On October 24, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the Council of Venerable Optina Elders The only memorial of the martyrs and confessors who shone in the Optina Hermitage was established with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill. And on October 23, we remembered one of the famous and popular saints - Saint Ambrose of Optina. The old man's whole life was an achievement of humility and patience. After becoming a monk, he suffered for many years with serious illnesses, but did not give up spiritual guidance: he supported everyone who turned to him in prayer and conversation. Bishop Joseph of Mozhaisk, rector of the Wodensky Monastery "Optina Postin", spoke about how the Optina elders' memorial days are held in the monastery. We are talking about God, the Gospel and Orthodoxy. If our cause is close to you, support SPAS.

On October 24, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the Council of Venerable Optina Elders The only memorial of the martyrs and confessors who shone in the Optina Hermitage was established with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill. And on October 23, we remembered one of the famous and popular saints - Saint Ambrose of Optina. The old man's whole life was an achievement of humility and patience. After becoming a monk, he suffered for many years with serious illnesses, but did not give up spiritual guidance: he supported everyone who turned to him in prayer and conversation. Bishop Joseph of Mozhaisk, rector of the Wodensky Monastery "Optina Postin", spoke about how the Optina elders' memorial days are held in the monastery. We are talking about God, the Gospel and Orthodoxy. If our cause is close to you, support SPAS.