Christianity 2024, November

Drunkenness in itself is a real tragedy, because it speaks of the disintegration of the personality. But drunkenness in the family is a doubly, and even triple, tragedy, since not only the person himself suffers, but also his loved ones

Finding your soul mate, building a happy family - probably every person dreams of this. It is believed that a prayer addressed to the most beloved Orthodox saints - Peter and Fevronia can help with this

Luck does not accompany everyone in business, and it is no secret that many would like a miracle to help them overcome any difficulties. In such cases, a prayer for good luck and money comes to the rescue

What is an "Orthodox name"? On what basis is it chosen? What if the child is already named, but not yet baptized in the church? All answers in the article

In the Orthodox world there are many miraculous icons, among which is the icon of St. George the Victorious. It is a kind of shield that protects every house. Saint George is the patron saint of the army. In addition, he is considered the patron saint of animal husbandry and farming. Prayer in front of his image helps those who are in military service, as well as those who are already in reserve

There is a small town of Salair in the Kemerovo region. For non-believers, its main advantage is the opportunities that are provided by any high-quality ski resort. But for those who know, believers, and people who simply perceive the world subtly, the main thing in these places is not a comfortable rest at all. This is not what Salair is famous for. The holy spring is what attracts spiritually developed people

The Icon of the Mother of God is considered one of those that pregnant women most often turn to. She is often called the "icon - assistant in childbirth"

At the end of summer, people often wonder what date the Honey Savior is, because there are so many holidays in August, they follow one after another, it is quite difficult not to confuse. Among them there are several Orthodox - three Great Spas. The first of them follows Honey, celebrate it on the fourteenth

There are times when traditional medicine does not inspire hope, and even folk methods do not guarantee that the disease will pass. This situation is especially sensitive if your child is sick. Often in such cases, a prayer for the he alth of children comes to the rescue, which is said both in church and at home, near the baby’s crib

In the tradition of Orthodoxy, there are a lot of different icon-painting images of the Mother of God. Most of them are little known, being purely local shrines. However, there are examples marked by general church veneration. Among them, with its unusualness, the image called the Seven-shooter stands out. This icon, as well as the prayers that are offered before it, will be discussed in this article

Many icons in Christianity have their own history, meaning and convey to people stories of the Bible. The seven-shot icon of the Mother of God, the akathist to which contains requests for reconciliation of enemies and softening of cruel hearts, has its own special history

There are many all kinds of icons in the world that help in various troubles. Among them is the Miraculous Jerusalem Icon of the Mother of God. Prayers in front of her protect against numerous diseases, and also cure existing diseases, many of which have the status of incurable

Christian relics rarely survive to this day in their original form. Always cause a lot of rumors and discussions. Icon "Holy Family" - a prayer for the family, for family values. The path of the icon was difficult, but interesting

Christian and folk traditions are intertwined in the celebration of the apple, honey and nut Spasov. On the one hand, these holidays from ancient times crowned the harvest, various fruits of agriculture and gifts of the earth. On the other hand, Christian, each Savior is celebrated in honor of the Savior - Jesus Christ. Is it possible to draw a line between these traditions? The question is rhetorical. But it will not be difficult to find out when the honey and apple Spas are celebrated

There is one important date related to spirituality and religion. This is a name day, or Angel Day, which is associated with the name of a person. Irina is one of the most common female names, so let's find out when Irina's Angel Day is, as well as everything connected with it

Another name for the icon sounds like "Uma giver". This is one of the little-known images of the Virgin, the celebration of which takes place in August - 15 (28). The story of its appearance is unusual, serving as proof of the infinity of God's mercy and love for people

Prayer for the sale of a house to Spiridon of Trimifuntsky is considered very effective. He supports those who are looking for a good job, who are tormented by money problems. Large purchases / sales are also his diocese, including real estate. In addition, the Great Martyr John Sochavsky will also listen to you. He generally patronizes people whose permanent profession is trade

Despite the fact that we have been living in the so-called "computer era" for a long time, the fear of corruption and the evil eye, cherished for centuries, still remains relevant. So do Orthodox prayers help from the evil eye and corruption?

The temple in Pokrovsky-Streshnev is one of the current cultural sites. On its basis, many different events are held aimed at spending leisure time in the capital of our country. The temple attracts guests of the city as a unique monument of architecture and culture, its visit is included in almost all excursion programs in Moscow

The mythology of different nations speaks of the end of the world. Especially eschatology was developed in Christianity and Islam. In the first, there are a number of signs of the end of the world. According to the Bible, a new life will come after him. The canonical books describe all the harbingers

St. Sergius of Radonezh played a huge role in the unification of Russia. He did the literally impossible - he reconciled two at that time warring religions

An article about the life and work of Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky, the significance of his role in establishing a new political system, uniting the disparate Russian principalities with a single Orthodox faith, celebrating the day of his memory

The article tells about the church built in St. Petersburg in the name of St. Seraphim of Vyritsky. A brief overview of the history of its creation and the main events associated with it is given

The article tells about the Nativity of Christ Convent in Tver, founded at the end of the 14th century by St. Arseniy. Having existed for almost five centuries and being one of the major spiritual centers of Russia, it was closed by the Bolsheviks and revived only during the years of perestroika. A brief overview of the main stages of its history is given

No time in the morning? The problem is familiar to everyone. You also need to read the morning prayer rule. It is impossible not to pray, but there is a catastrophic lack of time. How to be? If it is a matter of time, read the prayer rule of St. Seraphim of Sarov. It is short and simple. You should not often replace them with full-fledged morning prayers. This should be the exception rather than the rule

There are a lot of picturesque places in Novgorod. One of them is the Anthony Monastery. Tradition says that it was founded in 1106. Its founder was Anthony the Roman. The creation legend is fascinating and amazing. In the Middle Ages, the monastery was one of the most important Novgorod monasteries

The church in Shuvalovsky Park is unique. It was built in 1831. Project developer - A.P. Bryullov, brother of the artist Karl Bryullov. The architecture of the temple is quite special. More details about the history of origin, architecture, destruction and revival - in the article

Practically in all religions there is such a thing as "pilgrimage". In Russia, this is a special type of travel that carries a semantic load, the main goal of which is to pray to God and touch the shrines of Orthodoxy. There are many Orthodox churches and monasteries all over the earth, to which pilgrims flock all year round in the hope of receiving spiritual guidance, peace of mind, healing from illnesses and peace from the vanity of the world. One of these places is the monastery in Krasnodar, named after

The article tells about an amazingly beautiful monument of Russian temple architecture of the 18th century - the Stroganov Church of Nizhny Novgorod, consecrated in honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A brief overview of events related to its history is given

The question of who killed Jesus Christ is important to understand for everyone who wants to devote himself to Christianity or is interested in the history of religions. Jesus is a key figure in Christianity. This is the Messiah, whose appearance was predicted in the Old Testament. It is believed that he became an atoning sacrifice for all the sins of people. The main sources of information about the life and death of Christ are the Gospels and other books of the New Testament

The article tells about a unique architectural monument - the Catholic Church of St. Catherine, located in St. Petersburg at the address: Nevsky Prospekt, 32-34. A brief overview of the history of its creation and the main events associated with it is given

The article tells about one of the sights of Kazan - the Nikolsky Cathedral, which is the architectural dominant of the temple complex created around it. A brief overview of the history of its foundation and subsequent reconstructions is given

Prayers to John the Warrior are read by people who cannot find peace in their souls. There is little information about the life of this saint. But what is known is amazing and makes you think

The exact burial place of the body of Jesus has been worrying the minds of Christians for several millennia. During this time, many erroneous versions were put forward, and a lot of archaeological excavations were carried out within the boundaries of Jerusalem, the purpose of which was the tomb of Jesus Christ. Despite the fact that at the moment the world scientific community is inclined in favor of the official version, according to which the burial is located in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, this has not yet been proven

The monasteries of Voronezh attract pilgrims with their uniqueness not only from all over Russia, but also from near and far abroad. A unique history, holy springs, miraculous icons and many other shrines leave an indelible impression in the hearts of people

In the very center of Moscow, not far from the place where Petropavlovsky Lane intersects with Yauzsky Boulevard, there is the Temple of Peter and Paul - Serbian Compound in Moscow

The Intercession Cathedral in Veliky Novgorod was built on the territory of the former Zverin Monastery at the beginning of the last century. Today this temple is visited not only by Orthodox Novgorodians, but also by pilgrims from all over Russia

Alekseev-Akatov Monastery is located next to the Voronezh reservoir in the private sector next to the Chernavsky bridge. Once upon a time, in a deserted forest thicket on Akatova Polyana, two versts from the city, it was decided to build a temple. It received its name in honor of the memory of the first Russian saint, Metropolitan of Moscow Alexy

The oldest Alekseev-Akatov convent in Voronezh was originally a male monastery. Today it is a small paradise and a real pearl of the city, where many Orthodox believers want to go. It has a very rich and interesting history, however, it is connected with tragic and difficult events

Many people know this feeling: you go into the temple, and there is an unusually pleasant smell. And it seems to smell something very familiar. But what is not entirely clear. Let's figure out together what kind of smell you can catch in the church. What does it smell like during the service, how do the candles smell?