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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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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 →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Silouan the Athonite

Posted on October 6, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Silouan the Athonite or Staretz Siluoan (1866-1938) is a Russian monk, the Saint who spent his life on the Mount Athos. He is highly venerated in the Russian Orthodox Church due his ascetic way of life & precious spiritual writings. … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Saint Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain

Posted on July 5, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Saint Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain (1749-1809) was a Greek Saint, monk & philosopher who belongs to modern times. Dates & details of his life are known. It gives us an opportunity to learn more about real people who fulfilled … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Saint Chrysogonus

Posted on June 5, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Saint Chrysogonus (probably Emperor Diocletian’s time) was an early Christian Saint venerated both in the Catholic & Orthodox Churches. There is little information about his life & deeds, until our days he remains a mysterious Christian Saint. They say that … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Marcus Eremita

Posted on May 5, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Marcus Eremita or Marcus the Ascetic (IV-V AD) was a monk, author of numerous spiritual ascetic texts canonized by the Orthodox Church. There are a few facts about his youth & life before he became a monk. Macarius of Alexandria … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Nestor of Thessaloniki

Posted on April 4, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Nestor of Thessaloniki (about 306) is a Saint-Martyr whose bravery & force might serve an encouraging example for us. He is considered to be a companion of St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki. He lived under the reign of severe Emperor Maximian … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Saint Eustace Martyr

Posted on March 6, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, energies of a war calls us to remember about Christian martyrs. Saint Eustace is one of them. Saint Eustace (the 2nd century) is very venerated in the Russian Orthodox Church. He was a Roman general born pagan. His name … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Stylianos of Paphlagonia

Posted on November 4, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Stylianos of Paphlagonia(app. 400AD-500 AD) or Stylianos the Hermit is an unusual Saint highly venerated in the Russian Orthodox Church. On one hand, he is an example of a pious asceticism, on the other he is a healer & children’s … Continue reading →