Fr John Valadez

The Mystery of God’s Judgements

By Elder Paisios of Mount Athos (1994) Printed in Issue 19 Father Paisios told us the following story, wishing to give us an example of[…]

The Sisters of Mercy

Printed in Issue #22 On the outskirts of Minsk, Belarus, lies a haven for the sick and suffering. This is the Convent of Saint Elizabeth,[…]

Two Deaths

Written by Sophocles Printed in Issue 22 Every so often it happens to me that my past love of Punk Rock is renewed and brought[…]

Saint Feofil of the Kiev Caves

From Issue #23 Here we re-print the life of a lover of truth that has become known as the Patron of lost things. Today, more[…]

Letter From Exile

by Saint Theodore of Studios This article was posted because we have learned that the ancient Monastery of Studios (which this great Saint was the[…]

Elder Nikolai Guryanov

Elder Nikolai With a deep love for God and the Heavenly Queen, a monk once asked in his sincere prayer, “show me what mortal in[…]

Exorcisms in Russia: From an Eyewitness

By Nun Cornelia Originally Printed in Issue 6, 1995 No Orthodox Christian in Russia doubts the existence of Demons, and that they wage brutal war[…]

St. Nino: Enlightener of Georgia

The virgin Nino of Cappadocia was a relative of Great-martyr George and the only daughter of a widely respected and honorable couple. Her father was[…]

St. Peter the Aleut

Saint Peter: The First American Born Martyr The holy martyr Peter the Aleut (or Cungagnaq in his native tongue) was a native aleut of Kodiak[…]

“Take, Eat”

An Examination of Aztec Human Sacrifice and Cannibalism By John Valadez Note: This article was written to examine the similarities between Aztec Cannibalism and the[…]