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Meet Fr. Mikael Fälthammar, a remarkable Orthodox priest serving in Sweden, one of the world's most secular countries. In this inspiring interview, we delve into the life, challenges, and spiritual journey of Fr. Mikael as he brings the light of Orthodoxy to a secular society.

Moscow Kremlin Museums ‘Our Lady of Vladimir’ is one of the most beloved icons in Russia. Its copies and interpretations have spread throughout the country and millions of Orthodox believers pray in front of them. What’s so special about it? Almost every Russian church has such a recognizable image. The Mother of God holds the infant Christ in her arms, who leans his cheek to her bowed head. Such an image is called the ‘Eleusa’ iconographic type or Virgin of Tenderness.

Find out why you need to read Laurus—a Russian masterpiece—that is, if you haven’t read it several times already. Be sure to check out Maniphesto - Conversations on Masculinity on YouTube for more great videos from an Orthodox Christian perspective.Fr. Joe’s Newsletter - Moving to Russia is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

On the Sunday after Pascha (Easter), in the little Russian village of Krasnovo, my dear friends Ilya and Sharon (Barbara) received an Orthodox wedding. They were kind enough to share this video showing some of the highlights of the service. Just eight days previously, on Holy Saturday, they were

Meet the fluffy inhabitants of Russian Orthodox churches and monasteries! 1. Epiphany Monastery in Uglich yulenochekk/Getty Images 2. Theophany celebrations in Sochi Dmitry Feoktistov/TASS 3. Kizhi historical and architectural museum reserve Ruslan Shamukov/TASS

Alferova/Getty Images In the Archangel Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin, there is a necropolis of Russian rulers - from Grand Duke Ivan Kalita to Emperor Peter II. But, did you know that the only female necropolis in the world, where the remains of princesses and tsaritzas of Rurikovich and Romanov rest, is next door?