St. Elisabeth Convent
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ST JOHN THE RUSSIAN WILLS TO COME TO CHILDREN
Dear Friends,
We extend joyful greetings as we celebrate the feast of Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg, a protector of those most vulnerable.
Looking ahead, on June 9th, we commemorate another champion of the sick and suffering – Saint John the Russian. In Greece, his feast falls on May 27th, N.S.
St. John's life is truly inspiring. Born in what is now Ukraine, he served in the army of Peter the Great. Captured during wartime, John endured captivity as a slave under a harsh Turkish master.
Yet, his unwavering faith, honesty, and hard work shone brightly. Remarkably, his master, impressed by John's virtues, offered him freedom.
What extraordinary choices did St. John make? How is he linked to both the Greek island of Euboea and our Minsk monastery?
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What Do We Call a Waste of Time, and Why Is It a Sin?
⏳ We all recognize the value of time, but do not always spend it wisely. We often squander it on futile pursuits. Do activities like browsing social media, viewing our favorite sequel, watching birds or sitting on a river bank constitute a waste of time? When we say that we are killing our time, what do we mean, and should we consider it a sin?
Continue reading: https://catalog.obitel-minsk.com/blog/2022/09/what-do-we-call-a-waste-of-time-and-why-is-it-a-sin
What Do We Call a Waste of Time, and Why Is It a Sin?
We all recognise the value of time, but do not always spend it wisely. We often squander it on futile pursuits. Do activities like browsing social media, viewing our favourite sequel, watching birds or sitting
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YOU CAN SUBMIT A PRAYER REQUEST FOR ANYTING YOU WISH:
- Prayers for yourself
- Prayers for a family member or a loved one
- Liturgy
- Prayers for healing
- Prayers for a deceased person
- Prayers for something you wish to happen/not happen
- Prayers for guidance
- Prayers for comfort
- Prayers to overcome challenges
Once submitted, we will receive a notification, and your prayer request will be included in our next communal prayer.
Please click on this link to send your prayer requests 👉 https://obitel-minsk.org/prayer-request. As always, donations are welcome, but completely optional.
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The true door is always open, but people keep knocking on the doors that they themselves paint on walls.
Saint Silouan the Athonite
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The Unique Cross of St. Euphrosyne: a Revered Relic and a Masterpiece of Ancient Art
💎 Today, we are going to tell you about the Cross of St. Euphrosyne, which is a revered relic and a masterpiece of ancient art. The six-point Holy Table Cross was made in 1161 by a local jeweler named Lazar Bohša for the Holy Savior Church of Polotsk Convent to the order of Saint Euphrosyne, the abbess of that convent.
Continue reading: https://catalog.obitel-minsk.com/blog/2019/06/the-unique-cross-of-st-euphrosyne-a-revered-relic-and-a-masterpiece-of-ancient-art
The Unique Cross of St. Euphrosyne: a Revered Relic and a Masterpiece of Ancient Art
Last week we posted an article about Saint Euphrosyne of Polotsk, the great Belarusian saint. Today, we are going to tell you about the Cross of St. Euphrosyne, which is a revered relic and a masterpiece
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SAINT EUPHROSYNE OF POLOTSK: PLANTING THE SEEDS OF ENLIGHTENMENT
In the first week of June, we commemorate Saint Euphrosyne of Polotsk, an Orthodox saint and enlightener. She lived more than eight centuries ago, but her life can enrich our argument with numerous ideas on the value of education from a Christian perspective.
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Why Do Some Saints Have Square Halos?
🟨 Indeed, we can see such images of saints, mainly of the Byzantine period, on the walls of ancient temples. Standing or kneeling figures with square halos are in a row with the saints, next to Christ or the Mother of God. These are pious people, both clergymen and representatives of the ruling dynasty, town governors depicted during their lifetime. They were honored in such a way for donating to the construction of a particular temple or for organizing its construction.
Continue reading: https://catalog.obitel-minsk.com/blog/2020/02/why-do-some-saints-have-square-halos
Why Do Some Saints Have Square Halos?
Indeed, we can see such images of saints, mainly of the Byzantine period, on the walls of ancient temples. Standing or kneeling figures with square halos are in a row with the saints, next to
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MEETING GOD AND KEEPING HIM IN OUR HEARTS
The paschal season continues. Today, we celebrate the meeting with God of a repentant sinner, the Samaritan woman. She came to draw water at noon when nobody else was at the well. She arrived at the hottest time of the day. She did not want to meet anyone she knew because she was ashamed. She had sinned, but she met God, and it was a miracle. Others may have sinned as much as her, but they did not meet Him - she did! Her whole life had prepared her for this meeting, and it transformed her to the core.
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YOU CAN SEND YOUR PRAYER REQUESTS TO OUR SISTERS
The Sisters of our Convent will be glad to pray for you and your loved ones. Please click on this link to send your prayer requests 👉 https://obitel-minsk.org/prayer-request. As always, donations are welcome, but completely optional.
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