. Seraphim rose up from America " s own womb and religious and cultural heritage to blaze for us a trail to the very heart of Orthodox Christianity—and that heart is Christ Himself. The saints are those who unite themselves to Christ and reveal Him to the world. Fr. Seraphim opened for us the door to American sanctity—he proved that the American soul, even as it is molded in a wholly un-Orthodox and increasingly un-Christian atmosphere, can be refashioned after the image and likeness of Christ; and it is this image that we can see in Fr. Seraphim. And he is especially relevant to us because he lived quite near to our own times: he was born in 1934, and reposed in 1982. Our struggles of modern American life were also his struggles, and in him we see one who turned only to Christ for rest from these labors. Fr. Seraphim " s family was not particularly religious, but in middle school he was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist Church of his own accord. |
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