“It takes a struggle in this life if you want to win; it’s no joke. It is with the unclean spirits that you are fighting, which do not throw sweets and marshmallows, but sharp bullets that kill the soul, not the body. Nevertheless, do not be distressed. Do not be
Monday April 13, 2026 / March 31, 2026 Bright Monday.Bright Week. Fast-free Entire week, fast-free.Venerable Hypatius the Wonderworker, bishop of Gangra (ca. 360).Repose of St. Jonah, metropolitan of Kiev, Moscow, and all Russia (1461).St. Innocent of Moscow, enlightener of Alaska and Siberia (1879).New Hieromartyr John priest (1938).St. Hypatius the Healer of the Kiev Caves (14th
Christ is Risen! The evidence is everywhere. #jesus #shroud #science
Sunday April 12, 2026 / March 30, 2026 The Bright Resurrection of Christ, The Pascha of the Lord.The End of the Great Lent. Venerable John (Climacus) of Sinai, author of The Ladder (649).St. Sophronius, bishop of Irkutsk (1771).Prophet Joad (I Kings 13:11 -10th c. BC ) who dwelt in Bethel.Holy Apostles Sosthenes, Apollos, Cephas, Caesar,
“It is imperative that we give up, or at least be willing to give up, all our resentments before we begin to pray.” Hieromonk Damascene (Christensen) #prayer #resentment #orthodox
Saturday April 11, 2026 / March 29, 2026 Passion Week: Great Saturday, descent into Hades.Great Lent. By Monastic Charter: Strict Fast (Bread, Vegetables, Fruits)1Martyr Mark, bishop of Arethusa (364), and with him Hieromartyr Cyril the Deacon of Heliopolis, and others, who suffered under Julian the Apostate (362).New Martyrs Priest Paul (Voinarsky), and brothers
“The Heavenly Kingdom is peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. We need to humble our hearts, which take insults so deeply, and also our so-called dignity, for we cannot enter the Kingdom of Heaven in pride, as when we take to heart each slander our neighbor casts.” Elder Thaddeus
Friday April 10, 2026 / March 28, 2026 Passion Week: Great Friday, Passion of Jesus Christ.Great Lent. By Monastic Charter – Full abstention from food Venerable Hilarion the New, abbot of Pelecete (754).Venerable Stephen the Wonderworker, abbot of Tryglia (815).New Hieromartyr Nicholas priest(1931).New Hieromartyr Basil priest(1938).Martyr John (1939).New Hieromartyr Priest Peter Ochryzko of Chartoviec
“God is not accustomed to refusing a good gift to those who ask for one. Since He is good, and especially to those who are faithful to Him, let us hold fast to Him with all our soul, our heart, our strength, and so enjoy His light and see His
Thursday April 9, 2026 / March 27, 2026 Passion Week: Great Thursday.Great Lent. Food with Oil St. Matrona of Thessalonica (4th c.).Martyrs Manuel and Theodosius (304).Venerable John the Clairvoyant of Lycopolis, anchorite of Egypt (394).Venerable Cyricus (Quiricus), monk, of Thrace.Prophet Hanani (Ananias).Venerable Paul, bishop of Corinth (ca. 925).Venerable Paphnutius, disciple of St. Anthony the Great (4th c.).St.