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But she wept, wept and breathed greedily with her whole breast, as if sensing that she did not have long to breathe . . .

Anton Chekhov (1860-1904), from “Panikhida” (1886), translated from the Russian by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky “А она плакала, плакала и жадно дышала всей грудью, словно чувствовала, что ей недолго еще осталось дышать…”

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Memorial Saturdays + Родительские Субботы

Memorial Saturdays + Родительские Субботы

The holy fathers and mothers say that the entirety of this life is like a long road. A person carries along it all that one collects: the sins and passions, as well as the virtues and commitments to excellence. Irregardless of every striving, each of us ultimately ends up at the grave. One should never forget this, but rather should remain in vigilant and pious meditation, contemplating the…

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PENTECOST SATURDAY OF SOULS

PENTECOST SATURDAY OF SOULS

“From the early times, our Church dedicated Saturday to the souls. It is primarily the day of those who have fallen asleep. And Christians always took care, with memorial services and charitable acts done especially on Saturdays, to stay close to their dead and ask God for their repose and salvation. Even today one will see more people in graves on Saturdays than on any other day.

But why is…

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Well, welcome, in any case. I trust to find you both well?