How to achieve spiritual development - the experience of practitioners

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Catholicism is a branch of Christianity that has many followers all over the world. Everyone knows that during the construction of St. Petersburg, Peter the Great often turned to his German friends, whose culture and way of life he admired. For German Catholics, to make them feel comfortable, during the long years of building the city, Catholic churches were built in St. Petersburg

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Until now, many people choose the name of their daughter by looking at the "Monthly Book", which offers a choice of names of girls by month and date of birth. Representatives of the male sex, famous for their virtues, are also present in the Saints. In any case, regardless of the gender of the child, it is necessary to choose a name with a shift of eight days in advance from the date of birth of the baby. This tradition dates back to the heyday of Christianity

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People born in the year of the Mouse (Rat) are bright, enthusiastic, strong and purposeful personalities. They boldly go forward, ready to take responsibility and make bold decisions. What should they expect from the year of the Yellow Dog?

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The liturgical section of the Ps alter is called a kathisma. This word is translated from Greek as "sit". That is, while reading it in the service, it is not necessary to stand on your feet. Permission to sit down. There are a lot of kathismas in the holy book of the Orthodox. It is very important to understand that the Ps alter is divided into as many as 20 such sections

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The world of magic has always interested mankind. The temptation to look into your future and understand the essence of the surrounding things was experienced today, perhaps, by everyone. Various attributes and rituals that have come to us from antiquity come to the aid of this. One of these is tarot cards. The King of Pentacles belongs to the Minor Arcana group. What is its meaning in various positions and combinations?

Luck does not accompany everyone in business, and it is no secret that many would like a miracle to help them overcome any difficulties. In such cases, a prayer for good luck and money comes to the rescue

What is an "Orthodox name"? On what basis is it chosen? What if the child is already named, but not yet baptized in the church? All answers in the article

In the Orthodox world there are many miraculous icons, among which is the icon of St. George the Victorious. It is a kind of shield that protects every house. Saint George is the patron saint of the army. In addition, he is considered the patron saint of animal husbandry and farming. Prayer in front of his image helps those who are in military service, as well as those who are already in reserve

There is a small town of Salair in the Kemerovo region. For non-believers, its main advantage is the opportunities that are provided by any high-quality ski resort. But for those who know, believers, and people who simply perceive the world subtly, the main thing in these places is not a comfortable rest at all. This is not what Salair is famous for. The holy spring is what attracts spiritually developed people

The Icon of the Mother of God is considered one of those that pregnant women most often turn to. She is often called the "icon - assistant in childbirth"

At the end of summer, people often wonder what date the Honey Savior is, because there are so many holidays in August, they follow one after another, it is quite difficult not to confuse. Among them there are several Orthodox - three Great Spas. The first of them follows Honey, celebrate it on the fourteenth

There are times when traditional medicine does not inspire hope, and even folk methods do not guarantee that the disease will pass. This situation is especially sensitive if your child is sick. Often in such cases, a prayer for the he alth of children comes to the rescue, which is said both in church and at home, near the baby’s crib

This extraordinary man dedicated his entire adult life to God and science. This love absorbed Alexei Ilyich Osipov without a trace so much that he never worried about such earthly goods as money, fame, or even the birth of his own children. Despite the fact that the professor's faith is strong and unshakable, he refused to take the priesthood, explaining that his true vocation is teaching

In the tradition of Orthodoxy, there are a lot of different icon-painting images of the Mother of God. Most of them are little known, being purely local shrines. However, there are examples marked by general church veneration. Among them, with its unusualness, the image called the Seven-shooter stands out. This icon, as well as the prayers that are offered before it, will be discussed in this article

Many icons in Christianity have their own history, meaning and convey to people stories of the Bible. The seven-shot icon of the Mother of God, the akathist to which contains requests for reconciliation of enemies and softening of cruel hearts, has its own special history

There are many all kinds of icons in the world that help in various troubles. Among them is the Miraculous Jerusalem Icon of the Mother of God. Prayers in front of her protect against numerous diseases, and also cure existing diseases, many of which have the status of incurable

Christian relics rarely survive to this day in their original form. Always cause a lot of rumors and discussions. Icon "Holy Family" - a prayer for the family, for family values. The path of the icon was difficult, but interesting

The article talks about such a pernicious phenomenon as sectarianism. A brief overview of the main features characteristic of most sects and their generally accepted classification is given. There is a more detailed discussion about the sects "Jehovah's Witnesses" and "Unification Church"

Christian and folk traditions are intertwined in the celebration of the apple, honey and nut Spasov. On the one hand, these holidays from ancient times crowned the harvest, various fruits of agriculture and gifts of the earth. On the other hand, Christian, each Savior is celebrated in honor of the Savior - Jesus Christ. Is it possible to draw a line between these traditions? The question is rhetorical. But it will not be difficult to find out when the honey and apple Spas are celebrated

There is one important date related to spirituality and religion. This is a name day, or Angel Day, which is associated with the name of a person. Irina is one of the most common female names, so let's find out when Irina's Angel Day is, as well as everything connected with it

Another name for the icon sounds like "Uma giver". This is one of the little-known images of the Virgin, the celebration of which takes place in August - 15 (28). The story of its appearance is unusual, serving as proof of the infinity of God's mercy and love for people

Prayer for the sale of a house to Spiridon of Trimifuntsky is considered very effective. He supports those who are looking for a good job, who are tormented by money problems. Large purchases / sales are also his diocese, including real estate. In addition, the Great Martyr John Sochavsky will also listen to you. He generally patronizes people whose permanent profession is trade

Despite the fact that we have been living in the so-called "computer era" for a long time, the fear of corruption and the evil eye, cherished for centuries, still remains relevant. So do Orthodox prayers help from the evil eye and corruption?

In order to get a more accurate and extended version of the interpretation, it is important to take into account other small details of the dream: what these animals looked like, what actions you performed with them, and other nuances. Based on the results obtained, it will not be difficult to recognize what your reality has prepared for you. So, what do night dreams promise for a dreamer or dreamer in which live crayfish are present?

Bulgarian pepper is a delicious and he althy vegetable. Its meaning in dreams is quite interesting and varied. In most dream books you can find information that this vegetable is a good sign. From this article we will learn what bell pepper dreams of, as well as the meaning of its color and taste in dreams