By the mercy and goodwill of the all-good God, once again this year—for the sixteenth time—the heavenly blessing was poured out upon the city of Struga through the holy and solemn Litija (Eordia) in honor of the glorious Trophy-Bearer, the Holy Great-Martyr George. The Eordia, which was revived through spiritual zeal and love for God…
In a grace-filled and prayerful atmosphere, the Monastery of Rajchica celebrated its patronal feast—the radiant annual commemoration of the holy, glorious, and victorious Great-Martyr George. With spiritual joy and reverent gratitude toward the heavenly protector of the Rajchica monastic community, a festive Vespers service was held on the eve of the feast, presided over with…
“Sing unto the Lord a new song; sing unto the Lord, all the earth! Sing unto the Lord, bless His name; proclaim His salvation from day to day!” The Paschal joy, like a river of grace, continues its quiet yet powerful flow, transforming and sanctifying everything it touches—every soul, all of creation. On the Second…
Illumined by the uncreated Light of Christ’s Resurrection, and warmed by the overflowing grace that pours forth on this most radiant and life-giving Feast, our souls tremble with joyful awe, and our minds are enlightened by the eternal brilliance of the Day without evening. With hearts full of gratitude and with songs too fragile to…
“Come, receive the Light from the unwaning Light, and glorify Christ, Who is risen from the dead!” In the brilliance of this night—brighter than any day—when all creation falls silent before the glory of the invincible Light, the Sacred Monastery of Bigorski was once again illumined by the uncreated beauty of Christ’s Resurrection. At the…
On this Holy and Great Saturday, when all of creation stands in mystical silence before the majesty of Christ’s rest in the Tomb following His all-saving work, the Sacred Monastery of Bigorski enters into the height of sacred expectation—the moment just before the cosmic brilliance of Life bursts forth. On the evening of Great Friday,…
