Christmas Gift for Ukraine!

It’s that time of year again and we are relying on your generosity to ensure a happier Christmas for many children who are much in need. This year we are asking for monetary donation only, as we have a backlog of shoeboxes and it is very costly to ship them....
A Romanian Mom’s Miracle Pregnancy

A Romanian Mom’s Miracle Pregnancy

Peter Baklinski July 04, 2012 Life Site News Daniela Popa’s husband was away on spiritual retreat in Mount Athos, Greece, when she suddenly began to experience a high fever that she could not bring under control. It was May 2005. Daniela’s worries increased when she...
40 DAY MEMORIAL FOR THE DEAD

40 DAY MEMORIAL FOR THE DEAD

In the Eastern Church it is customary to remember our departed brothers and sisters in a special way on the fortieth day after their death. We recall that after Christ our Savior rose from the dead, destroying death and conquering Hades, He appeared on many occasions...
How Can We Best Honor Our Departed Loved Ones?

How Can We Best Honor Our Departed Loved Ones?

Archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco St. John, We often see the desire of relatives of the deceased to conduct funerals and construct tombs as lavishly as possible. Large funds are sometimes spent on luxurious monuments. Relatives and friends spend much money on...