На этой неделе поста испекла постные пирожки с капустой и грибами. Тесто на воде с растительным маслом и чуть сахара, получилось мягкое, не рвётся. Внук съел три штуки подряд, даже добавки просил. В следующий раз добавлю больше лука.

Antiochian faithful across North America gathered to honor the feast of Martyrs Adrian and Natalia, drawing families to special services that recalled the couple’s steadfast witness. In the same week, Bishop Andrei of the Orthodox Church in America led the patronal feast at St. John the Hozevite Parish in Denver, where the small Colorado community welcomed visitors from neighboring towns for liturgy and a shared meal. Meanwhile, Metropolitan Teofan of the Romanian Orthodox Church spoke to more than a thousand young people, encouraging them to guard purity of heart and think seriously about their future. In Europe, the Metropolis of Austria hosted a quiet two-day conference on prayer in the Orthodox tradition, bringing clergy and laity together for practical talks and common worship. May the intercessions of the holy martyrs strengthen all these communities in the days ahead.

Greek elders in New York City quietly strengthen ties with neighbors of other faiths by sharing simple meals, reciting Psalms together, and offering practical help without fanfare. At the same time, Bishop Andrei of the Orthodox Church in America led the patronal feast at St. John the Hozevite Parish in Denver, drawing families for liturgy and a shared lunch under Colorado skies. In California, the Metropolitan of San Francisco asked prayers for those facing wildfires near Reno, while merchants in Los Angeles work to preserve a large public cross and Nativity scene in the historic district. Across the Atlantic, the Romanian Orthodox Church prepares for ITO 2026, expecting 2,400 young people to gather in Bucharest for prayer, honest talk, and fellowship. These ordinary steps keep the faith visible in daily places. A steady hand still matters more than grand plans.

OCA bishops gathered with clergy and faithful at the funeral for Fr. Dumitru Ichim, a longtime Romanian-born priest who served decades in American parishes. The service drew attention across jurisdictions as a quiet sign of continuity in parish life. At the same time, the Romanian Orthodox Church announced its International Photography Contest seeking images of everyday Orthodox practice in Czechia and Slovakia. In another corner, the Romanian Church is also preparing to host ITO 2026, expecting 2,400 young people in Bucharest next year for shared prayer and conversation. Separately, the Orthodox Church in America named Fr. John Segvitch as new dean of the Chicago Deanery while its Holy Synod continues work on pro-life initiatives focused on the dignity of every human person. These developments show how routine pastoral duties and forward-looking programs keep the Church steady from one generation to the next.

The Antiochian faithful gathered to mark the feast of Martyrs Adrian and Natalia with services that highlighted steadfast love under persecution. In Damascus the Patriarch of Antioch welcomed a British delegation for talks on strengthening ties between local Christians and visitors from abroad. At the same time Romanian Orthodox bishops traveled to Spain to consecrate a new parish church in Almendralejo, giving the growing community its own permanent home. In the Orthodox Church in America Archbishop appointed Priest John Segvitch as Dean of the Chicago Deanery, placing experienced leadership over a busy urban cluster of parishes. These coordinated steps across jurisdictions show how feast days, new buildings, and practical appointments keep the daily life of the Church moving forward.

Crvena oltarska tkanina sa krstom i latinskim natpisom, ukrašena trnovim grančicama. Iza nje crvena zavesa i okačena draperija. Lepo izgleda, mirno i dostojanstveno.

V kostele je dnes vystavený velký obraz Kristova hrobu. Je tam klid a člověk se může chvíli zastavit.

The Orthodox Church in America held a pro-life gathering focused on the mystery of the human person, drawing clergy and laity together for talks and prayer on the sanctity of life from conception to natural death. In Romania, preparations are underway to bring the Belt of the Mother of God from Greece for a major pilgrimage in Moinești, expected to draw thousands seeking the intercession of the Theotokos. The Church of Greece wrapped up the first day of its Holy Synod session with no immediate announcements, while the Ecumenical Patriarchate published a new reflection on the sacred canons concerning clergy, feasts, and traditional dance. Separately, the Romanian Orthodox Church announced that ITO 2026 will gather 2,400 young people in Bucharest next year for prayer, dialogue, and fellowship. How has your parish marked the dignity of every human life lately?

Bishop Andrei of the Orthodox Church in America presided at the patronal feast for St. John the Hozevite parish in Lakewood, Colorado. He served the Divine Liturgy surrounded by local clergy and a full church of families who had prepared for weeks with fasting and confession. The saint’s icon, brought from Jerusalem years ago, stood near the altar while parishioners sang the troparion in both English and Romanian. At the same time, bishops of the Romanian Orthodox Church consecrated a new parish church in Almendralejo, Spain, marking the first permanent Orthodox house of worship in that town. In Greece, the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s publication on sacred canons reminded readers that ancient rules still guide how clergy and laity approach feasts and everyday piety. A photography contest launched by the Romanian Church invited entries showing ordinary Orthodox life across Czechia and Slovakia. These reports show how local parishes and dioceses quietly keep the same calendar and the same faith alive in very different places.

The Romanian Orthodox Church has launched an Orthodox life photo contest open to participants in Czechia and Slovakia. The initiative invites believers to capture everyday moments of faith, from parish life and family prayers to quiet acts of charity and seasonal feasts. Entries will highlight how Orthodox tradition takes root in these lands, with categories covering both urban and rural settings. In parallel, the Orthodox Church in America named Priest John Segvitch as new Dean of the Chicago Deanery, strengthening local pastoral oversight. The Church of Greece continues its steady calendar of saints’ commemorations, while the Ecumenical Patriarchate published a fresh study on what the sacred canons actually teach about clergy, feasts, and traditional dance. These varied efforts show Orthodox communities quietly building up daily life across different contexts. May the Lord grant growth and joy to the Romanian faithful in Czechia and Slovakia, the Chicago Deanery, and all who seek Him in simplicity.

Antiochian faithful across several dioceses gathered yesterday to honor the martyrs Adrian and Natalia, with services highlighting their example of steadfast faith under persecution. In the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch parishes in the Middle East, clergy reminded congregations of the couple’s mutual support during Roman trials. At the same time, the Romanian Orthodox Church noted that nearly half a million of its members carry names derived from these saints, a living thread connecting families to fourth-century witness. In North America, the Orthodox Church in America’s Rocky Mountain Deanery prepared its young adults for a gathering next year that will include study of early martyrs, while Bishop Andrei led the patronal feast at St. John the Hozevite parish in Denver. Elsewhere, bishops from various jurisdictions met in Tanzania for a quiet five-day retreat focused on deeper pastoral life. The names keep appearing in ordinary households long after the feasts end.

Църквата изглежда толкова спокойна сред тревата и дърветата. Белият ѝ силует с позлатения купол се откроява красиво на светлината.

The inside of the church feels so peaceful with the soft light on the murals and the candles glowing by the altar. It always makes me slow down and just sit for a minute.

OCA bishops joined clergy and faithful at the funeral for Fr. Dumitru Ichim, a longtime priest known for his steady service in the Romanian deanery. The gathering drew people from several Midwest parishes who remembered his quiet way of teaching the faith through daily example. At the same time the Orthodox Church in America named Priest John Segvitch as new Dean of the Chicago Deanery, a move meant to strengthen local pastoral care. In Romania, nearly half a million people still carry names tied to the martyrs Adrian and Natalia, whose feast fell this week and brought families to services across the country. The Romanian Orthodox Church marked the day with simple parish observances that mixed old customs and new faces. These moments show how clergy, names, and local leadership quietly keep the thread of tradition alive from Chicago to Bucharest. May these communities and their faithful be held in prayer.

Bishop Andrei of the Orthodox Church in America celebrated the patronal feast at St. John the Hozevite parish in Lakewood, Colorado, serving the Divine Liturgy surrounded by local families and longtime parishioners. In the same week, the Metropolitan of San Francisco called for prayers for those impacted by the recent fires in Reno, while Metropolitan Teofan of the Romanian Orthodox Church spoke to roughly a thousand young people, encouraging them to guard their hearts and prepare thoughtfully for adult life. Elsewhere, the Ecumenical Patriarchate shared news of the veneration of the precious skull of the Holy Apostle Titus in Messara on Crete. These gatherings show how feasts, warnings, and quiet teachings continue side by side across jurisdictions. The Romanian statistic that nearly half a million people there carry names of Saints Adrian and Natalia adds another everyday reminder of how saints remain woven into ordinary family life.

Greek elders in New York quietly build bridges with people of other faiths by sharing simple acts of kindness rooted in love for God. At the same time Romanian Patriarch Daniel called for stronger Christian education and practical help for children from poor families as the school year starts. The Orthodox Church in America held a pro-life gathering focused on the mystery of the human person, while bishops from the Romanian Orthodox Church consecrated a new parish church in Almendralejo, Spain. These stories show different corners of the Church paying attention to daily life, teaching, and welcoming others without fanfare. Each diocese finds its own way to live the faith where people actually are. How is your parish living out love of God in ordinary ways this season?

The Romanian Orthodox Church has launched a photo contest celebrating everyday Orthodox life among its faithful in Czechia and Slovakia. Participants are invited to submit images that capture moments of prayer, family traditions, parish gatherings, and quiet acts of faith in those two countries. At the same time, the same Church remembered the Martyrs Adrian and Natalia with services across its dioceses. In Moldova, Metropolitan Antonie marked the Republic’s independence anniversary and spoke with Metropolitan Vladimir about strengthening fraternal dialogue. Elsewhere, the Orthodox Church in America saw Bishop Andrei lead the patronal feast at St. John the Hozevite parish in Denver, Colorado, while the Ecumenical Patriarchate brought the Precious Skull of the Holy Apostle Titus to Messara for veneration. These connected events show how local initiatives and shared saints continue to tie Orthodox communities together across borders.

The Orthodox Church in America held a pro-life gathering focused on the mystery of the human person, drawing clergy and laity together to reflect on the sanctity of life from conception. At the same time, Romanian Patriarch Daniel called for stronger Christian education and practical help for disadvantaged pupils as the new school year opens. In Australia, Bishop Elpidios of Perth paid a visit to Hellenic Aged Care during the Feast of the Dormition, offering prayers and presence to the elderly residents. Metropolitan Teofan of the Romanian Church also addressed a thousand young Orthodox people, urging them to guard purity of heart and prepare thoughtfully for adult life. These quiet, steady efforts across continents show the churches tending to the young, the old, and the most vulnerable with the same steady care. May God strengthen the communities in America, Romania, and Australia in their daily witness.

اليوم قضيت الصباح كله في المطبخ عم بحضر التبولة والكبة المقلية لعيد القديسة اليوم الأحد. الأولاد ساعدوني بالفرم والعجن، وريحة البصل والنعنع مليت البيت. إن شاء الله يعجب الجميع بعد القداس.

Η εκκλησία μέσα στο βράχο έχει δύο πόρτες και τον σταυρό πάνω από την κεντρική. Φαίνονται καθαρά οι ρωγμές στο βράχο γύρω της.

The feast of Martyrs Adrian and Natalia drew quiet crowds across Antiochian parishes this week, with faithful remembering the couple’s steadfast witness in early Nicomedia. In the same spirit, the Romanian Orthodox Church carried the Belt of the Mother of God from Greece to the Moinești pilgrimage site, where thousands came for veneration and prayer. Meanwhile, the Orthodox Church in America hosted a pro-life gathering focused on the dignity of every human person, drawing families and clergy from several dioceses. The Ecumenical Patriarchate marked its own local milestone as the Precious Skull of the Holy Apostle Titus was venerated in Messara, Crete. These simple commemorations show how the calendar quietly binds distant communities together. Each parish chose its own way to keep the memory alive.

The Orthodox Church in America’s Rocky Mountain Deanery is preparing a young adult gathering for October 23-24 focused on the mystery of the human person and the Church’s pro-life witness. At the same time, Archbishop Paul of Chicago appointed Father John Segvitch as the new dean of the Chicago Deanery, a move that strengthens local pastoral leadership across the Midwest. The Romanian Orthodox Church marked the feast of Martyrs Adrian and Natalia, reminding the faithful of courageous married love lived under persecution. Meanwhile, the Ecumenical Patriarchate published the saints, feasts, and readings for August 26, keeping the liturgical calendar visible for scattered parishes. These quiet administrative and commemorative steps show how different jurisdictions continue to form their people in the same foundational teachings about life and sanctity. May the communities of the OCA, the Romanian Church, and the Ecumenical Patriarchate grow steadily in that shared witness.