The entire history of our country is filled with miraculous events associated with the Most Holy Virgin God-bearer: the appearance of many of Her wonderworking icons, Her aid in times of trouble, battles, and plagues. One such wonderworking icon is the Feodorovskaya image of the Immaculate One. According to Tradition, the Holy Apostle Luke, who…
(To the Monk Olympius) This composition, though in form bearing the appearance of a letter according to its heading, exceeds the limits of a letter by its length and takes the shape of a long written narrative. Yet the subject about which you commanded me to write justifies this—being far broader than the scope allowed…
Following the appearance of the Old Believer YouTube channel “GLAGOL TV,” previously discussed on our site, viewers began to see its participants in a new light—especially Archpriest Vadim Korovin from the Saratov region. In church circles, he is already well known for his deep knowledge of liturgical practice and canon law, but we were genuinely…
(The author of this article, O. V. Petrenko, holds a Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences degree, is a specialist in solid-state physics, and a recipient of the First-Degree Diploma in the Young Scientists Competition of Moscow State University. He is the author of more than 40 scientific papers in the field of physics. Nevertheless,…
By George Neminuschy About fifteen years ago, I ended up in the hospital. It happens! Not the most pleasant thing, of course, but sometimes it proves to be instructive — in a spiritual sense, naturally. You come into what one might call a “state institution,” with your belongings, a spoon and a cup, and other…
V.P. Ryabushinsky Russians are often accused of excessive ritualism; at the same time, the spirituality of the Russian people today is widely acknowledged. In any case, what often goes unnoticed is this: true spirituality is not merely external forms that inspire the common Russian people, who are inclined to “ritualism” (to use the favored term…
What icons are canonical, and which are non-canonical? What should be done with non-canonical icons acquired before joining the Old Believer faith that are very dear to one’s heart? The ancient canons of the Orthodox Church do not strictly regulate the forms, types, techniques, or materials used to create sacred images, except for specific prohibitions….
By Roman Atorin Modern sociocultural transformations in Russia have led to a growing interest in Orthodox culture as a whole, and in ecclesiastical art in particular. Orthodoxy serves as a conduit of Old Russian culture and art, a bearer of traditions, and a source of spiritual and historical values. Today, the study of the development…
In today’s context of increasing religious activity and society’s genuine interest in Christian culture, the social roots of religion are being preserved and strengthened, prompting further research into these foundations. Biblical themes are acquiring significant socio-cultural importance. The study of early Christian communities, which were established by real historical figures—the Apostles—becomes particularly vital. The Apostles…
The Epistle of Dmitry the Greek Interpreter to Archbishop Gennady of Novgorod To the most venerable and great, holy, cathedral, and apostolic church of Sophia, the Wisdom of God, to the most reverend lord, Archbishop of Great Novgorod and Pskov, Vladyka Gennady, thy servant in holy reverence, Mitya Malyi, offers due obeisance. By thy most…