The Russian word "iskra", translates into English as "spark". As the name of our publication, the word "iskra" symbolizes the inner spiritual "spark" which Doukhobors believe to be the manifestation of God in each human being. In 1945, John J Verigin (the late Honourary Chairman of the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ - USCC) suggested this name for the official USCC Newsletter (which had been published since 1943), to symbolize and encourage the on-going process of spiritual revival and growth among its readers. 
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Current Issue (#2050) - January 1 Января, 2012
Cover Photo:This eagle was perched on a tree, 300 feet away from the MIR Centre for Peace, patrolling the forest below.
Present across a range of beliefs or philosophies; the eagle represents spiritual protection, carries prayers, and brings strength, courage, wisdom, illumination of spirit,healing, creation... The eagle has an ability to see hidden spiritual truths, rising above the material to see the spiritual...
~ Steve Hoodicoff photo
Who I AM is Us
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Tolstoy and the Doukhobors
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Review, Restructure and Hope for 2012
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