Christianity 2024, November

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

St. Nicholas Church is one of the oldest in Barnaul, the capital of the Altai Territory. Built originally for the soldiers, it became the center of the spiritual life of the city and a century later restored again and receives parishioners. Its central location embodies the entire Christian Barnaul

Why did the Soviet government destroy churches? If there is no God, then why so actively destroy churches? They stand and stand. One of these destroyed temples is located in Kostroma. The Cathedral of the Ascension of the Lord on Debre is a place especially loved by the inhabitants of the city. Hundreds of tourists visit it every year. Do you want to know more about the cultural heritage of the Russian Federation? A monument of Russian architecture? Then read the article

The Chapel of Blessed Xenia is located in St. Petersburg, it is currently functioning. It is located at the Smolensk cemetery, which is located in the area of Vasilyevsky Island

With the revival of Christianity in Russia, more and more people seek to learn the history of the emergence and formation of their native Orthodox faith, as well as to see and feel the beauty and strength of our spiritual culture with their own eyes. The Lipetsk region is an excellent example of the development of Orthodoxy in Russia, where, after a long spiritual devastation, the ancient traditions of this religion were successfully revived

People are looking for support and peace. Where to find it, if not in faith? She gives us hope, she is our quiet righteous man. The Lord is the unknown patron of our souls, and the Mother of God grants mercy to her children

Veronica is a name that comes from the Bible. That was the name of the Jerusalem woman who motherly helped Jesus carrying the cross. Therefore, in the Christian religion, the name Veronica is of great importance

After Metropolitan Onufry became the head of the UOC, many breathed a sigh of relief. He is considered a pro-Russian religious figure who does not support the European integration of Ukraine, since he is a firm follower of the principles of unity of the Russian Orthodox Church

The first books to read in Russia appeared in the 10th century. Their basis, as a rule, was the lives of the saints. Later, when historical and secular literature began to appear, Metropolitan Makariy’s “Great Menaions,” as well as the subsequent ones by Dmitry Rostovsky, still always enjoyed popularity among the people

Christmas is the most beloved holiday, covered with light and joy. It contains so much warmth, kindness and love that you want to give away these feelings along with gifts to friends and relatives. But sometimes it happens that they celebrate this event on a completely different day. How is this possible? When should Christmas be celebrated, and what are the differences? Let's try to figure it out

One of the truly worthy works of icon painters and artists is the icon of St. Nicholas. She is not only beautiful, but also very important

The holiday of the Triumph of Orthodoxy has a historical background, rooted in the first centuries of our era. Believers celebrate this great date of the Orthodox calendar on the first Sunday of Great Lent. The holiday marks the victory over iconoclasm, which was widespread in the first centuries of the establishment of Christianity

Christmas Lent begins on November 28 and continues until the first star appears in the sky on January 6. These days you can not show aggression, swear and scandal. Public joy is also considered a sin. And of course, at this time it is forbidden to eat certain foods. The Nativity Fast is not as strict as the Great one, but Orthodox Christians have to impose quite serious restrictions on themselves

Almost all Christians know: if something goes wrong with you, or a series of failures has begun, you should definitely turn to St. Nicholas for help. Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker for help is one of the most powerful, and the Saint himself quickly responds to the call. Orthodox Christians celebrate December 19 as the day of St. Nicholas. Since ancient times, the miracle worker has been considered the patron saint of wanderers, sailors, helps the poor and the poor, the blessed and the unfortunate

The power of prayer is very great, especially if you believe in it. The prayer of St. Martha is often read when you want your wish to come true. Why to her? Let's go back a little and look at the life path of the saint

Many believe that the day we were born, you can attract danger. Where does this opinion come from?