Holy Mothers

Holy Women of the Northern Thebaid (Part I)

“Let women keep silence in the churches.” 1 Cor. 14:34 Away from the tumult and noise of this world, in quiet monastic refuges, in deserted[…]

The Life of the Holy Theotokos: Whom the Grave Could Not Contain.

The Theotokos (God-Bearer) was born of the elderly Joachim and Anna as an answer to their prayers. After being humiliated and run out of the[…]

Saint Febronia: Beauty Bathed in Blood

The following is a true account of a woman who gave her life for the sake of truth and for God. On the 25th of[…]

The Nuns of Shamordino: Prisoners of Solovki

The Nuns of Shamordino Printed in Issue 22 Upon him who labors— God sheds mercy; but he who loves acquires consolation. Elder Ambrose of[…]

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[…]

Saint Mary: The Desert Dweller

By Saint Sophronius of Jerusalem. It is good to hide the secret of a king, but it is glorious to reveal and preach the works[…]

St. Xenia: The Homeless Wanderer

We know almost nothing about the early years of Blessed Xenia’s life. She was happily married to a colonel who was a court singer in[…]