Christianity

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Probably, every inhabitant of Russia has ever heard that there are some prophecies of the Holy Matrona of Moscow, which concern both Russia and the world as a whole. But not everyone knows that this woman selflessly and sincerely served other people all her life. That is why it is worth learning more about her, and also listen to the words that she spoke

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The article tells about the Epiphany Cathedral in the city of Orel, built in the 17th century on the spit of the Orlik and Oka rivers. A brief description of the history of its creation and subsequent events related to it is given

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In the expanses of the post-Soviet space, the icon of the Mother of God of Ostrobramskaya has become widely known. It can be found in the churches of Lithuania, Russia, Moldova, Poland and Ukraine. Moreover, both Catholics and representatives of the Orthodox faith worship this face

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Family Day, the symbol of which is a camomile, is called by many "Peter and Fevronia Day". Establishing monuments to this Christian couple is considered good manners. However, there are people whose opinion does not coincide with the generally accepted: they do not think that Peter and Fevronia are examples of loy alty and love

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Reconciliation with God is an important part of Orthodoxy. Here, in contrast to Catholicism, a person talks about his sins with the priest face to face. It is important to remember that you are not confessing your sins to this particular priest, but to Christ himself. The king of heaven stands invisibly next to the cross and the Bible when you talk about your mistakes. Do I need a list of sins for confession and how to make it?

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Women very often turn to the Almighty for help and support, some use the recipes of shamans and witches, others rely only on their faith, and their faith is strong. For example, the icon "Fadeless Color" brings beauty, a feeling of youth in body and spirit. It is represented in many cathedrals in various cities of Russia

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If you start listing what icons must be in the house, first of all you need to name the images with the face of Christ the Savior. This list will include such famous images as the Savior the Almighty, the Savior Not Made by Hands, the Savior Emmanuel, “Do not cry for Me, Mati” and others

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The word “apologist”, which is widely used today, is a derivative of the Greek verb apologeormai, which means “I protect”. For the first time, this term began to be used in relation to early Christian writers of the 2nd and 3rd centuries, who, under conditions of the most severe persecution, defended the principles of the new faith, opposing the attacks of pagans and Jews

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Seraphim of Sarov, whose biography is known to all Orthodox Christians, was born in 1754 in the family of the famous merchant Isidore and his wife Agathia. Three years later, his father, who was engaged in the construction of a temple in honor of St. Sergius, died. The works of her husband were continued by Agafia

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Christianity is a world religion, the emergence of which is the subject of eternal discussions and disagreements. Philosophers and representatives of the spiritual stratum of society are not completely sure of all the facts that history provides on this occasion, but one thing is known for sure: Christianity arose on the territory of modern Palestine

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There are no more or less important sacraments in the Orthodox Church. But one of them - the divine Eucharist - can be called central, since it is the culmination of each liturgy. Another name for the sacrament is communion

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To worthily partake of the Holy Gifts, you need to prepare. This process includes not only the outer side, but also the innermost. It is necessary to know and observe the conditions of participation in this Sacrament. How to Prepare for Communion?

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What to buy for a christening girl? After all, this is an amazing sacrament that connects man and God and opens the way to life for him. It gives the child hope and faith, unites the whole family with its bright bonds

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The first confession is often frightening. A person does not know what to say, does not know where to start, is afraid of the priest and is afraid that they will think badly of him. It's good that you're thinking about confession. Try to participate in this sacrament as soon as possible

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It should not be considered that the prayer for work is acquisitive in nature and only the desire for material goods is manifested in it. A person who does what he loves and enjoys it is pleasing to God. Unlike the embittered loafer, he benefits loved ones and society

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It is human nature to make mistakes often, but to sin every day. Therefore, a believing Christian daily turns to the Lord with a request not to judge strictly for mistakes made in spiritual life. Prayers for the forgiveness of sins can be found in every prayer book. In general, any appeal to God in one way or another presupposes your awareness of imperfection. You ask the Lord not just for forgiveness, but freedom from sin

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The article tells about the Old Testament prophet Joel and the role he played in the fate of the Jewish people. Brief excerpts from his prophecies are given and their interpretation by modern theologians is given

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Angel Sergey Day is celebrated in winter, spring, summer and autumn. The days of the name day (Angel's Day) are determined according to the church calendar. These dates appear in it as the days of memory of saints and great martyrs with the name Sergei

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Christening a child is a special day. It is important to prepare for this holiday properly. What needs to be done the day before, how to choose godparents, what gifts to prepare for the baby - we’ll talk about this now

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Trinity is the greatest holiday of all Orthodox Christians, which falls on the 50th day after Easter. The day is celebrated in honor of the memory of the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles and is dedicated to the glorification of the Holy Trinity. This is the twelfth holiday in the Orthodox calendar. In this article, we will learn how to celebrate the Trinity today, and also remember how our ancestors once did in Russia

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Every year more and more Russians call themselves believers - these are the results of many years of observations and studies of various sociological institutions, foundations and other similar organizations. However, the interest of the population in the church is clearly visible to the naked eye: in television and newspaper news, they talk in detail about the holidays or other outstanding events of Orthodoxy

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The Holy Trinity is an Orthodox holiday. The church does not welcome rituals. Nevertheless, the opinion is firmly held in society that during the days of this holiday one can tell fortunes or perform other rituals. Why? What is it connected with?

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The Orthodox celebrate Angel's Day on the day when a person was born, later canonized as a saint. The church calendar contains many names of people who have performed feats in the name of faith. Almost all names are found there. Only some more often, others - only once

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The word "godfather" has firmly entered into use. You can often hear it in everyday life. Everyone knows that those who baptize a child become godfathers. But about what obligations this imposes on all sides of the process, somehow eludes people

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The rite of baptism of children is a church Sacrament through which every child of believing parents must pass. This is, of course, the most important rite in the life of every Orthodox Christian

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So, first of all, godfather - who is this? The godparent of a child in relation to his blood parents. To clarify: for the baby himself, he is precisely the spiritual father. The role of the godparent in the sacrament is to take responsibility for the godson before God - for his spiritual development, for educating him in the spirit of Christian truths and values

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Choosing a gift for a child for his christening is a troublesome business, because the assortment is large, and it is difficult to figure out preferences. A silver spoon for christening is a traditional gift with a deep symbolic meaning, literally giving he alth

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Becoming a godmother is an exciting and responsible step. Before agreeing to such an offer, you need to know all the aspects and nuances

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True Christians believe in the miraculous power of icons. And how can one not believe here, when the miracles performed by them happen so often? The icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary "Fadeless Color" is revered more than other women. But why?

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The annals say about the prince, in whose honor the Igor Icon of the Mother of God is named, that he was a brave warrior, a good hunter. The main thing is that he succeeded in faith and scholarship, was a great lover of books, read a lot of spiritual literature that existed then, from his youth he spent most of his time in prayers, reflections on God, conversations with monks and holy elders

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The Orthodox Church recommends that a boy be baptized on his fortieth birthday. What is needed for this? Who to call as godparents? How to dress a baby? These and many other questions will be answered in the article

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Your family has a girl. Parents always have a lot of questions. What kind of person will she be? What name suits her best? What is needed for the baptism of a girl? Let's try to deal with a few of them

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Many are interested in what akathist prayers are. Every Christian should know this, because akathists have become widespread and are already an integral element of Orthodox life

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There are times when young parents try to find an answer to their concern: "Is it possible to baptize a child without godparents?" Everything in life does not always go smoothly, and sometimes it becomes necessary to urgently baptize a child. In such cases, the chosen godparents may be very far away, or they simply do not exist

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The article tells about the famous Mother of God icon "The Sign", which is now stored in the St. Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod and is a symbol of heavenly patronage rendered to this ancient Russian city. A brief outline of the most striking events associated with its history is given

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In the city of Engels, Saratov region, there is a small church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos. It looks very modest, but has a unique history. This simple church is a monument to the faith and courage of the Orthodox inhabitants of the city of the past. After all, the very construction and opening of the church in the era of Khrushchev's struggle against religion is a real feat

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The article tells about the Holy Assumption Monastery in Orel, founded at the end of the 17th century and abolished after the Bolshevik government came to power. A brief outline of its history and the main events associated with it is given

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The article tells about the history and modern life of the Biysk diocese, which includes numerous Orthodox parishes located on the territory of Western Siberia and the Altai Territory. A brief outline of the main stages of its formation is given

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Officially, Orthodoxy does not recognize amulets, but this does not mean that church relics do not help believers. Any self-respecting priest will want to cross himself at this word, as if he heard about something pagan and ungodly. But then how else to call the Orthodox cross? The amulet is the first thing that comes to mind, because it protects every Orthodox almost from birth

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Any self-respecting layman, sooner or later gets acquainted with the Holy Scriptures. Fortunately, today this book is available in all languages of the world and in almost every home, however, in different respects, there is a collection of small books - the Bible. And one of them included in this historical and divinely inspired bestseller is the first epistle of the holy apostle Paul to the Corinthians