Elder of Our Time: Northerners Recall Priest Yevgeny SokolovYevgeny Sokolov, a priest from Arkhangelsk, transitioned from software engineering to spiritual mentorship, with his life marked by the Shiyes protests and service at a university church.
Cleansing ritual at Chita datsan ahead of SagaalganA ritual bonfire called Dugzhuuba will be lit at the Chita datsan on February 16 to purge evil spirits, diseases, and past year's troubles before the Sagaalgan festival.
Great Lent 2026: Dates, Meaning, and RulesIn 2026, Great Lent for Orthodox Christians will last from February 23 to April 11. This period is dedicated not only to dietary restrictions but also to spiritual purification.
Voronezh soap 'Rus' renamed over halal scandalA member of Russia's Human Rights Council sparked outrage after noticing halal certification on soap named 'Rus', leading to its renaming.
Why you shouldn’t mistreat cats on January 26We explain the signs and beliefs associated with this folk date, which was a day for staying indoors and observing felines for clues about the weather and health.
Filippov Day: Why Laziness Is Prohibited on January 22January 22 is Filippov Day in the folk calendar, dedicated to St. Philip of Moscow. Traditions on this day encourage productivity and include omens for the future.
Maslenitsa 2026 Dates Set for February 16-22Maslenitsa, the pre-Lenten festival, will be observed from February 16 to 22, 2026. The celebration precedes Great Lent, which begins on February 23 after Easter on April 12.
Epiphany ice bathing in Ryazan draws enthusiastic participantsOn the night of January 18-19, residents and visitors gathered at Orekhovoye Lake in Ryazan for the annual Epiphany ice bathing ritual. Many sought spiritual renewal or to test their limits in the frigid waters.
15 Questions for a Young Altai PriestFather Ioann Efimets, a young priest in Barnaul (Altai Krai, Russia), answers common questions about faith, church practice and everyday moral dilemmas.
Kemerovo «clown in a cassock» becomes monkWhy a well-known Kemerovo host abruptly chose monastic life: the story of Vitaly Vydriganov, once a hospital clown, now Father Sofrony, building a men’s monastery and helping people through prayer.
