In this video, meet Father Alexei Mikhailov, a priest who once lived a life far from the holiness and devotion expected of him. At 44 years old, Father Alexei has spent most of his life in the vibrant city of Seattle, Washington, but his journey to faith was far from easy. Known to many simply as Father Alexei, he was once trapped in the grip of add!ction, far removed from the life of unwavering faith he was supposed to lead.

Father Alexei opens up about his past struggles with add!ction, the quiet doubts he lived with, and the battle to reconcile his inner turmoil with his outward role as a priest. But everything changed after a near-death experience (NDE) that altered the course of his life forever.

In this powerful story, Father Alexei recounts the moment he faced death and encountered Jesus in a way that would completely transform his heart and beliefs. His NDE served as a life-altering revelation, showing him the overwhelming love of God and giving him a new sense of purpose that reshaped everything he thought he knew about life, faith, and eternity.

Watch now to hear Father Alexei’s incredible testimony and how his journey from darkness to light has impacted his life, his ministry, and his faith.