February 22, 7534
One of the most important decisions in a person’s life—one that largely determines their destiny—is the choice of a profession: whom to become, what to study, and how. For an Orthodox Christian, this decision is further shaped by the desire to please God, so that one’s future professional activity, at the very least, does not…
By I. Kirillov 1. What is Old Belief? Many people have pondered this question, offering diverse and often contradictory answers. It is difficult to provide a comprehensive verbal definition of the very essence of Old Belief. In this case, we will attempt to define Old Belief from an external perspective, while not losing sight of…
What are the main Christian commandments and virtues? Are they innate to human nature from birth, or must they be cultivated and nurtured through effort? The commandments of the Christian faith, on one hand, present a lengthy list of what is good and should be done, and what is bad and must be avoided. On…
By Bishop Mikhail (Semyonov) The Prologue tells an instructive story. In the monastery of St. Theodosius, there were two monks who took a vow of eternal friendship. And it came to pass that one of the brothers slipped and fell. He decided to leave the monastery for the world and began to ask his friend…
The spiritual life of a Christian is built upon relationships with those around them. The Lord has given us a guiding principle: our faith and love for Him are not measured by outward displays of religiosity, but by our attitude toward our neighbor. The Apostle John put it plainly: “If a man say, I love…
One of the main virtues of a Christian is temperance. What does it mean, and how can it be practiced in modern life? Temperance is indeed one of the most important virtues of Christian life. It was exemplified by the Old Testament prophets and demonstrated through the life of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Apostle…