Services and Sacraments

Synod of the Holy Archangels – A Day of Angelic Joy

In the quiet and peaceful embrace of our Holy Monastery, last night and today, with a vigil and Divine Liturgy, we celebrated the tender memory of the honorable, heavenly, bodiless Powers, who strengthen the souls and gladden the hearts of people. The angels, those radiant messengers of God’s love and wisdom, are a constant source…

Echo from Eternity: Celebrating Saint George the Victorious in Knezhino

Amidst the mystical echo of prayers offered for centuries, upon the silent yet historically polyphonic remnants of stone walls, marble capitals, and columns, in the prayerful hesychasm of the ancient Knezhino Monastery, the memory of its glorious patron - Saint Great Martyr George the Victorious was joyously and gratefully celebrated yesterday and today. The feast…

The celebration of Saint Demetrius in Bigorski

The celebration of the Holy and glorious Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessaloniki the Myrrh-gusher for the Sacred Bigorski Monastery is not just an annual commemoration, but also an essential grace-filled encounter with the Wonderworker, in the living tradition of the Orthodox Church. Beloved dearly by our Elder, Bishop of Antania, Mr. Parthenius and his monastic…

The Litany of Struga in its greatest glory

The festivity which still follows the most joyful celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord, brings special joy to the hearts of Christians not just in our country but also abroad. Thus, this year as well, the traditional Litany of Struga, which has turned into a national event gathering a huge multitude of faithful and…

The Resurrection of Christ – Holy Easter

A day of complete purification and salvation shines today with mighty heavenly light. The joy of the angels and the celestial song overwhelms the earthly beings. Man becomes one with God in an indissoluble union of love and glory. A celebration of human resurrection and the opening of the doors to eternity. Our Bigorski Monastery…

(Video) The Glory of St. Gregory Palamas in Rajchica

The Blessing of Saint Gregory Palamas, the Miracle-Worker of Thessaloniki, which abundantly pours upon us during the second week of the Honorable Fast, traditionally attracts many God-loving souls to the heavenly palace of the Victor. This year was no different. The prayerful call was heard in the hearts, and numerous devotees of this Divine servant…