There are thousands of churches in Holy Russia, but here are a few select ones you absolutely must visit once in your life, and I hope I will too!

1. The Church of the Transfiguration, Kizhi Island, Republic of Karelia

This gem of the Russian north dates back to 1714. According to the legend, its builder used just one axe and not a single nail in its construction. Afterwards, he threw the axe into Lake Onega so that no one could repeat his achievement.

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A Striking Episode btween a Nun and a Drunken Man at a Bus Stop

Follow the link for this incredible story about how a nun was confronted by a drunk and asked the question you see in the title of the blog post.

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Few may be aware that the Orthodox Church glorified the wife of Pontius Pilate Claudia Proscura as a saint. She is commemorated on November 9th.

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"A person who believes in God is filled with tremendous power, because knowledge is revealed through faith. Faith brings a person into living contact with the Lord, and everyone who turns to God with faith gains a special life experience."

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Some people are saying: “The time is not come to build the Lord’s house.”

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The reading is from the Gospel according to Saint John (5:1-15)

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Today the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the great emperor Saint Constantine, called "Equal-to-the-Apostles" for his service to the Church, as well as his mother, empress Saint Helen.

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Celebrating 25 years of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.

The film that made me a Star Wars fan when I was 5 years old in 1999.

I'm happy to say that I've seen every major theatrical release of TPM since 1999.

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