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The blog includes recent church news and ministry updates of the Convent, as well as other information about Orthodox Christianity that may be useful to those who are either making their first steps in church or want to learn something new about our faith.
The Catalog of Good Deeds
2w ago
In our exploration of divine service, we turn our focus today to one of the shortest praise hymns, “Alleluia,” a familiar yet profound acclamation...
The post ‘Alleluia’: Exploring the Depth of the Shortest Doxology first appeared on The Catalog of Good Deeds ..read more
The Catalog of Good Deeds
3w ago
During Lent, church services take on a distinctive aura, marked by unique chants and texts that immerse us in a reflective, penitential state while...
The post Exploring the Lenten Triodion: A Journey through Penitence and Joy first appeared on The Catalog of Good Deeds ..read more
The Catalog of Good Deeds
1M ago
In the solemn period of Lent, the Church calls us toward fasting and ascetic living. Asceticism, at its core, is the pursuit of spiritual...
The post From Aristocrat to Ascetic: The Disguised Path of Saint Anastasia” first appeared on The Catalog of Good Deeds ..read more
The Catalog of Good Deeds
1M ago
Why do we engage in praising God, and does He necessitate our adoration? Among the multifaceted aspects of prayer, glorifying God stands out, yet...
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The Catalog of Good Deeds
2M ago
What steps should one take after committing sins that weigh heavily on the conscience, leading to avoidance of confession? It’s a dilemma faced by...
The post Navigating the Path to Confession after Grave Sins first appeared on The Catalog of Good Deeds ..read more
The Catalog of Good Deeds
2M ago
Throughout history, the Church has venerated and celebrated individuals who have lived lives pleasing to God, becoming vessels of the Holy Spirit. These saints,...
The post Miraculous Encounters: The Power of Saintly Relics first appeared on The Catalog of Good Deeds ..read more
The Catalog of Good Deeds
3M ago
The sign of the holy cross is a symbol steeped in profound meaning and history, a gesture that varies in significance and practice across...
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The Catalog of Good Deeds
3M ago
The approaching Feast of the Epiphany, in my view, vividly reveals the theme of God’s salvation of fallen humanity and the entire world. During...
The post Unveiling the Mystery: The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord first appeared on The Catalog of Good Deeds ..read more
The Catalog of Good Deeds
3M ago
The ox, the donkey, the sheep — how did these humble creatures find their way to the manger in the cherished Nativity scene? This...
The post Animals Witnessing the Nativity: Unraveling Their Mysterious Presence first appeared on The Catalog of Good Deeds ..read more
The Catalog of Good Deeds
4M ago
The ox, the donkey, the sheep — how did these humble creatures find their way to the manger in the cherished Nativity scene? This...
The post Animals Witnessing the Nativity: Unraveling Their Mysterious Presence first appeared on The Catalog of Good Deeds ..read more