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10/06/2026

🙏 Sterling Silver Cross with Holy Mandilion and Holy Belt
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This double-sided cross features the image of the Holy Mandilion on its front side. Around the image of the Savior stand saints Nicholas, Panteleimon and Spyridon.

On the reverse side, there is an icon of the Holy Cincture (Belt) of the Theotokos.

The piece is available in two variations: classic 925 sterling silver for lovers of simplicity, or gold-plated silver for those who prefer a warm glow. The compact size of the cross makes it perfect for everyday wear.

Characteristics:
Dimensions: 3x2,5 cm
Material: 925 sterling silver (with or without gold plating)

09/06/2026

08/06/2026

🙏 Mount Athos icon Paul the Apostle
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The icon is made on a particle board with the use of the most advanced imprinting and production techniques. The background is decorated in a way that gives the impression of glossy gilding.

Paul the Apostle is the patron saint of Corinth and Kavala and the founder of the Greek Church. Part of his holy relics are kept in the monastery of Koutloumousiou in Mount Athos.

Paul was born in Tarsus, Cilicia. A Pharisee by upbringing, he came from the tribe of Benjamin. At birth he was given the name Saul.

At first Paul was a vehement persecutor of Christianity. He even assisted the executioners of Stephen the First Martyr by holding their cloaks while they stoned him.

Around AD 36 Paul went to Damascus to arrest the Christians there. On his way he was suddenly blinded by a sudden bright light, whereupon he heard the voice of God: "Saul, Saul! Why do you persecute me?" Christ then told him to go to Ananias, who healed him of his blindness and baptized him. Thus, his conversion happened, after which Paul became the greatest preacher of the gospel.

He was called the Apostle to the Gentiles because of his four great apostolic journeys. He wrote the 14 epistles that are part of the New Testament. His struggle to spread the gospel is evident in his deeds and in the epistles he left behind. Paul the apostle proclaims: "It is not I who live, but Christ lives in me" (Galatians 2:20). That is, it is no longer I, the old man, who live, but Christ lives in me. And further, "Christ is all and in all" (Colossians 3:11).

He participated in the Apostolic Council, which abolished the Law of Moses and circumcision and opened the door of faith to the gentiles.

According to tradition, Paul was martyred by beheading in Rome between AD 64 and 67.

He preached in Jerusalem, Antioch, Asia Minor, Cyprus, Greece, Malta, Rome, France, Spain, and other places.

His memory is commemorated along with that of Peter the Apostle on June 29.

04/06/2026

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Vaskania and the Evil Eye in the Orthodox Christian Tradition
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„Am fost deocheat”: cm privește Biserica răul de ochi?
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"Меня сглазили": как Церковь относится к сглазу?
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«На мене је бачен урок»: став Цркве о уроку
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«На мене наврочили»: як Церква ставиться до наврочення?
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Η βασκανία και το «κακό μάτι» στην ορθόδοξη χριστιανική παράδοση
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What does the Orthodox Church say about Vaskania (the Evil Eye)? Does it really exist? What is the most effective prayer against it? .

03/06/2026

🙏 Sterling Silver Cross
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A minimalist sterling silver neck cross with a glass rhinestone set in the center of the front side.

Dimensions: 1,7x1,3cm
Weight: 1,7g

02/06/2026

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Tomorrow, 03 June on Mount Athos - Feast of the Holy Great Sovereigns Constantine and Helen.

In order to submit a note or light a candle on Mount Athos, it is no longer required to go to the Holy Mountain on your own: you can submit your memorials to the monastery at any time using our online form ⬆️

02/06/2026

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01/06/2026

🙏 Andrei Rublev's Icon of The Holy Trinity
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A copy of the Holy Trinity icon by the 15th century painter Andrei Rublev.

The icon is made on a particle board with the use of the most advanced imprinting and production techniques. The background is decorated in a way that gives the impression of glossy gilding.

The icon of the Hospitality of Abraham, or the Holy Trinity, is a masterpiece of Orthodox iconography. Abraham's hospitality is described in the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament (Genesis, ch. 18). According to Genesis, Abraham was sitting near his tent by the oak of Mamre when three wanderers approached him. He hastened to greet the Lord, with cordiality and respect, and offered the guests a meal. During this visit, the wanderers revealed to Abraham that his wife, Sarah, would have a son.

The church saw in this visit three angels, a type of the Holy Trinity.

It is significant that Abraham and Sarah are absent from Rublev's icon, and the iconographer focuses on the three angels. On the table is a chalice, symbolizing the future sacrifice of the Lamb of God. Behind the middle angel is the Tree of Life, which God planted in paradise. Behind the angel on the left are the chambers, symbolizing the image of God's housekeeping. Behind the angel on the right we see a mountain, symbolizing the ascension of the spirit to heaven.

The three figures seem to be in conversation and are in indissoluble unity with one another. Perhaps the topic of their conversation is the imminent coming of the Son of God into the world. Intentionally, it is not mentioned who each Trinity Person is, since the image refers to the concept of the Trinity and not to each person individually.

31/05/2026

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Tomorrow, 01 June on Mount Athos
On Monday after Pentecost, the feast in honor of the Holy Spirit is celebrated, established by the Church to affirm the Divinity of the Holy Spirit and His consubstantiality with the Father and the Son. The Holy Spirit, being self-governing and omnipotent, is the source of all life and wisdom. His procession from the Father is incomprehensible to man, just as is the birth of the Son. The Church confesses this mystery, following the teaching of the Savior.

The Holy Spirit enriches a person with spiritual gifts and virtues, making him a good tree that bears good fruits, such as love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, mercy, faith, meekness, temperance.

In order to submit a note or light a candle on Mount Athos, it is no longer required to go to the Holy Mountain on your own: you can submit your memorials to the monastery at any time using our online form ⬆️