Its tough to fit all of my positive and memorable experiences from this trip on one page. This trip definitely gave me a new perspective on how other parts of the world perceive the faith. We escorted bringing the relics of St Elizabeth with us and we were treated like family as if we have […]
From visiting many exquisite churches and monasteries to driving through the countryside our trip to Belarus was an experience I will never forget. . Meeting the youth from Belarus was a great way to get to know more about the country. Being taught what the norms are in Belarus and seeing how different it is […]
“Sorry, but where is Belarus?” the polite, but marked confusion on my coworker’s face was not an uncommon occurrence as I relayed my summer travel plans. Like many people in America, Belarus is often lumped in with Russia or the former Soviet Union. Therefore, not many know that it even exists, or perhaps how it […]
In the beginning of my summer this year, I went to Belarus. Reflecting on my walks through stunning churches and museums, I realized my experiences far outweighed my expectations. I assumed that Minsk and Moscow were similar, and that Polotsk and Saint Petersburg would give me the same feeling. However, after my ten day trip, […]
What is Monarchy and What Example Can it Serve for Today’s Youth? Katia Kallaur, St Seraphim Memorial Church, Sea Cliff, NY: – I brought my children to the symposium, because it’s very important that they participate in such events. Maybe they don’t understand everything now, because they didn’t cover these topics in school. But I […]
Thoughts after the symposium “Remembering the 100th year of the Royal Martyrs” Nicholas Straut, St Elizabeth Parish, Rocky Hill, NJ: – I attended a similar symposium last year; everything having to do with the history of Russia is interesting to me. I learned a lot from today’s lecture. It was interesting to contrast contemporary forms […]
