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?

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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

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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

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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

Unlike the Catholic Church, where all bishoprics are subordinate to the Pope, Orthodox patriarchates are local, that is, independent of each other. But one cannot deny the role of Jerusalem - the holy city for all Christians. After all, the first historical church was founded there. Therefore, the authority of the primate of this patriarchate is undeniable. Who is at the head of the Jerusalem Orthodox Church?

“Without God, it’s not up to the threshold” - it was not by chance that such a proverb was invented in Russia. And indeed, those who do not pray to the Lord, His Most Pure Mother and the saints, are often either dissatisfied with life, or receive a lot of troubles and illnesses. Unbelievers fall into despair or turn to psychologists

The article tells about the Assumption Church, which is one of the sights of the city of Sergiev Posad near Moscow. A brief overview of the history of its creation and the main events associated with it is given

People come to faith in different ways. Some through illness, others through the loss of a loved one, and still others through insight. The last fell to a Moscow youth of 22 years old, whom everyone in Ryazan today calls hegumen Luke. His biography, church ministry and social activities will be discussed in this article

According to biblical teaching, despondency and sorrow are states of the sinful plan. Since a person, falling into them, ceases to be a phenomenon of life, does not radiate vital energy. But it is said: “According to your light let it be to you” (Apostle Paul). Therefore, it is important, despite different situations and phenomena, even when in a state of despondency, to try to get out of it as soon as possible. One of the ways, created in the 8th century AD by Saint Theostirikt, is the singing of the Canons. About this article

The article tells about one of the most revered icons of the Theotokos, called "Joy and Consolation". A brief overview of the history of this image, which came to Russia from the Athos Vatopedi Monastery, is given

The question of how a woman should dress in church torments many parishioners. Some resolutely refuse to put on all black or gray, saying that it would be better if they did not go to the service. Others don't like wearing a floor-length skirt that gets in the way of movement. Still others testify that all this is necessary. But is it?

The Baptism of Russia was legalized by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in 2010. This date was timed to coincide with the day of the great accomplishment, when in 988 Christianity was proclaimed on the pagan land, which became the main religion of the young state. And now, on July 28, the Orthodox celebrate the day of the baptism of Russia. On this day, the Holy Church prayerfully honors the memory of Grand Duke Vladimir, who himself was first baptized, and then, thanks to him, the baptism of the entire Russian people took place

At the dawn of Christianity, an endless sea of blood was shed for the establishment of a new faith. Many innocent men and women died. Among them were sincere in heart and pure in spirit, who selflessly resisted the persecution and torture of the pagans. Subsequently, these people were canonized as saints. This article will focus on the holy martyr Julia of Carthage, her life and miracles exuded by the icon

Do you know which Orthodox fast to observe in July? Find out all the details about Peter's post

St. Panteleimon Monastery has been standing on Mount Athos for many centuries. Many people know it under a slightly different name - Rossikon. It has long been classified as Russian, but in fact it has been such for no more than a few centuries, since it has been controlled by the Russian Church. He is one of the twenty "ruling" monasteries in these fertile places

The article tells about the Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker located in Pavlovsk, which is a real gem of Russian architectural architecture. A brief overview of the history of its creation and the main events associated with it is given

Yevpatoria is a small resort town located on the shores of Kalamitsky Bay. Its length is 37 km, if you count from Cape Lukull in the south and Evpatoria in the north. The bay is similar in shape to an arc, but the guides prefer to call it the “Scythian bow”. One of the main attractions in Evpatoria is the Cathedral of St. Nicholas

Not so long ago, the Church of the Intercession on Lyshchikova Hill was transferred to the ownership of the Russian Orthodox Church. Today the building is a cultural heritage of federal significance

The resort of Feodosia, located in the southeast of Crimea, is known to travelers not only for its wonderful beaches and warm sea, but also for its original architecture. The centuries-old history has turned this city into a cultural center rich in museums, unique cult monuments

The article tells about the Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, built in Nizhny Novgorod and served as the basis for the creation of a large Orthodox cultural and educational center in the city. A brief outline of the history of its creation and the main events associated with it is given

The Spaso-Stone Monastery in the Vologda Region is one of the oldest in Russia. Its history begins in the middle of the XIII century. After the revolution, the monastery was closed, and then completely destroyed. What is the state of the monastery today?

There is more and more information that needs to be not only mastered, but also analyzed. The pace of the transformation of society has increased so much that our students are increasingly "stalling". They are hard and hard. Therefore, many need prayer for study. Both schoolchildren and students themselves and their parents cry out to the Lord. Let's figure out how to ask a higher power for support. Who will suit the conspiracy to study, and who will feel better during prayer

Can prayer really cure any disease? Can we believe stories of miracles of healing? What can be done to help prayer? These questions have simple answers

In the 18th century, a special discipline arose in Russia: comparative theology. She was engaged in a review and critical rethinking of all non-Orthodox creeds existing in the world. The need for this science in our days is due to the emergence in the Christian world of more and more new religious movements