Christianity

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Holy Mount Athos and Palestine have always been the ultimate dream of Russian pilgrims. Pilgrimage in pre-revolutionary Russia was equated with a feat, because planes did not fly, the railway was a luxury, and not everyone had horses. Therefore, the Orthodox, wishing to go on a journey to the Holy Mountain or to the Holy Sepulcher, prepared for long foot crossings to the seashore in order to board a ship in the port to their destination

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It would be a mistake to assume that Christian associates, who amazed others with their steadfastness and miracles, are a thing of the distant past. Saints of the 20th century are real people, not myths at all. For their prayers and suffering, they received the unique gift of prophecy and healing. There are very few such people, some of them lived until recently. We will talk about them in this article

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Traditionally, a prayer for another person is read if there are any problems in his life, family discord, misfortune, illness. They also pray for those who are prone to harmful passions - alcoholism, gambling, drug addiction or otherwise. In addition, you need to pray for those who seem to be doing well in life, but the people themselves are far from God, sinful, petty, fussy, angry, swaggering

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The Church of the Ex altation of the Holy Cross in Altufiev is located in an extremely picturesque area on the outskirts of Moscow. This shrine has a rich history, which will be discussed in the article

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The birth of a person brings great joy to the family. Unfortunately, the date of death is already marked in the book of life. It depends only on the person how and with what he will come to this day. How will he live his time?

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Fasting or not is everyone's choice. It is impossible to force fasting or, conversely, to prohibit its observance. How to eat right in Assumption Fast? What holidays does the Orthodox Church celebrate at this time? Do not forget that the main purpose of fasting is liberation from passions and the victory of the soul over the flesh

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In accordance with historical tradition and modern documents, a diocese means a local church headed by a bishop

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The rites on St. Andrew's Day are special, because the roots of this holiday come from pagan beliefs. According to some beliefs, the apostle patronized wild animals. Therefore, each housewife had to cook some corn and take it to the field, scattering it there. Some threw it into the chimneys. It was believed that this would save future crops and domestic animals from attack by wild animals

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In Russia, such a holiday as a name day is traditionally celebrated. There are always many birthdays in June, July and August, but this holiday should not be confused with a birthday

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The icon of St. John Chrysostom is in every church, he is the heavenly patron of all those who serve in the church. They pray to him for well-being in marriage, for peace and mutual understanding, in need and persecution

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Orthodox holidays: their list, history and significance for believers. Contents of Orthodox calendars. Features of the celebration of some significant dates in the Orthodox Church

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In Orthodoxy, the Virgin Mary is especially revered. It is believed that with her miraculous prayers to the Lord, the Most Holy Theotokos will save all Christians living on Earth

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The sacrament of the sacrament is necessary for the salvation of the soul of every Christian. During it, Divine grace comes to the Orthodox. The first communion after baptism is especially important for a person. It is at this moment that his soul opens to the spiritual world. Compliance with the basic requirements in preparing for the sacrament will allow the human soul to open the way to the world of spiritual grace

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Jesus Christ often called himself the Son of Man. The nationality of the parents, according to the theologians, will shed light on the Savior's belonging to one or another ethnic group. According to the Bible, all mankind descended from Adam. Later, people themselves divided themselves into races, nationalities. Yes, and Christ during his lifetime, given the Gospels of the Apostles, did not comment on his nationality in any way

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Some pagan rituals and divination, which are held on the feast of the Trinity, have survived to this day. The customs of ancient times are based on the renewal of life - this is the time when the first leaves appear on the trees, flowers bloom. And for the feast of the Trinity of the church, the houses were decorated with greenery - a symbol of the growth and renewal of the Christian faith

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Christian love is not just an ordinary feeling. It represents life itself, permeated with noble deeds pleasing to God. This phenomenon is a manifestation of the highest benevolence towards every creature of God. Read about the features of Christian love and its manifestations in the article

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Recently, being carried away by the study of Russian culture, different ways of spiritual and physical development, many people have become interested in the Old Believers. Indeed, the Old Believers - who are they? There are many opinions and views on this matter

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In early Christianity there was a place for many miracles, deeds and perseverance in hardships, the Life of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew is a vivid example of this

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One of the greatest gospel events celebrated annually in the Christian world is the Transfiguration of the Lord. The history of the holiday began around the 4th century, when, on the initiative of the holy Empress Elena, a Christian church was built on Mount Tabor, consecrated in honor of the Transfiguration

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The icon of St. Luke (Bishop of Crimea) is especially revered in the Orthodox world. Many believing Christians say warm and sincere prayers before the image of the saint

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St. Danilov Monastery in Moscow is considered one of the oldest monasteries located on the Moscow River. It is a unique example of beautiful Russian architecture

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There are several hundred different icon-painting images of the Mother of God, revered by the Orthodox and recognized by the Holy Church as miraculous. The history of the icon "Healer" begins with the IV century. Many Christians prayed before the miraculous image, praying for salvation and intercession. The Most Holy Theotokos always heard sincere prayers, helping every Christian in need

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The Most Holy Theotokos has been revered by the Orthodox people since ancient times, which was reflected in the variety of her icon-painting images. Church hymns glorify the Mother of God above all Heavenly angelic ranks. The Russian people attach special importance to many Mother of God holidays, thereby emphasizing their significance in Christian life. As a sign of love for the Mother of God, in honor of Her icons, many Russian churches and chapels are consecrated

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In the Orthodox Church, different types of icons of the Virgin are accepted for veneration. One of the main ones is "Tenderness" (in the Greek tradition - "Eleusa"). On such icons, the Most Holy Theotokos is usually depicted waist-deep. She holds the baby - the Savior in her arms and with tenderness bows to her Divine Son

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Thanksgiving prayers are special. They come straight from the heart and inspire not only the one who prays, but also other people. It was through such prayers that the centuries-old aura of temples was formed, which every person feels already on the way to the church. Thanksgiving prayers are most often said to the Lord, the Mother of God, Nicholas the Wonderworker, the Guardian Angels and the Matrona of Moscow

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The icon "Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary" stands out noticeably among other important ones, since it depicts earthly human life. Although no specific significant festive event was captured, it is permeated with intimate details that reveal everyday nuances

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When there is no longer the strength to cope with all the hardships that have piled on, the only salvation seems to be faith and prayer for the blessing of the house. In order for requests to be heard faster, you need to know who to contact. The article contains the names of the saints, in whose power to help in the event of family difficulties

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A little boy was born and raised in love. Received a good education. Learned all the good things and not so much. And he was able to process knowledge into a completely unpredictable result. What happened is not to everyone's liking. It does not strive to be smooth and predictable. His fame and eccentricity of views speak of powerful willpower and unbending character

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The word "cell" somehow by itself evokes images of monks, icons and monasteries. The way of life of people who have renounced worldly concerns is not always clear to the layman. However, being misunderstood does not mean being uninteresting

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First you need to decide on the choice of godparents. The main condition is the kinship of souls, common views on the upbringing of the child. You must be sure that they can not only help you in certain life situations, come to the rescue, but also be able to benefit your child

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Hears the icon of the Matrona of Moscow and requests to resolve family conflicts, to eliminate strife between spouses, misunderstandings between children and parents. About a happy arrangement of personal life. So that the one who prays can get a decent job, support a family. But you never know what we may need, what a deadlock situation we may find ourselves in! And often it is the icon of the Matrona of Moscow that becomes the very straw that gives hope and does not allow us to drown in the abyss of despair

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Cheremenetsky St. John the Theologian Monastery is located on a peninsula located on the lake of the same name, 15 kilometers from the Kyiv highway. The monastery was founded in 1478. This is one of the oldest monasteries in the Leningrad region

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The article tells about the Nikitsky Monastery, located in the city of Pereslavl-Zalessky and one of the oldest in Russia. A brief overview of the history of its creation and subsequent events related to it is given

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The article tells about the work of the consecrated Bishops' Cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church, which took place in February this year in Moscow. A brief overview of the issues raised there is given

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Prayer is the foundation of any religion. Man's appeal to God and any higher being, force, reason. In the New Testament, Jesus said, "Watch and pray."

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The main parental Saturdays in 2015 have floating dates, 7 of them are dedicated to church holidays, and only one parental Saturday has a fixed day. This is May 9th, the day of remembrance of the departed warriors

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Why is repentance so important to God? Because only it can lead a person to reduce the sinfulness of his life. It reconciles a person with the Creator, testifies to a change in spirit and a desire to live differently than in the past. Confession was created so that a person could start all over again, as if from a clean slate. Confession rehearsal - a prayer of repentance. What it is?

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Parastas is a special funeral service at Matins, it takes place on Friday, preceding the onset of the Ecumenical Parental Saturday (Meat-fare, on the eve of Great Lent, the second, third and fourth weeks of Lent, Trinity, before the birthday of the Church, the memory of the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles). These five cases are canonically established when parastasas are performed in Orthodox churches. All of them, as can be judged, fall in the first half of the calendar year, from February to June

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The article provides the content and interpretation of the parable of Jesus Christ about the evil vinedressers, told by him in the temple the day after His Entry into Jerusalem. A brief explanation is given for each of the images presented in it

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The Zaikonospassky Monastery, one of the most famous religious complexes in Russia, was built in 1600 by Prince Volkonsky by decree of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. Today in this monastery there are: a Sunday school, Missionary and Slavic-Korean centers, a library and a theological school