Christianity 2024, September
What prayers to read in fasting? The most famous Lenten prayers and prayer books are “For every petition of the soul”, the penitential canon of St. Andrew of Crete. The most famous and revered prayer of Ephraim the Syrian in Great Lent is read in all churches and in the homes of believing Christians throughout Lent
Assumption fast is one of the 4 biggest for Christians. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God and is considered strict, limiting the consumption of meat and dairy products
The article tells about the church built in Yaroslavl in the name of the leader of the Heavenly host and the patron saint of earthly warriors - St. Michael the Archangel. A brief overview of its history is given
Tver and Kashin diocese of the Orthodox Church is one of the oldest in Russia. The article offers information about its history, modern activities, as well as holy places
The vast territory of Russia has long been divided not only according to the administrative-territorial basis, where state bodies govern. Our Orthodox country is also subdivided into church-territorial units, otherwise they are called dioceses. Their borders usually coincide with the territorial regions. One of these units is the diocese of Simbirsk
There are many churches in the city of Sevastopol, but perhaps the most unusual, visited and at the same time mysterious can rightly be called St. Nicholas Church
The article tells about the canonized Lebanese monk-healer Sharbel, whose body, more than 100 years after death, remains incorrupt and gives healing to pilgrims visiting the Maron Monastery in the town of Annaya, which became the last refuge for the saint
In the city of Noginsk, Moscow Region, a temple of amazing beauty rises in honor of the Epiphany of the Lord. Over the long years of its history, it has been repeatedly rebuilt, expanded and finally acquired its own unique look. It is discussed in this article
Interest in the spiritual life and the Orthodox Christian faith has a growing trend in society. For some, it is due to the love of history, and for many it is an urgent need and the only way to understand the world, to find an inner core
The student betrayed his Rabbi out of envy and selfish motives for only 30 pieces of silver, kissing him, which was a conventional sign for the guards lurking at the entrance. From this began the story of the crucifixion of Christ
Every icon has its own history, but some of them are especially revered. One of these is the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God, whose significance in the life of the Iversky Monastery and in the history of the Russian state is invaluable
10 Commandments is not the only set of rules that directly and specifically explains how the foundations of human society should be built. The parables set forth in the Bible carry a huge moral potential
It's no secret that the Christian rite of baptizing young children appeared a long time ago. It is awaited with great impatience and carefully prepared for it. No wonder they say that the above ritual opens the door to spiritual life for the child
The icon of Peter and Fevronia of Murom, as well as their relics are in Murom, in the Trinity Monastery. In addition, you can bow to the saints in the capital. Particles of the relics are in Moscow in the temples at the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and on Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street. Shortly before their death, the couple took monastic orders (Peter under the name David, Fevronia became Euphrosyne)
Kryzhma is, according to an old tradition, new snow-white clothes, which is a symbol of sinlessness and purity. But today, a white shirt is increasingly being replaced by an ordinary diaper, linen or towel. The godmother must purchase and bring christening towels to church
The most important factor in shaping the idea of a particular event or historical person is its artistic image. It is for this reason that such great importance is attached to icons in Orthodoxy
Today, in various sources, one can often stumble upon lectures and conversations by Nina Krygina, a nun and a candidate of psychological sciences. Its main theme is Russian Orthodox psychology. With any questions of this plan, she copes easily and wisely, exploring everything with her own technology of deep psychological analysis. Nina Krygina gives the right advice and guides many on the right path
The article tells about the Brusensky convent in Kolomna, founded in memory of the capture of Kazan by the army of Ivan the Terrible in 1552. A brief overview of the history of its creation and activities in different periods is given
The icon of the Mother of God "The Burning Bush" has a very unusual history of appearance, which goes back many centuries, in the days of early Christianity
Back in 1383, not far from the town of Tikhvin, the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God appeared. Its significance was very important, and it was for her that a beautiful temple and a small monastery were erected. But first things first
Many miraculous images "came" to Russia from Mount Athos, and the icon of the Quick Hearing One is no exception. She became famous thanks to her fertile power, curing many people from a variety of ailments
The day has come. The hour of Assumption was approaching. The Virgin Mary lay and prayed on a bed, which was decorated with beautiful fabrics, and many candles burned around it. The apostles gathered next to her, everyone was waiting for the Assumption of the Most Holy Theotokos to happen. This icon captures precisely this anxious hour. And suddenly, the candles went out, and the room was lit up with a blinding light. It is Christ Himself who descended from heaven, accompanied by Angels and Archangels and many others
There is a miraculous icon of the All-Tsaritsa in the world. How many people she has already delivered from terrible diseases cannot be counted, nor can one count those who come to her every year in the hope of healing
The article tells about the meaning of the word "revelation" in its religious and secular understanding. A brief overview of such Orthodox concepts as general, individual and natural revelation of God is given
Kondak - what is it? So called in Greece, more precisely in the Byzantine Empire, solemn hymns dedicated to the Mother of God, the feast of the Nativity of Christ, various saints
The name Valentine is translated from Latin as "strong, strong, he althy." Valentine's name day, or, in other words, the day of the angel of people with this name, is revered by the Orthodox Church on February 23 (10) in memory of the martyr Valentina (Alevtina) of Caesarea (Palestinian), who was executed in 308 AD
In the 4th century, during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great, the light of Christianity shone on the expanses of the Roman Empire and the states subject to it, which became the official state religion
The sacrament of repentance is an amazing action that can bring back to life, inspire hope, purify and pierce with extraordinary light. What is the essence of repentance and what is Orthodox repentance?
The most important part of the life of any Christian is repentance and confession. An example of the depth of spiritual life and self-denial is stretched through the centuries by great ascetics and saints, and their messages, full of repentance, help to bring repentance to many Christians
In Staraya Russa, in the Church of St. George, the Old Russian Icon of the Mother of God is kept. This is the largest portable icon in the world. But not only for its size, it is famous. This article tells about her unusual story
Yuriev Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Russia. It was founded under Yaroslav the Wise and operates in our time
Many icons of the Mother of God "Seeking the Lost" are considered miraculous in Russia. And they really save in hopeless situations. Numerous testimonies of miraculous healings from physical and spiritual ailments with the help of these images
Name day is the holiday of a saint, in whose honor a person was given a name. It is also called Angel Day. It is believed that the saint patronizes his namesake. According to the church calendar, Oleg's name day falls on October 3. On this day, it is customary to congratulate men bearing this glorious name. Let's take a closer look
Most of us know who Sergius of Radonezh is. His biography is interesting to many people, even those who are far from the church. He founded the Trinity Monastery near Moscow (currently it is the Trinity-Sergius Lavra), did a lot for the Russian Church. The saint passionately loved his Fatherland and put a lot of effort into helping his people survive all the disasters
Nikolsky Cathedral, or, as it is also commonly called, the Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, is not just a historical object and a place of pilgrimage. Nikolsky Cathedral, founded at the end of the 19th century, is known for the fact that, unlike most of the old Russian churches, it was not destroyed and survived in the difficult years for Orthodoxy
Hegumen Nikon (Vorobiev) has more than a dozen books, and in each he shares his innermost knowledge about God, faith, love, good and evil. More than 300 spiritual letters are known, and in each he emphasizes that repentance is the vital moisture for the Russian Orthodox Church
The icon of the "Three Joys" is revered and loved by the people. Its significance is great for the Orthodox people. An ardently crying parishioner always receives what he asks with an open heart and pure thoughts
Today we will talk about what the Almetyevsk diocese is, where it is located and what unites
Looking into the church calendar on August 28, you can see this date highlighted in color. After looking at the description, it is easy to find out that the day of the Assumption of the Virgin is celebrated, but what does the word "assumption" mean? What is the death and resurrection of the soul? Perhaps, many do not know the answer to this, as well as the history of the holiday itself. Let's try to figure this out together
In Minsk - the capital of Belarus - there are many Christian churches, temples, cathedrals. They differ in architectural style, date of construction, history. Each of the churches is interesting in its own way. You can learn about this and much more from this article