Prayer against Passions, Torments, Despair and Distress

Prayer of St Nikolaj (Velimirovic) to the Most-Holy Theotokos

Petrovskaya Icon of the Most Holy Mother of God: Cell of Hieromonk Mark.

The Feast of the Royal-Martyrs

“Why was Tsar Nicholas II persecuted, slandered and killed? Because he was Tsar, Tsar by the Grace of God. He was the bearer and incarnation of the Orthodox world view that the Tsar is the servant of God, the Anointed of God, and that to Him he must give an account for the people entrusted to him by destiny, for all his deeds and actions, not only those done personally, but also as Tsar. . . Thus did the Orthodox Russian people believe, thus has the Orthodox Church taught, and this did Tsar Nicholas acknowledge and sense. He was thoroughly penetrated by this awareness; he viewed his bearing of the Imperial crown as a service to God. He kept this in mind during all his important decisions, during all the responsible questions that arose. This is why he was so firm and unwavering in those questions about which he was convinced that such was the will of God; he stood firmly for that which seemed to him necessary for the good of the realm of which he was head.”Continue reading

Video Homily on Sunday of All Saints of the British Isles

“Britain will become an Orthodox country again when its people rediscover their Saints”

Following todays Liturgy Father Mark talks on the rich history of the Saints of the British Isles. In Wales there are many clues and signs leading us to the lives of the Saints, how do we learn more and how do we incorporate Holiness into our lives.

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Video Homily on Sunday of All Saints of the Russian Lands

“For you shall be Holy for I am Holy…” following todays Liturgy Father Mark spoke on the lives of All Saints who have shone forth from the Russian Lands.

From the Baptism of Rus to modern times Holy Rus has borne many Saints, examples to learn from and on how our lives can be lived on a path to holiness.

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Video Homily on the Eve of the Feast of All Saints

A short homily from Father Mark following small compline this evening on the Feast of All Saints which we will celebrate in the Liturgy tomorrow morning. Discussion on following in their footsteps and the ‘Seal of the Gift of the Holy Spirit’.

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