Monastery Musings

Our collection of reflections and thoughts on life today.

The Grand Duke Wladimir Kyrillovich of Russia Book

A Knight of unblemished Russian dignity and honor … the Grand Duke completely accepted the sacrificial task of carrying out the heavy duties and responsibilities of representation, and even more: the leadership of the thousand-year-old Dynasty of the Russian Imperial House

Saint Spyridon Notes

The saints care for both our spiritual and physical well-being. Read Gerontissa Theonymphe’s new account of her island’s most-beloved protector, Saint Spyridon, Bishop of Trimythous

The Borders of Ukraine

Enter in and view some of the exquisitely painted church borders of Ukraine!

Saint Spyridon is quick to hear

An interesting excerpt from the story “It would be good to pray to Saint Spyridon Tremithus”. Translated into English for the Queen of All Skete.

Father John’s Holy Thursday Message

From the memoires of Schema-Archimandrite John: Reflections on Holy and Great Thursday, 2001

COVID19 Prayer

“Metropolitan Hilarion has blessed all the laity to read this prayer while we are in the worldwide pandemic of Covid-19. ”

Saint Varsonofy of Kherson

Imprisoned 25 times by Communists, Christ Himself appeared to the Saint to strengthen him. After his repose in 1954, a moleben at his grave cured two men of alcoholism.

The Theotokos: the Border of the Created upon the Uncreated

A clearer explanation of the Orthodox understanding of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

A Contemporary Account of Saint Nicholas in China

A crocodile brings a man to believe in the God-pleasing prayers of St. Nicholas

What is the Orthodox response to adversity?

How should the mind of an Orthodox Christian react when facing difficult circumstances? Insight from a Hieromonk who faced a terminal diagnosis.

How Does an Orthodox Christian Confront an Economic Crisis?

An article written by Dr. Ioannis N. Kallianiotis, Ph.D.

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