Christianity 2024, November

Lazarevskaya Church of Suzdal can be attributed to the amazing pearls of heritage monuments. Officially, it is called the Church of Lazarus of the Righteous Resurrection. It belongs to the churches of the Vladimir diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church. This church is located in the central part of the city and stands between the Rizopolozhensky Monastery and the Market Square

The St. Sergius Church in Livny was built on the Tim River in the middle of the 16th century by Tsar Fyodor Ivanovich. It has become a magnificent gift for all Orthodox Christians. It was originally a monastery. Consider this memo of Orthodoxy in more detail

The Holy Intercession Church in Krasnodar is considered a place where the presence of the spirit of God is especially felt. Here you can attend a divine service, turn to the Creator with prayers, and feel reunion with the Creator. This is a kind of harmonious world. Let's get to know this religious memo closer

Before we start studying the question of how prosphora is baked, let's figure out what prosphora is. Bread in the Church is a symbol of Christ. The Lord Himself said about this: "I am the Bread of Life." Christ is the Heavenly Bread, which brings human life to the fullness of Divine life in eternity

Surprisingly, but almost all fragrances from any church shop have a pleasant and persistent smell, and these fragrances are so harmonious that they not only do not distract from the main, or rather, important thoughts, but also do not violate someone's personal space

Khimki deanery is quite young. It was formed in June 2003 and includes 13 parishes. In this article you can find out a brief history and description of the most significant Orthodox cathedrals and churches in Khimki

Old tent churches are a rarity in modern Russia. The reason for this is the ban on tent architecture in the middle of the 17th century by Patriarch Nikon, who issued the relevant decrees. At that time, it was customary to consider examples of tent architecture unacceptable for the construction of temples. They preferred traditional domes. The second reason was the massive destruction of churches during the dashing Soviet times

Located near the capital, the city of Zvenigorod is famous for its historical and cultural attractions. The structure of the temple of Alexander Nevsky in Zvenigorod impresses with its grandeur and special atmosphere. We offer a description, coordinates and an overview of the main shrines of this magnificent temple

The Church of the Archangel Gabriel in Belgorod is an Orthodox shrine located on the campus of BSU. He was accepted into its ranks by an association, which includes house churches located on the territory of Russian universities. What is remarkable about the history of the church, what does it look like?

St. Paul's Cathedral in Rome is a unique architectural landmark that attracts the attention of millions of parishioners and pilgrims. Here sins are forgiven, leading the rite of the "Holy Door". Today, the temple adds to the list, which indicates the World Heritage of the planet. Consider the features of the architecture of the temple, provide advice for visitors

In Barnaul, from the day of its foundation, the construction of various places of worship has been actively carried out. Unfortunately, many of them have not survived to this day, but there are also temples that have not been touched by time. Simultaneously with the restoration of old shrines, completely new churches are being built

St. Nicholas Cathedral in Bobruisk is the oldest Orthodox shrine of the city and the center of its spiritual life. Not only believing parishioners flock here - in the square around the temple, newlyweds are photographed on their wedding day, mothers with strollers stroll along quiet alleys, and both young people and elderly people sit on standing benches

Majestic, resembling a fabulous tower, the Kazan Church in Voronezh is located in one of the oldest districts of the city. Today the temple is considered a historical monument of architecture and the main attraction of Voronezh

Ryazan Holy Trinity Monastery is the most ancient monastery in these places. It is located on the western side of the city at the confluence of the small Pavlovka River into the Trubezh River near Moscow Highway

The Orthodox Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord is located in the city of Balashikha and is a parish of the Moscow diocese. It is located on the territory of the Pekhra-Yakovlevskoye estate, which once belonged to the princes Golitsyn, and is considered the spiritual center of the ancient village

Maybe the Bishop of Lyons was right when he said that the bodily appearance of the face of Jesus Christ is unknown to us. Yes, it is unknown, if you do not take into account one of the most important shrines of the Christian world - the Savior Not Made by Hands, the history of whose origin is still shrouded in mystery

The Holy Great Martyrs Cyprian and Ustinya accepted a terrible death in 304 in Nicomedia. This is a small city located near Constantinople. This is known to almost all believers who read prayers in front of their icon. But how did these people live? What were they doing? Not every parishioner will be able to answer these questions. Meanwhile, the meaning of the icon-painting image and what it is customary to pray for before it is largely determined by the lives of the saints represented on it

An article for those who have just started taking their first steps towards God. We will examine several questions regarding the sacrament of the sacrament. What it is? How to Prepare for Communion? How to behave after it? We hope that the information will help the neophytes learn more and properly spend the day of communion

Pereslavl-Zalessky, Yaroslavl region, was founded at the beginning of the 12th century by Yuri Dolgoruky as the capital of North-Eastern Russia. Ancient monuments of church architecture are preserved here: six architectural monastic complexes and nine churches. What today is Pereslavl Zalessky, temples and monasteries of the city - you will learn from the article

How much talk today about luck. Someone is lucky in this life more, someone less. Each person bears his own heavy cross. Everyone is gifted by fate to pass certain tests. And they consist in a wide variety of obstacles encountered on a long life path. And everything seemed to be fine if not for these envious people

"Communion (Eucharist) is a commemorative celebration by Christians of the time and event of the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The bread and wine that Christians take symbolize the Body and Blood of the Lord." During the Last Supper, Jesus gave his own explanation of the symbols of traditional Jewish Passover meals

In addition to warmth and righteous speeches, Elder Joseph the Hesychast left letters to monastics and laity. Here, the elder addresses instructions and righteous speeches to everyone who wants to become closer to God. One of the best parting words of Elder Joseph the Hesychast was the complete collection of creations, which is considered the book of life, opening the way to knowledge

The Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon can safely be called a holy youth. This is how he is always portrayed, and this is how he really was. On some icons, the saint is depicted with an almost girlish softness of face. The face of the saint is extraordinary. In 1993, the Temple of Panteleimon was created in Yekaterinburg

The Holy Cross Church in Tyumen is one of the historical sights of the city. Its full name is a temple in honor of the Ex altation of the Holy and Life-Giving Cross of the Lord. The article will briefly describe the history of the temple, the schedule of services

This temple is one of the largest Orthodox churches in the city. The sacred building welcomes both local parishioners and pilgrims who have arrived from other regions. During its existence, the Nikolo-Yamsky temple in Ryazan had a chance to experience both periods of prosperity and almost complete destruction. According to believers, the structure was saved from complete liquidation by the high intercession of the saints

Once upon a time, the church had a kind of nursing home and a shelter for homeless children. In 1914, documentary information indicated that there were more than 130 people in the shelter. A priest and a psalmist served in the church. At the temple there was a small chapel named after Theodosius of Chernigov. It was located on the newly built Trading Rows

It's a pity, but you won't see the splendor of the monastery churches in this place. Now there is a hotel called "South Ural", a regional government building and a residential building. The spring spring also disappeared, the burial places of its first nuns and abbesses, including the founder of the community, the very first abbess mother Agnia, who died in 1872

In the Orthodox Church there are many rituals, traditions and sacraments that help to establish a connection with the Almighty and influence believers. Some of them are mentioned in the Holy Scriptures, others occurred a little later, but all are considered part of the spiritual basis of the Orthodox faith

Do you know how the elections of the Pope take place? Have you heard about the rules for electing a pontiff? If not, we will tell you about it now. Most often, the election of a new head of the Roman Catholic Church occurs after the transition to the world of another incumbent pope. But it happens that the current minister of the Throne of St. Peter renounces such an honorable place at will

Whom to pray for the return of the debt? Of course, God. Or the Mother of God, or saints. Don't know what it's like to pray? Read the article, here are the necessary prayers to the Lord, the Mother of God and the saints. If you want to find a specific prayer for the return of a debt, do not look. She's gone

The article tells about the Intercession Cathedral in the city of Barnaul, which is not only its religious shrine, but also an outstanding architectural monument. A brief outline of the history of its creation and subsequent events related to it is given

The birth of a baby is a miracle worth enduring many trials for. This is exactly what married couples think, who in no way manage to experience this happiness and hug their newborn baby to their hearts. After all, not every woman manages to get pregnant on the first try and easily carry the baby for all nine months. Unfortunately, in our age of high technology and advances in medicine, the diagnosis of infertility, which breaks the lives of many couples, is increasingly being sentenced

An ordinary church candle is made from three standard elements: animal fat, beeswax and a wick. It would seem that the usual composition, which, in fact, it is impossible to surprise anyone now. However, all Christians sincerely believe that the power of the fire of church candles is great enough

Stockholm is an ancient city rich in various architectural sights. One of the most remarkable and ancient buildings is the Church of St. Nicholas. This majestic building, visible from afar, does not allow tourists and guests of the city to calmly pass by

The cozy wooden building of this temple carefully preserves the atmosphere of past times. The Church of the Decembrists in Chita is the oldest building in the city. It is one of the main attractions of the entire Transbaikalia. Once the only temple in the city, today it has turned into a museum

How often do Orthodox people, picking up a ready-made prayer book, wonder who wrote this little book? Who invented the prayers themselves? Why are these prayers included in the number of "morning" prayers, while others are designated as "evening" or "for every need"? And why do some prayers have authors, while others do not? And who is he, Saint Great Macarius, whose prayers are read daily by thousands of Orthodox Christians?

The story of George the Victorious is very interesting. The Holy Martyr George was born in Cappadocia, the middle part of modern Turkey, into a family of true Christians, who were distinguished by their deep faith in the Lord. Having entered the service of the Roman army, Saint George, having distinguished himself more than once in battles, was noticed by the emperor Diocletian and accepted into his guard

The name of Saint Ezekiel, who lived at the turn of the 7th-6th centuries, means "God is strong" or "The Lord will strengthen." This is one of the greatest prophets of the Old Testament, a contemporary of Jeremiah and Daniel. The prophet Ezekiel was a priest, like his father Vuzia, and also an adherent of the establishment of the Law and the Temple of God

There is a passage in the Bible that says that whoever wants to follow Jesus must crucify himself, his flesh with his lusts and passions. Obviously, this is not about physical crucifixion. But everything is not so simple, because the spiritual must be judged spiritually, from the physical side it will not be possible to understand the meaning of these words

Today Apple Savior is an important national holiday of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Timed to coincide with the first harvest. What date do Christians celebrate the Apple Savior? Traditionally, the date of the celebration falls on August 19. According to popular beliefs, it was from this day that nature made a U-turn from summer to autumn. How was the Apple Savior celebrated? Traditions true and superstitious will be described in the article