Saint John Maximovitch
On the Exaltation of the Cross
Shanghai 1947

The Exaltation of the Cross is one of the twelve great feasts of the Church. It commemorates two historical events: first, the finding of the Life-giving Cross in the year 326, and second, its recovery from Persia in 628.

A Homily on St. Matt. 22:1-14
by Father James Thornton

A Homily on the Nativity of the Theotokos by Archimandrite Cleopa (Ilie)

The Parable of the Wedding Feast
From The Explanation of the Gospel of St. Matthew by Blessed Theophylact

By Bishop Alexander and Natalia Bufius

Translated by Anatoly Shmelev

He who loves the Lord is ever mindful of Him, and the thought of God begets prayer.

From childhood he was distinguished by a fervent love for God and zeal for the Church.

by Saint Andrew, Archbishop of Crete

Sermon by St. John Damascene (John of Damascus)

The Most Holy Virgin Mary was born at a time when people had reached such a degree of moral decay that it seemed altogether impossible to restore them.

by Archimandrite Sophrony Sakharov

The Holy Prophet Zachariah and the Righteous Elizabeth were the parents of the holy Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord, John.

by Fr. Sergei Sveshnikov

A Sermon by Archbishop Nathaniel (+1986) of Vienna and Austria

The Stone Which the Builders Rejected
From The Explanation of the Gospel of St. Matthew by Blessed Theophylact

"As you may know, part of our apiary burnt down in 2014, causing $20,000 worth of damage"

A Christian missionary, he is credited with restoring Christianity to Northumbria (Northern England).

St. Eanswythe has from time immemorial been venerated as “the spiritual mother of Kent” and “the wonderworker of Kent.”

by St. Theodore the Studite

by Protopriest Viktor Ilienko (+1989)

He was executed for the Faith and love of Christ, without having seen earthly freedom, but having been vouchsafed that holy Freedom that is granted by the Divine Comforter to the children of God, in Christ and in His Church.

If Thou Wilt Be Perfect
From The Explanation of the Gospel of St. Matthew by Blessed Theophylact

The power of repentance transformed this infidel, who was a murderer, adulterer and robber.

Lessons from the life and works of Fr. Seraphim Rose

Reminiscences of Fr. Seraphim Rose

On Aiding Refugees in Holy Dormition Lavra

by St. Kosmas Aitolos

by Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh

The Man Who Owed Ten Thousand Talents
From The Explanation of the Gospel of St. Matthew by Blessed Theophylact

The Prophet Samuel - the last Judge of Israel

What is the significance of the iconostasis and curtain over the Royal Doors?