Christianity 2024, November

Mother Matrona, who was often called the Matrona-sandal, during her lifetime became famous as a miracle worker and soothsayer. People turned to the old woman for prayer help, advice and guidance. Her prophecies and predictions helped many to avoid death and danger, cope with difficult circumstances and find the right path in life. Despite the fact that Matronushka, who has been an example of mercy and great patience all her life, has not yet been canonized, she can still be addressed today

With great hope and hope, women turn to the Holy Virgin. It is in her that they see their main intercessor before the Almighty. And in her address, the prayer of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos for marriage sounds in October. It is believed that on this holiday it is especially strong and effective

Being away from home, children continue to feel a spiritual connection with their parents. Her prayer for her son will strengthen, which will enlighten him in moments of doubt and turn away the lurking dangers

In truth, the disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ began to baptize the Slavs. According to legend, the Apostle Andrew the First-Called arrived by ship in the Danube Delta. In honor of this event, a monument was erected in Vilkovo (Odessa region)

Despite its wide distribution, the dreams of the Most Holy Theotokos, reviews of which are found on all magical sites, are still absolutely inconsistent with Scripture for the official church. So what is it - heresy or canon?

List of popular names of saints born in August. Men's and women's names are painted for each day

The icon "Indestructible Wall", the meaning of the name of which is easy to determine even for an unbeliever (intercession), is one of the mosaics of St. Sophia of Kyiv that have survived to this day. This cathedral, built by the son of Prince Vladimir Yaroslav the Wise, still surprises with the splendor of its decoration

Archimandrite Antonin (Kapustin) lived a bright life, equally devoting himself to Orthodoxy, archeology and history. In his studies, in addition to serving God and the church, there was a great love for the work of past generations, a desire to trace the origins of religion and the formation of peoples

The name Irina is translated from Greek as "peace" or "calm". It is filled with femininity, joy, tenderness. Irina's name day is celebrated on certain dates. And when exactly, you will find out by reading our article

What is humility? Not everyone can answer this question unambiguously. Despite this, many consider humility to be the main virtue of a true Christian. It is this quality that the Lord primarily appreciates in a person

St. Elisabeth Monastery in Kaliningrad is one of the newest monasteries in Russia. It was created in honor of the Holy Martyr Princess Elizabeth, but initially existed as an Orthodox community. We will tell about this monastery, the history of creation, its features in this publication

The Holy Trinity Monastery in Alatyr is an Orthodox male monastery in the Republic of Chuvashia. The monastery was erected at the end of the 16th century, and already at that time an unusual cave temple was located on its territory. You can learn about this monastery, its history and features from the article

The Church in honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or the Nikitsky Church, in Kaluga is a unique building. Having a very long history and having survived the great hardships of the Soviet era, the church managed to recover and is now actively involved in the Orthodox life of the city. The temple has a unique architecture and painting, but an important feature of it is the presence of a huge number of shrines and Orthodox artifacts. Rectors and assistants of the Nikitskaya Church are the real heroes of the city of Kaluga

Kursk Orthodox Theological Seminary is the oldest Orthodox university in the city. Now this is the most popular educational institution, where priests, regents and icon painters are trained. He created his professional name many centuries ago thanks to famous teachers and graduates, but even today this bar is held by no less experienced team

In Vyritsa, the Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God was built just over a hundred years ago, but thanks to the prayers and deeds of a man with an amazing fate, Father Seraphim, he became famous throughout the world. Vyritsa became the spiritual stronghold of the country in the difficult years of devastation and wars, and remains so now

Are there special prayers that have unprecedented power? To whom to pray in this or that life situation? When to turn to God and the Mother of God, and when to the saints? How to pray for a drunk? How to pray for the sick? Who to ask for help with problems at work? Read the article, it explains everything in detail. The texts of some prayers are given

Holy Trinity Church in Tomsk was built between 1841 and 1844. The author of the project was the famous architect of that time K. G. Tursky. This temple is unique, as it was built at the expense of the community of fellow believers (Old Believers). We will tell about this church, the history of its construction and interesting facts in our essay

The importance of the twelve main holidays in the Orthodox tradition lies not in the fact that they serve as a kind of fundamental core of the church calendar, its forming circle. These days are important for the formation of the spirituality of parishioners, their enlightenment. After all, the more believers know about the worldly life of those who are revered in churches, the more reverently and sincerely they perceive service. Accordingly, holidays are important for strengthening the faith of parishioners, and this is their main significance

The history of Staraya Ladoga goes back to ancient times. Once it was a large trade and craft center on the trade route from the Varangians to the Greeks. Nikolsky Monastery was founded in 1240, when Alexander Nevsky won the battle on the Neva. The monastery is distinguished by the unusual beauty of the architecture of the Middle Ages and the surrounding nature

Among believers, there are those who believe that the prayer to buy an apartment, house, housing appeared only in recent years, along with the formation of the real estate market in our country. But this belief is wrong. People have always offered prayers for finding their own shelter. And the request to the saints to buy an apartment is a prayer for finding a roof over your head, which has changed in accordance with modern living conditions

Majestic architecture, splendor of cathedrals and holy places attract pilgrims from all over Russia to the Kazan Monastery of Vyshny Volochok. The article provides information on how to find it, which holy places to visit, the opening hours of the monastery

Archpriest Andrey Logvinov became the very first editor of the Vyatka Diocesan Bulletin magazine. At the moment, Andrei is the rector of the church of the holy righteous John of Kronstadt. In Russia, he became famous thanks to his poems and songs, which are released on CDs

The article tells about the Nikitskaya Church, built in Vladimir in the second half of the 18th century, closed by the Bolsheviks in 1938 and returned to the Russian Orthodox Church almost eight decades later. A brief outline of the main events of its history is given

There is great joy in your family - a baby was born? Congratulations, this is great. Pray for your baby and for his mom. Do not know who to pray for the he alth of the baby? The answer to this question is in the article. Just read it carefully and remember the main points. There is nothing difficult

The best request to higher powers is the one that is said in one's own words, as soon as it reflects the depth of the desire to help a loved one. Prayer to Boniface is no exception; asking a saint for help is better in your own words. A request to a saint must be filled with faith in his help, and a person’s thoughts must be absolutely sincere. With anger in the heart, hatred for the drinker and the desire for this person all the troubles in the world, you can’t pray

Sometimes people ask the question: why read the Gospel? Immediately there is a desire to break out into a long tirade about this and answer not only the question "why". What stops? A simple thought: a person asking such questions is most likely far from Christianity. Or just beginning his path to God, still quite a novice. For the latter, this article is written. What is the Gospel, why is it read, and what prayers should be read before and after the Gospel. Read the article, learn something new

Andrey the First-Called enjoys special reverence in the southern cities of Russia. It is believed that this is where his missionary work began. In honor of him, many temples were built here at different times. One of them is St. Andrew's Cathedral in Stavropol

Joseph Volotsky is not some foreign saint who patronized overseas merchants in ancient times. This is a Russian man who lived at the turn of the 15th-16th centuries and was engaged in enlightenment within the framework of the monastic rank. The official status of the "patron of trade" Joseph acquired only in our century. Saint Joseph was declared the patron saint of Orthodox entrepreneurship and management in the winter of 2009 by Patriarch Kirill

There is no such person who has never lost anything. If there is one, then he does not need to read the article. For those who periodically lose some thing - you are welcome. What should I do if I have lost an important item? Who to turn to for help and how to thank for it? In the article we will talk about this. Read - it will be interesting

If you want to strengthen relationships between spouses or lovers, a prayer for the multiplication of love will help. It is not necessary to memorize the words. Talk to God, open your soul to him. But be sure to ask the Creator sincerely. Then the prayer will surely find an answer. Consider the types of prayers to strengthen relationships

Paradoxical as it may seem, the Znamensky Cathedral in Kemerovo was built at a time when an anti-religious campaign was being waged throughout the country. But the temple did not last long. In the sixties, another struggle "with obscurantism" began. The community was removed from registration, and the temple was destroyed. You can learn more about the history of the Znamensky Cathedral in Kemerovo from this article

The Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Vitebsk is an architectural monument of the ancient Polotsk principality of the 12th century, which is located in the city center, on the banks of the Western Dvina River. The church has a rich and interesting history. About this temple, the history of its construction and unusual facts concerning it will be discussed in this article

Prayer amulet is traditionally perceived as a powerful tool that allows you to protect yourself from all life's misfortunes, grief, he alth problems or other difficulties that can overtake a person. With the help of such prayers, you can not only protect yourself from the evil machinations of envious people or enemies, but also ensure peace and prosperity in your home, protect relatives and close friends from all sorts of troubles

The center of the Trifonov Monastery and the most beautiful building is the Assumption Cathedral. Kirov is rightfully proud of his heritage, and the city authorities protect and support it. Thus, the city administration filed a lawsuit against the developer, who, without approval, began building a house on Vodoprovodnaya Street near the monastery. The mayor of the city of Kirov, Ilya Shulgin, said that the development is illegal, as it is located in the zone of cultural heritage and violates the historical architectural appearance of the area

Theodorovsky Sovereign Cathedral in Pushkin was built by decree of Emperor Nicholas II at the beginning of the 20th century. This temple is famous for its amazing mosaics that are collected above the entrances to the cathedral. This unique church, the history of its creation and interesting facts will be discussed in the article

The article tells about the famous Russian religious figure of the XX century - Archpriest Nikolai Rogozin, who gained wide popularity due to his church ministry, as well as predictions concerning various aspects of life. A brief overview of the main stages of his biography is given

Cremation is one of the ritual processes of burial. The procedure involves burning the human body. In the future, the burnt ashes are collected in special urns. The methods of burial of cremated bodies are different. They depend on the religion of the deceased. The Christian religion did not initially accept the cremation procedure. For the Orthodox, the burial process was carried out by placing a corpse in the ground. The burning of the human body was a sign of paganism

Great St. Spyridon is revered in Russia, no less beloved by all Nicholas the Wonderworker. Turning to prayers for help in their needs and troubles, people often receive quick and help. Saint Spyridon of Trimifuntsky is prayed for money, work and well-being in all corners of the globe

The article tells about the great ascetic of Orthodoxy, canonized in 2015, a hieromonk of one of the Athos monasteries, the holy reverend Paisios the Holy Mountaineer. A brief overview of the main stages of his life is given, built on the basis of the life compiled by Hieromonk Isaac

First of all, prayer to the Archangel Michael will help you. From evil forces there is no more powerful defender. Because when many angels went against God, it was Michael who led the bright army. He threw the instigator of the riots to the ground, and he himself stands guard over the heavenly peace. During the decisive battle, hosts of angels, led by Michael, will rise according to the word of God and defeat the demons. And now a prayer to the Archangel Michael from evil forces protects and saves us mere mortals