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Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady of Live-Giving Spring

Posted on May 4, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Life-Giving Spring is a rare Icon in modern Russian churches. It belongs to the Byzantine tradition & was very popular in the 17th century when Russian icon-painters tried to invent new decorative elements & approaches to make it look more … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, Bible, Chiesa, Christianity, culture, folklore, God, Happiness, History, Lifestyle, Literature, news, philosophy, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged chiesa ortodossa, Chiesa russa ortodossa, Christ, Cristo, Gesù, Icona Sacra, Jesus, Orthodox Church, Orthodox Icons, Orthodox traditions, Our Lady of Life-Giving Spring, Vergine Maria, Virgin Mary | 8 Comments

Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady the Sovereign

Posted on April 5, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Our Lady the Sovereign is a mysterious Icon not so much known in Russia. It was discovered in underground of a church in Kolomenskoe only in 1917. A common peasant woman had a dream where The Virgin Mary begged her … Continue reading →

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La Gazette 1635: Historical News Today

Posted on April 2, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, the war does not mean only violence. It hides acts of mercy that prove a noble human nature that exists no matter circumstances. Our news include a real story of the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648) that must remind … Continue reading →

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Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady of Vladimir

Posted on March 5, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Our Lady of Vladimir is a historical Icon highly venerated through centuries. It has participated in important events of the Old Russia, it was a witness of dramatic pages of our history. Besides it is considered to be one of … Continue reading →

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Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady with Seven Arrows

Posted on February 5, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Our Lady with Seven Arrows is widely venerated in the Russian Orthodox Church. It is a very curious Icon depicting the Virgin Mary holding seven arrows. It is similar with the Icon named Assuaging Cruel Hearts but it is more … Continue reading →

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La Gazette 1635: Historical News Today

Posted on February 1, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, 1635 has already begun, so there are more hope for a misty peace in our exhausting Thiry Years’ War (1618-1648). Battles are more furious, negotiations are hotter while the life goes on & our La Gazette adds more … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Abraham of Smolensk

Posted on December 6, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Abraham of Smolensk (1150 or 1172 – approx. 1222) was a Russian monk, a priest & a miracle worker. He founded the Bogor’otskaja convent. His spiritual way is similar to other monks: when his parents died he became a monk … Continue reading →

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La Gazette 1634: Historical News Today

Posted on December 1, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, here are some latest miscellaneous tidings of November 1634, the period of the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648). The life goes on no matter canon shots & troops crossing European lands back & forth. Hamburg, the 3rd November, 1634: … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles XI

Posted on November 27, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, as the year is moving to the end, I’d like to present you a couple of spiritual & philosophical riddles. Regard them from this point of view while you are pondering upon the answer. Here is the first … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Ivan Vyshenskyi

Posted on November 5, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Ivan Vyshenskyi ( approx.1545-about 1630) was another Russian monk who managed to join fraternity of the Mount Athos. He was born in the Southern part of Russia, (the Ukraine nowadays), belonged to the Commonwealth of Poland that epoch. He was … Continue reading →