How to achieve spiritual development - the experience of practitioners

2025-06-01 06:06

If you are not a fan of horror films, have not recently experienced a tragedy in the form of the loss of a loved one, then a dead person in a dream is a prediction. But what exactly is the subconscious trying to draw our attention to?

2025-06-01 06:06

To the question of which stone is suitable for Aries men, regardless of age and origin, there is an answer: it is amethyst, pyrite and obsidian. These talismans are universal and are recommended for constant wear in any products. It can be rings, bracelets, pendants, pendants, key rings

2025-06-01 06:06

The Armenian Apostolic Church is one of the oldest in Christianity. When did Armenia adopt Christianity? There are several opinions of historians on this matter. However, they all consider dates close to 300 AD. It is believed that the apostles, the disciples of Jesus, brought this religion to Armenia

2025-06-01 06:06

Object relations theory has been actively developed in the last few decades. Many well-known figures in the field of theoretical psychiatry have made efforts to progress science in this area. Some believe that the concept of this kind of relationship has been laid down for a very long time, but in fact its first postulates were expressed by Anna Freud, who considered the means of instinctive satisfaction. To date, this topic has been studied from different angles, and in recent years fundamentally new approaches have been formed

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The "Seven Arrows" Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos is one of the well-known Orthodox shrines. She is revered as a Charm for the space of the dwelling, she is prayed for reconciliation and softening of hearts, as well as for healing from diseases. This is a fairly ancient example of icon painting, which was discovered for the first time in the 17th-18th centuries on the territory of Russia

Dimitri of Rostov is one of the many saints who shone in the lands of Yaroslavl and, as his name suggests, Rostov. The relics of the saint rest in the Spaso-Yakovlev Monastery, where many believers come. Are there prayers to Dimitry of Rostov for he alth and healing, readers will learn from the article

The article tells about the chapel of Our Lady of Kazan, opened in Yaroslavl during the celebration of the 385th anniversary of the people's militia, led by K. Minin and D. Pozharsky. A brief outline of the events associated with its construction is given

"The abomination of desolation" is a phrase that occurs repeatedly in Holy Scripture. To interpret this phrase, you need to familiarize yourself with the events associated with it, as well as with the etymology of the first of the two words. Versions about the meaning of the "abomination of desolation" will be discussed below

Perm is located on the banks of the Kama River and is a major industrial and cultural center of the Urals. The city is famous for its high spiritual culture and has several churches on its territory, which have long become Orthodox shrines of the region and are well-known places of pilgrimage for the faithful people of Russia

In this article we will talk about who the guris are in Islam. Most often, this word is associated with some delightfully beautiful girl, but in fact it is a much deeper concept. Let's try to figure it out

An experiment is an important part of research in which a phenomenon is examined under conditions controlled by the researcher. This term is widely known, as it is used in a variety of sciences (mainly in natural sciences). However, the term "quasi-experiment" is not familiar to everyone. What is it and what are the features of this type of experiment? Let's try to disassemble in the article

Often mothers want to choose a beautiful and rare name for their daughters. Now many are looking for something foreign or little known. This is exactly the melodic name Thalia. Its meaning, the features of the woman who wears it, her fate - you can learn about all this from the article

Everyone knows that when attending church it is necessary to observe certain rules of conduct, many of which seem to concern only women. From the point of view of a modern person, it is impossible to rationally explain them, and in order to find out, for example, why women cannot enter the altar, you will have to ask an Orthodox priest for clarification - or read this article

In the modern Christian tradition there are many terms that are completely unfamiliar to many. One of these concepts is enthronement - an important church ceremony, which we will discuss in detail in this article

Until now, on the playgrounds of the Soviet era, we can meet carved wooden figures. Now they are perceived as a simple decoration of Russian-style parks, but in fact, the tradition of carving such figures has existed for a very long time and is rooted in the pagan antiquity of Russia. Then these figures were churami of the Slavic gods. We will talk about what it is in this article

One of the most revered Catholic and Orthodox saints is St. Anthony the Great. This ascetic founded hermit monasticism. In the article we will consider in detail his life, the image of St. Anthony in art and literature, as well as the main monasteries and temples dedicated to this great ascetic

In our country, perhaps, every person, one way or another, has come across the concept of “the value of the Christian life” in a variety of situations. Someone shares them, someone categorically rejects them, but it is rare to find an unambiguous understanding of the values that are being discussed. In this article, we will look at what the term "Christian values" means, what they are, and how this concept is changing in today's dynamic world

Original sin in Orthodoxy is one of those provisions that is not clear to a person who is just starting to get acquainted with Christian doctrine. About what it is, what are its consequences for all of us, and also what interpretations of original sin exist in different branches of Orthodoxy, you can learn from this article

There are a great many monasteries and temples in Georgia, and perhaps the most famous of them - Samtavro Monastery - is located in the ancient capital of Mtskheta. This is one of the most revered places for Christians in Georgia. In the article we will tell you more about this monastery complex and its history

Olga Evdokimova is one of the new martyrs who shone forth in the Russian land. She was a parishioner of the church in honor of John the Baptist in the village of Novorozhdestveno. Now nothing remains of this village, and the temple was restored after closing. Olga died for Christ in February 1938, buried in a common grave

Often people choose the wrong profession for them. This happens for various reasons, but the result is always the same: at some point a person realizes that he does not have any warm feelings for his work. Often he understands this even in the process of learning. In this article, we propose to think about the question: how to understand what profession suits you?

The history of the Russian Orthodox Church testifies that the construction of majestic churches in Russia began in the 10th century, and the first monastic farms have already been created since the 11th century

Mitrofan of Voronezh Church on Khutorskaya is distinguished by its architecture, which is remembered forever. There are always many pilgrims here who come to worship. The name of the church was given in honor of the humble father, the Monk Mitrofan. He served the Lord zealously. There are many healing springs in these places. Their miraculous water has been healing people for three hundred years

Mikhailo-Klopsky Monastery is an Orthodox male monastery located 20 kilometers south of Veliky Novgorod. It is located on the river Veryazh, in the place where it flows into the Ilmen. In this article we will talk about the history, architecture of the monastery, options for how to get to it

Once the Blessed Virgin Mary had to visit her distant relative, the righteous Elizabeth of advanced years. Both women were expecting a baby. The baby in the womb of Elizabeth felt the Divine presence, which was felt by his mother. At a meeting with the Mother of God, she uttered prophetic words, blessing the Lord's Heir. The answer of the Queen of Heaven was the words of a solemn hymn glorifying the Creator. It was written down and later turned into the text of the prayer "The Most Honorable Cherubim"