“If one has humility as his foundation, all the other virtues will come. Without humility one cannot acquire anything, like a house without a foundation. When one is humble, one sees everyone else as saints. Then Grace comes and one can practice obedience with love.” Saint Dionysius of Kolitsou #humility
Saturday May 30, 2026 / May 17, 2026 Commemoration of the Dead. Tone six.Apostle Andronicus of the Seventy and his fellow laborer Junia (1st c.).Venerable Euphrosyne (Princess Eudocia) of Moscow (1407).Martyrs Solochon, Pamphamer, and Pamphalon at Chalcedon (298).St. Stephen, archbishop of Constantinople (893).Uncovering of the relics (1551) of Venerable Adrian, abbot of Ondrusov (Valaam) (1549).St. Melangell, virgin hermitess of
“The first step toward freedom from anger is to keep the lips silent when the heart is stirred; the next, to keep thoughts silent when the soul is upset; the last, to be totally calm when unclean winds are blowing.” Saint John Climacus #anger #freedom #silence
Friday May 29, 2026 / May 16, 2026 Apodosis of the Ascension. Tone six.Fast. Oil Allowed Venerable Theodore the Sanctified (368), disciple of St. Pachomius the Great.Translation of the relics (1545) of Venerable Ephraim, abbot of Perekom (1492).St. Matthew, Hieromonk of Yaransk in Vyatka (1927).Venerables Cassian (1537) and Laurence (1548), abbots of Komel (Vologda).St. Alexander, archbishop of
Thursday May 28, 2026 / May 15, 2026 Afterfeast of the Ascension. Tone six.Venerable David of the Gareji Monastery and Lukiane, Georgia (6th-7th c.) (movable holiday on the Thursday of Holy Ascension).Venerable Pachomius the Great, founder of cenobitic monasticism (346).St. Isaiah, bishop and wonderworker of Rostov (1090).The slain Crown Prince Demetrius of Moscow (1591).Venerable Isaiah, wonderworker of
“There is no need to make long prayers, but extend your hands and say, ‘Lord, as you will and as you desire, lead me.’ If the conflict is urgent within you, say, ‘Lord, help.’ He knows what is good for us, and He acts with mercy toward us.” Saint Macarius
People come to the monastery for various reasons. What transformation awaits you? #monastery #punk #marriage
Wednesday May 27, 2026 / May 14, 2026 Afterfeast of the Ascension. Tone six.Fast. Oil Allowed Venerable Dodo of the St. David-Gareji Monastery, Georgia (596) (movable holiday on the Wednesday of Holy Ascension).Martyr Isidore of Chios (251).St. Isidore, fool-for-Christ, wonderworker of Rostov (1474).New Hieromartyr Peter priest (1939).Venerable Nicetas, bishop of Novgorod and recluse of the Kiev
Do not respond in kind. Be Kind! #kindness #love #jesus
Tuesday May 26, 2026 / May 13, 2026 Afterfeast of the Ascension. Tone six.Virgin-martyr Glyceria at Heraclea (141) and with her Martyr Laodicius, jailer of St. Glyceria.New Hieromartyrs Basil, Alexander and Christopher, Hieromartyr Macarius and Martyr Sergius (1922).103 New Hieromartyrs of Cherkassk (20th c.).Righteous Virgin Glyceria of Novgorod (1522).Translation of the relics of St. Macarius, archimandrite