Christianity 2024, September
The article tells about the Vologda Church of the Holy Orthodox Prince Alexander Nevsky, consecrated in memory of the miraculous deliverance from the death of Emperor Alexander II, which occurred on the day when he was assassinated by the Narodnaya Volya terrorist D. Karakozov. A brief outline of its history is given
This article is for those whose family is about to collapse. How to save a marriage when all methods have exhausted themselves? To whom to pray? How to ask for the admonition of a lost husband or wife? We will tell about it. The article contains prayers for admonishment to the saints of God, the Most Holy Theotokos and our Lord Jesus Christ
Traveling from the Intercession Church along Ordzhonikidze Street, you can visit the Church of the Resurrection in Voronezh. This ancient building holds many mysteries. In the article we will answer the question about the history of the temple, we will provide a description of this religious building
One of the most beautiful and solemn prayers is the prayer to the Holy and Life-Giving Cross of the Lord. Why Honest and Life-Giving? And what is this prayer? If you want to know about all this, read the article. It contains all the details
In the article we will give answers to the following questions. What is sin? How to deal with it? Are there prayers for sin? Can you pray for your kind? What is confession and why is it needed? Interesting? Then read the article
The miraculous icon of the Mother of God of the Caves is known all over the world. She is famous for her many amazing stories of people being successfully healed. This article is devoted to the description of this icon and the temple erected in its honor
This touching wooden temple of Prince Vladimir in Kuzminki leaves visitors only bright impressions. It is located in Kuzminki, next to the cadet corps, where teenagers are brought up every day. This article will be devoted to the description of the temple
Before you pray to the Lord to get rid of the consequences of someone's divination, you should make sure that the evil eye or damage really takes place. That is, a series of problems and troubles, illnesses or other incidents should not have obvious causes or simple explanations. In addition to the prayer itself, you also need to put a candle in front of the image in the temple - this is traditionally done when thoughts about the presence of someone's bad influence appear
The Novokuznetsk diocese belongs to the Moscow Patriarchate. It and other dioceses are united by the Kuzbass Metropolis. In this article, we will consider the history of the creation of this administrative unit and present its description
What are censer candles for? How to light them? You will find answers to these and other questions in the article. Every people on our planet, in every denomination, and in all corners of the world have one common rite. This is a ceremony of fumigating the dwelling with the smoke of special herbs, fragrant sticks, incense or incense candles
Do we, who call ourselves Orthodox people, often resort to the help of the Mother of God? The vast majority don't. But in vain, for the Mother of God is our Helper and Intercessor. Therefore, it is necessary to ask Her for help and intercession as often as possible. In the article we will talk about such a rare icon as "Impassable Door"
Having a call to the mat? Is the boss distinguished by ferocity and rigidity? Or maybe you have to go to the exam, and the teacher "knocks down" everyone indiscriminately? No need to be afraid. Pray with faith, trust in God's help. Do you know the prayer of King David? It helps soften an evil heart. Do not know? Read the article, we will tell
Timashevsky monastery appeared on the Kuban land during the period of perestroika. It was difficult for the abbot to have contacts with the authorities, but all difficulties were surmountable. The result of the efforts was a monastery that attracts pilgrims from all over Russia
Annunciation Church is the most ancient and beautiful temple in Tula. It barely survived the years of persecution, and in the 90s, through the efforts of caring people, it was restored in all its glory. Its appearance is an example of Russian architecture of the 17th century. Is under state protection
The article tells about the wooden church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, built in 1913 near St. Petersburg, on the territory of the village of Vyritsa. A brief overview of the history of this temple building, which today has become one of the most visited pilgrimage centers, is given
Nikolo-Ugreshskaya Seminary has a centuries-old tradition of training priests. The educational institution is based in an ancient monastery, the education system is two-level - undergraduate and graduate. At the end of the seminary, graduates have the opportunity to choose the direction of activity - ministry, scientific, pedagogical or administrative work
Lily's birthday is the day when a saint with this name is venerated. When they are celebrated, what does this name mean and who was its first owner? What features of Lily's character should parents know when naming a child by this name? All these questions will be answered by this article
Residents and guests of the city are recommended to visit the majestic Church of the Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God in Belgorod. Here you can see the main attraction - the image of St. Mary, and turn to her for help and support. This article will be devoted to the description of the church and its history
Boldinsky Monastery is considered the oldest in the entire Smolensk region. Located 15 km from the city of Dorogobuzh, near the Old Smolensk road. This article proposes the history of the creation of the shrine and a description of this outstanding monument of Christianity
The Belgorod Seminary prepares priests according to a special curriculum. The focus is on missionary work. You can get an education in full-time and part-time departments, laity who carry missionary obedience are accepted
Every mother who wants her child to be happy should know how to pray for her children. Believing women perceive the gift of motherhood through the prism of communication with the Creator. And so they bring up their children, making sure that they are pure in terms of morality. In this article you can find Christian prayers for children
People who feel guilty, tormented by remorse and remorse have been going to this image since time immemorial. An oppressive emotional state can be caused by any reason. It is not at all necessary for the occurrence of a feeling of remorse to commit a bad deed. Repentance often haunts people who have not done anything bad to anyone in life
The Church of St. Andrew the First-Called in Voronezh is a landmark that is known far beyond the city. Consider the history of the creation of the shrine, a description of the features of the temple. We will study the reviews about this shrine
While waiting for the baby, parents choose a name for him. Some are determined immediately, others cannot find a suitable option even after the birth of the child. This article proposes a description of the name and an indication of the date of Savely's name day
What do we know about unusual and rare icons? Virtually nothing. This article is for those who are interested in knowing what is nearby, but not always available. The Leushinsky Icon of the Mother of God is one of these. There is little information about her; in temples, the image can be found infrequently. Want to know more? Then read the article. It is quite short, but informative, and will answer a number of questions. What is the icon? What are they asking her for? The history of the origin of the image and meaning
The article tells about the revival of one of the monuments of Russian history and culture - the Nikolo-Radovitsky Monastery. Time did not spare this monastery: in the early 90s, the monastery buildings were real ruins. So far, not all buildings have been restored
In Tsarskoye Selo, a favorite place of many generations of St. Petersburg residents, there has developed its own unique style of cultural life. Feodorovsky Cathedral in Pushkin was founded in 1909 under the patronage of Nicholas II. Now the cathedral is a majestic monumental building that makes a grandiose impression
There are many significant images in Orthodoxy. But even among the unusual icons there are special ones. One of these images is the icon of Guria, Samon and Aviv. It is generally accepted that this image is able to protect from strife, prevent quarrels and enmity between loved ones, protect the house from ill-wishers and their influence and preserve the integrity of the family
In 2010, a new temple appeared in Pyatigorsk, entirely built of logs in the style of wooden architecture of the XIII-XIV centuries. This is the largest wooden temple in Transcaucasia. The miraculous icons of the Athos Monastery and a piece of the relics of the Matrona of Moscow are kept here. Pilgrims and tourists come here to bow to the shrines and look at the unusual temple
Very often among the visitors of the Orthodox church there are people who stand in the most important places during the service, as if absent. This happens because people simply do not understand what is happening in the service. The article reveals one of the important moments of worship, namely, the reading of one of the main liturgical books - "Apostle". During the liturgy, this service takes place almost as solemnly as the reading of the Gospel
As the legend says, the icon of the Mother of God of Kik is the creation of St. Luke. As a model for creating the image, he used the Mother of God herself. At that time she was still alive. In addition, two more icons were created. According to the same legend, the boards on which the icons were written were given by angels
Prayer for money to Spyridon Trimifuntsky and their happy appearance from various sources is one of those many miracles that the saint was glorified during his lifetime. Such a gift was given to him by God for righteous and tireless service in His name. He revived the dead, cast out demons, called for rain during a drought, healed the hopelessly sick
Everyone needs a doctor in the person of Christ, and in the Sacrament of Confession you communicate with Him, and not with the priest. By the way, the result - the absolution of sins - does not depend on the worthiness or unworthiness of the priest. If he is in the clergy, he has the right to read a prayer for permission. In Communion, a person cleansed of sins unites with his Creator. How to Confess and Communion?
The Orthodox holiday, celebrated annually on August 19 - the Transfiguration of the Lord, reminds people of the meaning of its symbols. Mount Tabor acts as silence, a place of solitude, in which it is easier to say prayers that help to unite the restless human consciousness with God
Sorokoust about he alth (what it is, every believer should know) is a mention in the service (liturgy) for forty days of both the living and the dead indicated in the notes, because it is believed that "for Almighty, everyone is alive." At the proskomedia, a piece of prosphora is taken out for a person, which is then immersed in the Blood of Christ with prayer words for cleansing from sins, that is, for everyone who is prayed for, a thankful offering is made to God
The family is the cell of society, which plays a decisive role in its formation. Traditions, norms of behavior and construction of life in the circle of the closest people are determined by ethnicity, religious views
In parallel with our world, there is a subtle world of incorporeal spirits. They are both light and dark. It is possible and necessary to seek the help of the first, for this they usually read a prayer to the Guardian Angel. In difficult situations, when you need to act quickly, just Jesus is enough. But if you suspect a demonic presence, then you need the 90th psalm. Or a prayer to the Life-Giving Cross. Usually the second is much easier to learn than a psalm, it is more poetic, figurative, and therefore better remembered
It is not at all surprising that a huge number of sick people come to church for help, because they have heard numerous Christian testimonies about healing. However, some begin to refuse a professional doctor and entrust their he alth to some healers, magicians and sorcerers who perform rituals on the sick, which often use church prayers and icons. This can hardly be approved
Everyone wants his life to flow easily, and there are no obstacles on its way. Someone is trying to cope with this on their own, and someone is relying on help from above. Is there such a prayer that everything will be fine?
The theme of icons is inexhaustible, and the icon of the Seven Arrows is no exception. What does it protect from? Good question. To give a worthy answer to it, you need to remember the basic principle of spiritual life: "Save yourself, and others around you will be saved"