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The Monastery of the Holy Fathers of Mount Athos in Kirikla: A Living Spiritual Jewel at the Gates of Tallinn

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The Monastery of the Holy Fathers of Mount Athos in Kirikla: A Living Spiritual Jewel at the Gates of Tallinn EAOC MONASTIC LIFE · THEOLOGY · ESTONIAN SPIRITUAL CULTURE How the EAOC’s new monastic community in Harju County is restoring Estonia’s monastic life, strengthening the Constantinopolitan tradition, and bringing spiritual value to the Church, the Republic of Estonia, and the greater Tallinn region In February 2026, the public learned that…

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How to Fast Like the Early Christians: The Orthodox Fasting Guide for Beginners

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How to Fast Like the Early Christians: The Orthodox Fasting Guide for Beginners A comprehensive guide to understanding and practicing Orthodox Christian fasting traditions from Great Lent to weekly fasts Author : Martinus Vaicarius (Martin Vaik) 1. Introduction: Rediscovering an Ancient Spiritual Discipline Fasting is one of the oldest and most universally practiced spiritual disciplines in Christianity. Yet for many modern Christians, particularly those raised in Western Protestant traditions, fasting…