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Two Weeks Till the Nativity Fast. Prepare Yourselves For Love
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Vladimir Shishkin

The fast is not a time of loss but a time of gain. Then, even the anticipation of the fast changes from fearful and reluctant to joyful, eager, and active.

God’s Warriors and Inner Silence. The Theme of Monasticism in the work of Pavel Ryzhenko
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Oksana Golovko

“Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved,” said Saint Seraphim of Sarov. This very “peaceful spirit” is what artists, including Pavel Ryzhenko, strive to convey in their works.

Update on Fr. Ambrose (Alexey) Young

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The seeds of kindness planted by a Russian woman that sprouted Germany
https://orthochristian.com/164628.html

Elena Nasledysheva

And she was unable to explain it: “It is right here, you see, here,” and she’d point to her heart. But her husband would say, “God is telling us to do this.”

On Insults and Forgiveness
https://orthochristian.com/164625.html

Hieromonk Philaret (Trunin)

During the day we have many reasons for getting offended, but a Christian should not allow evil into his heart, and still less should he make plans to take revenge on anyone who offends him. But how can we do it? How can we learn this? These questions were discussed at a pastoral meeting organized by Hieromonk Philaret (Trunin) from Moscow’s Sretensky Monastery.

Chișinău parish organizes food drive for blind association members
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A parish of the Moldovan Orthodox Church celebrated its patronal feast last week by helping a local community for the blind.