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September 21, 2026

Akathists to Ascetics and Monastics, Akathists to Church Fathers and Confessors, Orthodox Akathists, Romanian Orthodox Heritage

Akathist to Elder Saint Justin Pârvu

Discover the inspiring life of Saint Justin Pârvu, the Romanian Orthodox confessor who spent 16 years in Communist prisons—and thanked God for those years, calling them the most wonderful of his life because suffering helped sanctify and form his soul. Read the Akathist to Saint Justin Pârvu, a witness to faith, prayer, sacrifice, and perseverance under persecution.

August 25, 2026

American Life, Christian Persecution, Greek Archdiocese, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Petitions, War in Ukraine

An Open Appeal to GOARCH and the EP From Fr. Zechariah: Please Stop Supporting the Violent Persecutors of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church

A powerful Orthodox appeal exposing the persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, the OCU controversy, and GOARCH’s planned Zelensky “Beacon of Hope” award while calling Orthodox Christians to defend the persecuted Church.

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