28/43: The Light of Christ: St. Seraphim of Sarov
28. The Light of Christ
A reading of the Spiritual Instructions of Saint Seraphim of Sarov. Saint Seraphim (1759, Kursk -1833, Sarov) is one of the most renowned Russian monks and mystics in the Orthodox Church. Generally considered the greatest of the 19th century elders, he is remembered for extending the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson, and taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit. Nicholas Motovilov, wrote most of what we know about him today. Saint Seraphim was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1903.
Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved. ~St. Seraphim
These readings are from Vol.1 of the Little Russian Philokalia published by the St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood.
Our Heavenly Mother has Returned
On Monday, September 10, the Media Office of the Eastern American Diocese released a film, entitled Our Heavenly Mother has Returned, detailing the pilgrimage of the Protectress of the Russian Diaspora, the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God, to the Diocese of Kursk in September 2017.
В понедельник, 10 сентября, пресс-служба Восточно-Американской епархии выпустила фильм под названием Наша Небесная Матерь вернулась, в котором подробно описывается паломничество Одигитрии Русского Рассеяния, Курской Коренной иконы Божией Матери, в Курскую епархию в сентябре 2017 года.
34/43: On Repentance: St. Seraphim of Sarov
34. On Repentance
A reading of the Spiritual Instructions of Saint Seraphim of Sarov. Saint Seraphim (1759, Kursk -1833, Sarov) is one of the most renowned Russian monks and mystics in the Orthodox Church. Generally considered the greatest of the 19th century elders, he is remembered for extending the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson, and taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit. Nicholas Motovilov, wrote most of what we know about him today. Saint Seraphim was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1903.
Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved. ~St. Seraphim
These readings are from Vol.1 of the Little Russian Philokalia published by the St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood.
41/43: Instruction On Leading the Anchoritic Life: St. Seraphim of Sarov
41. Reply to a Brother Who Asked Instruction On Leading the Anchoritic Life
A reading of the Spiritual Instructions of Saint Seraphim of Sarov. Saint Seraphim (1759, Kursk -1833, Sarov) is one of the most renowned Russian monks and mystics in the Orthodox Church. Generally considered the greatest of the 19th century elders, he is remembered for extending the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson, and taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit. Nicholas Motovilov, wrote most of what we know about him today. Saint Seraphim was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1903.
Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved. ~St. Seraphim
These readings are from Vol.1 of the Little Russian Philokalia published by the St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood.
18/43: Duties & Love Toward One's Neighbor: St. Seraphim of Sarov
18. Duties & Love Toward One's Neighbor
A reading of the Spiritual Instructions of Saint Seraphim of Sarov. Saint Seraphim (1759, Kursk -1833, Sarov) is one of the most renowned Russian monks and mystics in the Orthodox Church. Generally considered the greatest of the 19th century elders, he is remembered for extending the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson, and taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit. Nicholas Motovilov, wrote most of what we know about him today. Saint Seraphim was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1903.
Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved. ~St. Seraphim
These readings are from Vol.1 of the Little Russian Philokalia published by the St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood.
19/43: Duties to (Religious) Superiors: St. Seraphim of Sarov
19. On the Duties of Those Subject to Superiors
A reading of the Spiritual Instructions of Saint Seraphim of Sarov. Saint Seraphim (1759, Kursk -1833, Sarov) is one of the most renowned Russian monks and mystics in the Orthodox Church. Generally considered the greatest of the 19th century elders, he is remembered for extending the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson, and taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit. Nicholas Motovilov, wrote most of what we know about him today. Saint Seraphim was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1903.
Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved. ~St. Seraphim
These readings are from Vol.1 of the Little Russian Philokalia published by the St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood.
40/43: Instruction to a Novice: St. Seraphim of Sarov
40. Instruction to a Novice
A reading of the Spiritual Instructions of Saint Seraphim of Sarov. Saint Seraphim (1759, Kursk -1833, Sarov) is one of the most renowned Russian monks and mystics in the Orthodox Church. Generally considered the greatest of the 19th century elders, he is remembered for extending the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson, and taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit. Nicholas Motovilov, wrote most of what we know about him today. Saint Seraphim was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1903.
Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved. ~St. Seraphim
These readings are from Vol.1 of the Little Russian Philokalia published by the St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood.
42/43: What an Abbot Should Be: St. Seraphim of Sarov
42. What an Abbot Should Be
A reading of the Spiritual Instructions of Saint Seraphim of Sarov. Saint Seraphim (1759, Kursk -1833, Sarov) is one of the most renowned Russian monks and mystics in the Orthodox Church. Generally considered the greatest of the 19th century elders, he is remembered for extending the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson, and taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit. Nicholas Motovilov, wrote most of what we know about him today. Saint Seraphim was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1903.
Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved. ~St. Seraphim
These readings are from Vol.1 of the Little Russian Philokalia published by the St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood.
20/43: Do Not Judge Your Neighbor: St. Seraphim of Sarov
20. Do Not Judge Your Neighbor
A reading of the Spiritual Instructions of Saint Seraphim of Sarov. Saint Seraphim (1759, Kursk -1833, Sarov) is one of the most renowned Russian monks and mystics in the Orthodox Church. Generally considered the greatest of the 19th century elders, he is remembered for extending the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson, and taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit. Nicholas Motovilov, wrote most of what we know about him today. Saint Seraphim was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1903.
Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved. ~St. Seraphim
These readings are from Vol.1 of the Little Russian Philokalia published by the St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood.
1-4/43: God - Holy Trinity - The Incarnation - Faith: St. Seraphim of Sarov
1. On God
2. On the Mystery of the Holy Trinity
3. On the Reasons Why Jesus Christ Came into the World
4. On Faith
A reading of the Spiritual Instructions of Saint Seraphim of Sarov. Saint Seraphim (1759, Kursk -1833, Sarov) is one of the most renowned Russian monks and mystics in the Orthodox Church. Generally considered the greatest of the 19th century elders, he is remembered for extending the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson, and taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit. Nicholas Motovilov, wrote most of what we know about him today. Saint Seraphim was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1903.
Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved. ~St. Seraphim
These readings are from Vol.1 of the Little Russian Philokalia published by the St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood.
17/43: On Works of Mercy: St. Seraphim of Sarov
17. On Works of Mercy
A reading of the Spiritual Instructions of Saint Seraphim of Sarov. Saint Seraphim (1759, Kursk -1833, Sarov) is one of the most renowned Russian monks and mystics in the Orthodox Church. Generally considered the greatest of the 19th century elders, he is remembered for extending the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson, and taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit. Nicholas Motovilov, wrote most of what we know about him today. Saint Seraphim was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1903.
Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved. ~St. Seraphim
These readings are from Vol.1 of the Little Russian Philokalia published by the St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood.
37/43: On Solitude and Silence: St. Seraphim of Sarov
37. On Solitude and Silence
A reading of the Spiritual Instructions of Saint Seraphim of Sarov. Saint Seraphim (1759, Kursk -1833, Sarov) is one of the most renowned Russian monks and mystics in the Orthodox Church. Generally considered the greatest of the 19th century elders, he is remembered for extending the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson, and taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit. Nicholas Motovilov, wrote most of what we know about him today. Saint Seraphim was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1903.
Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved. ~St. Seraphim
These readings are from Vol.1 of the Little Russian Philokalia published by the St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood.
In Memory of Vladyki Laurus. v Pamyati Vladyko Lavr
Metropolitan Laurus Skurla (1928-2008) fell asleep in the Lord today. If it were not for his bravery and vision, the reconciliation between the Church in the rodina and the Church abroad would have never occurred.
He passed away quietly, in his sleep. That was the way of it for this simple and unpretentious man. He would not desire fulsome eulogies or excessive grief. That is why I chose the Easter tropar, Khristos Voskrese (Christ is Risen) as the musical backdrop.
This is a Paschal occurrence in the midst of the Lent. It would not surprise me to see people do as was done at the canonisation of St Serafim Sarovsky. It was Lent, yet, they sang Khristos Voskrese. Shall it happen again?
Vechnaya Pamyat, Valdyko!
I am still absorbing this news, excuse me.
from an ordinary Orthodox Christian,
Vostorgina01
Престольный праздник - Малый Вход
Малый вход в день преподобного Серафима Саровского Чудотворца, Август 1, 2008 Св. Серафимовский Приход в Сий Клифе, Нью Иорк. Служит Епископ Иоанн Каракасский, О. Серафим Ган, О. Павел Волков, О. Андрей Соммер, О. Роман Крассовский, О. Леонид Кишковский, О. Георгий Каллаур, О. Михаил Тарховской, О. Андрей Семянко, О. Сергий Ледковский, О. Вадим Ган, О. Игорь Паначев, О. Евгений Каллаур, О. Николай Ольховский, и др.
The Great Entrance during the St. Seraphim of Sarov feast day with Bishop John of Caracas serving (stseraphimschurch.org)
36/43: On Vigilance Against Temptations: St. Seraphim of Sarov
36. On Vigilance Against Temptations
A reading of the Spiritual Instructions of Saint Seraphim of Sarov. Saint Seraphim (1759, Kursk -1833, Sarov) is one of the most renowned Russian monks and mystics in the Orthodox Church. Generally considered the greatest of the 19th century elders, he is remembered for extending the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson, and taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit. Nicholas Motovilov, wrote most of what we know about him today. Saint Seraphim was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1903.
Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved. ~St. Seraphim
These readings are from Vol.1 of the Little Russian Philokalia published by the St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood.
31/43: Against Too Great Solicitude: St. Seraphim of Sarov
31. Against Too Great Solicitude
A reading of the Spiritual Instructions of Saint Seraphim of Sarov. Saint Seraphim (1759, Kursk -1833, Sarov) is one of the most renowned Russian monks and mystics in the Orthodox Church. Generally considered the greatest of the 19th century elders, he is remembered for extending the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson, and taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit. Nicholas Motovilov, wrote most of what we know about him today. Saint Seraphim was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1903.
Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved. ~St. Seraphim
These readings are from Vol.1 of the Little Russian Philokalia published by the St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood.
St. Seraphim Memorial Church to the Reunification | Sea Cliff, NY
PRODUCED BY: Media Office of the Eastern American Diocese
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On Wednesday, August 1, on the feast of the Finding of the Relics of St. Seraphim of Sarov, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in St. Seraphim's Church in Sea Cliff, NY, on the occasion of the parish's patronal feast.
In accordance with the resolution of the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Church Abroad of June 14, 2012, St. Seraphim's Church received the status of a Memorial Church to the restoration of the fullness of brotherly communion and unity within the Russian Orthodox Church. The church's frescoes are to be dedicated to the entire 1000-year path of the Russian Orthodox Church, from the Christianization of Russia to the signing of the Act of Canonical Communion. Work continues on the frescoes.
24/43: On Peace of Soul: St. Seraphim of Sarov
24. On Peace of Soul
A reading of the Spiritual Instructions of Saint Seraphim of Sarov. Saint Seraphim (1759, Kursk -1833, Sarov) is one of the most renowned Russian monks and mystics in the Orthodox Church. Generally considered the greatest of the 19th century elders, he is remembered for extending the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson, and taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit. Nicholas Motovilov, wrote most of what we know about him today. Saint Seraphim was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1903.
Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved. ~St. Seraphim
These readings are from Vol.1 of the Little Russian Philokalia published by the St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood.
15/43: On Illness: St. Seraphim of Sarov
15. On Illnesses
A reading of the Spiritual Instructions of Saint Seraphim of Sarov. Saint Seraphim (1759, Kursk -1833, Sarov) is one of the most renowned Russian monks and mystics in the Orthodox Church. Generally considered the greatest of the 19th century elders, he is remembered for extending the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson, and taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit. Nicholas Motovilov, wrote most of what we know about him today. Saint Seraphim was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1903.
Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved. ~St. Seraphim
These readings are from Vol.1 of the Little Russian Philokalia published by the St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood.
9-12/43: Loquacity - Prayer - Tears - Sorrow: St. Seraphim of Sarov
9. On Loquacity
10. On Prayer
11. On Tears
12. On Sorrow
A reading of the Spiritual Instructions of Saint Seraphim of Sarov. Saint Seraphim (1759, Kursk -1833, Sarov) is one of the most renowned Russian monks and mystics in the Orthodox Church. Generally considered the greatest of the 19th century elders, he is remembered for extending the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson, and taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit. Nicholas Motovilov, wrote most of what we know about him today. Saint Seraphim was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1903.
Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved. ~St. Seraphim
These readings are from Vol.1 of the Little Russian Philokalia published by the St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood.