Christianity
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Great is the intercessory power of the Mother of God for the entire human race before the Lord. Through the prayers of the Blessed Virgin, God helps us all, delivering us from sorrow and illness
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The article tells about the chief apostles Peter and Paul. A brief history of their life and service to the Lord is given, compiled on the basis of materials from the Holy Scriptures and Holy Tradition
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Fantastic strength of mind, a great desire to live and a feeling of gratitude for everything that he has… This is what Nick Vuychich really is, whose biography touches to the core. This man is known for his will to win, ability to overcome difficulties, as well as physical injuries that could break the life of anyone. However, he not only does not give up, but also helps people all over the world to believe in themselves, developing the potential given to him by God
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Despite the massive spread of atheism in the Soviet era, in the modern world more and more people are returning to religion
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At the end of the 15th century, the great ascetic of the Russian Orthodox Church, St. Nil Stolobensky, was born in the village of Zhabna, Novgorod volost. Having received from the Lord the gift of spiritual insight for his great humility, he, following God's precepts, devoted his whole life to serving his neighbors, receiving in a secluded forest cell many people who came to him for spiritual help and advice
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In the Christian prayer book there are prayers to the Lord, the Mother of God, angels and saints. All of them destroy the forces of evil. “May God rise again …” is the most powerful prayer from evil, corruption, enemies and destructive natural disasters. It is best to learn it by heart and repeat it in moments of danger. You can carry a sheet with the text of the prayer with you. The words written on it will take away any trouble
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Jesus Christ brought the New Testament to humanity, the meaning of which is that now every person who believes in God can be freed from sins that make his life difficult and joyless. In the Gospel, the Lord's Sermon on the Mount is transmitted, in which He told people the nine beatitudes. These are the nine conditions under which a person can gain eternal life in the abode of the Most High
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The Kazan image of the Mother of God is a reminder of the highest blessing, almsgiving and intercession of the Higher powers for our land and our country. The unparalleled reverence for the holy image of the Mother of God led to the fact that Orthodox believers celebrate the church holiday of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God not once a year, but twice: on July 21 and November 4
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In 1885, many significant events took place. The rabies vaccine was first tested in France. The motorcycle was invented and patented in Germany. But the most important event happened in the Tula province, in the small village of Sebino. There was born a girl who glorified Russia for centuries
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In Russia, icons have always occupied a special place in the home of every Orthodox. A separate corner stood out for them, it is also called "red". It was located near the eastern wall, like many temples. The icon of the Savior is the central and most revered icon of the Orthodox Church. It gives every believer peace and tranquility. In addition, it is she who is credited with a huge number of miracles and healings
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Like a doctor who does not treat illnesses, but a patient, a real spiritual shepherd will show you how to live in Christ in order to win the Lord's love. After all, the most powerful prayer in the mouth of a fierce, evil and unfriendly person will become an empty shaking of the air
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God is triune, this is the essence of him and the light radiated on every believer. The Holy Icon, which has absorbed the three sources of the Savior, helps to understand this unity
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Borisoglebsky monastery in the Yaroslavl region is a real fortress with its towers, gates and loopholes. And this is the living heart of Borisoglebsky, which has been beating for more than 600 years
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Detention prayers should be used with extreme caution and attention. If the prayer of the elder of Athos Pansofius is used, who had a whole collection (prayer books) of sacred texts, it is necessary not to ignore the warning that it is allowed to read the prayer only with the blessing of the church confessor
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Russian people began to treat the Saint with special respect after the Baptism of Russia. Its first icons appeared in the middle of the 11th century, and then a number of monasteries and temples were erected, where a prayer to Nicholas the Pleasant is pronounced daily by thousands of Orthodox believers
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How did Metropolitan Feofan of Kazan come to his current rank, what was his childhood like, what influenced his views? How does the metropolitan feel about interfaith conflicts and what does he do to preserve peace? Read about all this in the article
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The Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God "Hodegetria" is one of the icon-painting types. According to the legend, the icon was painted in ancient times by the Evangelist Luke. In Russia, Hodegetria appeared only in the 11th century. Only in the XII century it began to be called Smolenskaya, when it was placed in the Smolensk church of the Assumption of the Virgin
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Prophet John the Baptist (Forerunner) is the most revered saint for a Christian after the Mother of God. His icons are in every Orthodox church. The life is exciting and shakes the stamina of the saint. The history of the iconography of the prophet is also very interesting
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Relationships with religion are now as different as people's views in general. Far from all families and communities have retained the tradition of spiritual education. From this follows a strange at first glance question: “What is the Church? A house for offering prayers, or does it have a different meaning? To answer such a spiritual quest is both difficult and simple. Let's try to figure it out
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In ancient times, the centers of spiritual, cultural and scientific life were monasteries. The monks living in them learned to read and write, unlike the bulk of the people. Thanks to their manuscripts, we can now learn about the ancient history of mankind. Monk Nestor made a huge contribution to the development of science. The chronicler kept a kind of diary, where he wrote down all, in his opinion, significant events in the life of society. For his labors, the monk was canonized by the Orthodox Church and is revered as a saint
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This article describes the construction and decoration of the main churches of Mary Magdalene. You can also find out where they are from here
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The article tells about the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Elena and her son Constantine, who won unfading fame for their services to Christianity. A brief overview of the history of their lives and main deeds is given
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Seraphim was born into a Christian family at the end of the 1st century in Antioch. After the death of her parents, she sold all her property and distributed it to the poor, as she decided to devote her life completely to her God - Jesus Christ. Many men liked her and wanted to marry her, but she refused. And then she completely left for Italy and sold herself into voluntary slavery
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The Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir is the man who brought the Orthodox faith to Russia. It took him a long time to reach this goal. In order to persuade people to a new religion, he conducted harsh campaigns, which in the end almost completely eradicated paganism in Russian lands
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Metropolitan Pitirim was born in early January 1926. His name in the TV world sounds like Nechaev Konstantin Vladimirovich. He was a bishop in the church of the Russian people. Known not only in the religious direction, but also in the scientific field, in the field of literature. He is the author of several dozen publications in different languages
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The history of the Pafnutiev Borovsky monastery, as well as the fate of its founder, reflect amazing events. They are mentioned in the annals of the Russian land
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The future healer Panteleimon, now known throughout the Orthodox world, was born near Constantinople, in the town of Nicomedia. His parents represented a very strange and unacceptable union at that time, namely, his mother converted to Christianity, and his father was in no hurry to renounce the pagan holy faces
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This article tells about the life and work of Hildegard of Bingen, the great Protestant nun and healer
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The Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called is the first of the twelve preachers whom the Lord chose to carry the gospel instructions to the people. About the glorious life, icons, temples erected in his honor, as well as how the memory of the righteous is honored, read further in this article
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The male stauropegial Valaam Monastery, located on the islands of the Valaam archipelago, attracts numerous pilgrims who want to touch the shrines of Orthodoxy. The amazing rare beauty of nature, the silence and remoteness from the bustle of the world leave an unforgettable impression on all visitors to this holy place
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The Holy Martyr Alexandra will help everyone in finding happiness. The article tells about the life of this saint and temples in her honor
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The "passionate" icon of the Mother of God is especially revered by the Orthodox Church. What is the meaning and what power this icon has, we learn from this article
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Memorial prayer is a manifestation of love and respect, which means that we are not indifferent to the future fate of the deceased. Thus, we fully reflect the purity of relations with a loved one. Do not dismiss the process of prayer, because someday we will need help for our souls
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Patriarch Alexy II, whose biography is the subject of our article, lived a long and, I think, happy life. His activities left a deep mark not only in the history of the Russian Orthodox Church, but also in the souls of many people
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The article tells about the Great Martyr Catherine of Alexandria. A brief overview of the life of this ascetic of the Christian faith is given and her death is told, which opened her way to the host of saints
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In the old days, name days were much more important than birthdays. It was a holiday of communication with their godparents, tribute was paid to their heavenly patron, relatives gathered at a plentiful table. According to the church calendar, Maxim's name day may fall on a day that coincides with the day of memory of two saints, which can provide him with more powerful heavenly protection
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The Day of the Optina Elders is celebrated annually on October 24th. What kind of great personalities were the elders of Optina Hermitage?
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Not all names are so "lucky" on name days. But not without reason, translated from Greek, Elena means “torch”. Having once chosen their fate, these great women went to the end, burning, but lighting the way for others. Therefore, St. Helena is found so often in the "saints". Name days provide an opportunity to remember their life and their death, because both are extremely important for a Christian
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There are a lot of detailed biographical articles about the Russian Patriarch, but we will focus only on the main moments of his life and on the fact that today Orthodox Christians have a lot of questions and conflicting opinions related to his meeting with the Pope. Of course, even before that, many tried to denigrate and accuse His Holiness of treason. However, first things first
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Vladyka John Snychev… This name is known not only in large Russian cities, but also in the most seemingly God-forgotten places in Russia. This seemingly inconspicuous thin old man has become a real idol for many Russians. When the whole Russian land with its large population was drowning under the yoke of overseas preachers who strove to wipe out its essence from the face of the earth, destroy its natural heritage and destroy the centuries-old traditions of the Russian people, the quiet voice of Vladyka John spoke