Christianity 2024, November

People often confuse the guardian angel with the patron saint they are named after. Even the day of the angel and the day of the name day were mixed together. In fact, the angel is separate, and the saint is separate. Who is a guardian angel, and who is a patron saint? What is the difference? When is the day of the angel celebrated, and when is the name day? How to celebrate these holidays with dignity? How to pray and call on your intercessors? The article will give detailed answers to the questions asked

Having known God, it is impossible not to love Him, and having fallen in love, it is impossible not to glorify Him. In general, there are a lot of verses in the Bible that glorify God and invite to praise Him. Glorify in word and deed

A mother's prayer for the he alth of children, their well-being, happiness, uttered sincerely, will be heard by the Lord himself, and by those for whom she is offered. Yes, our sons and daughters feel a good mother's message, especially if there are close spiritual ties between them and their parents

The Lord sometimes sends tests to his children, which they must pass as a lesson. And if people can still somehow accept and understand their own sores, then the illness of a child leads many into complete panic. How can you help in this case?

To be lucky in business, no matter how small or big it is, you need: firstly, a prayer for successful trading, and secondly, the performance of certain ancient rituals and conspiracies. You can do all this yourself. The benefits will be very, very tangible

One of these shrines is located in the Pskov land, the Pskov-Caves Monastery. This is the icon of "Tenderness", the value of which is difficult to overestimate for all believers. It is a miraculous image of the Mother of God and was made from the famous image of Our Lady of Vladimir

Cyprian's prayer for corruption is considered the strongest remedy for evil thoughts, the evil eye and witchcraft. Memorizing it by heart is not an easy task, it is long and available in Church Slavonic translation, so you should open the holy book and read it, trying to understand the meaning of the words spoken

The prayer of Xenia of Petersburg serves as protection, a talisman for many families. The very life of Xenia made her a saint not only in the church canon, but also in the hearts of people

Until now, many people choose the name of their daughter by looking at the "Monthly Book", which offers a choice of names of girls by month and date of birth. Representatives of the male sex, famous for their virtues, are also present in the Saints. In any case, regardless of the gender of the child, it is necessary to choose a name with a shift of eight days in advance from the date of birth of the baby. This tradition dates back to the heyday of Christianity

The Russian land keeps many shrines. The grave of the Matrona of Moscow, or Matronushka, as the old woman was affectionately called by grateful "clients", is one of the most popular places for visiting pilgrims

Indecent activities on this day can be safely attributed to the use of strong drinks, obscene conversations and dishonorable behavior. It should be especially remembered that the name day in April often falls on Great Lent, during which the Orthodox Church considers all such excesses unacceptable

If you need any prayer for the sick, you must have a special collection. It not only contains all the necessary texts, but they are already distributed thematically, depending on which one is the most effective for which ailment. The collection is called "Prayer"

350 years ago, the Blessed Virgin Mary revealed to people Her miraculous image, called "Quick Hearing". Prayer before him is always fulfilled very quickly

All people love holidays, and especially those that concern them. This article will discuss who celebrates their name day in December. All male and female names are considered here. Read more in the text of the article

It seems that the consciousness of such people has turned into a kind of magic wand and creates their own reality for them. But it exists not in the world of dreams and fantasies, but in our material world. How to learn this can be suggested by Sinelnikov's prayer "Transfiguration", as well as a book published by him under the same name

Matrona showed many miracles, many healings were on her account, consolations, a return to faith, a revival of hopes. Mother read many prayers in her lifetime, the Matrona of Moscow left a lot as a legacy: the prayer for marriage began to be passed from mouth to mouth. She helped many women to arrange their lives or save their families

In fact, each image of the Mother of God can provide invaluable help to those in need. The main thing is that your prayer is sincere. “The Tsaritsa” is a special image. The fact that she has a truly wonderful, unmeasurable power, says her name. It stands for "Queen of the whole world", "Lady of all"

Prayers before starting any business can perhaps give somewhat better results than activity without them. More recently, scientists have discovered a "fourth" state of the brain (in addition to wakefulness, fast and slow sleep), which occurs precisely during prayer. The priests alternately read the usual verses and prayers, while they took an encephalogram. During this state, all brain rhythms slowed down to the state of slow sleep, although all participants in the experiment were awake

A vivid expression of the veneration of Jesus in Orthodoxy is the icon of the "Lord Almighty". But to understand its meaning, we need to understand a little about the role of Christ in Orthodox theology. This is what this article is about

It has long been believed that streams of water wash away everything bad from a person. But bathing in a font acquired a special meaning for mankind. The sacrament of baptism reveals the purity of the soul, instructs on the righteous path and gives eternal life

Summary of the exploits of Saint Blessed Xenia of Petersburg. The history of the creation of the temple in the name of Xenia of Petersburg in the city of Voronezh and its architectural features. Information about the organization of pilgrimage trips and participation in religious processions. Location of the temple and schedule of services

The article tells about the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos, built in Gatchina at the end of the 19th century and, like other churches in Russia, closed during the period of communist rule. A brief overview of its history and the main events associated with it is given

The names of the archangels and their purpose in Orthodoxy are far from known to everyone, however, it is very important to know in order to understand exactly which saint to contact with a particular problem

Holy gifts are the greatest sacrament. They, according to the Church, should not be eaten by people mired in sins. And in order to prepare oneself for confession and communion, a person should fast. But if there is still some clarity with meat and animal products, then the question of whether it is possible to eat fish before communion remains open

The history of the icon of the Mother of God "Quick Hearer" begins in ancient times. This is an amazing image of the Virgin. Description, spiritual meaning, prayer and troparion "Quick to Hear" - all this you will find in this article

On the cape formed by the floodplains of the Babarynka and Tura rivers, the first Holy Trinity Monastery in Tyumen was founded at the beginning of the 17th century. It is known as one of the oldest and most beautiful architectural ensembles in Siberia. Closed during the years of atheistic hard times and thus sharing the fate of most Russian monasteries, the monastery was revived only thanks to the trends of the new post-communist times

The article tells how and what it is customary to pray to St. Sergius of Radonezh, one of the most revered saints of the Russian Orthodox Church. A brief outline of his earthly life is also given

One of the most revered images of Christ in Russia is the icon of the All-Merciful Savior, which was created around the twelfth century, during the reign of Andrei Bogolyubsky in the Vladimir-Suzdal principality. After his death, he was glorified among the saints for his piety and righteous life

Before entering Moscow from St. Petersburg, we are met by the Moscow Compound of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Valaam Monastery. You can visit the monastery as part of an organized tour. During your tour, you have the opportunity to choose any of the presented programs

The beautiful Slavic name Zlata has long been popular in Ukraine, Slovakia and Poland. Most often, a fair-haired sweet girl is associated with him. But does she have the same character as her appearance? In this article, we will find out when the day of the angel Zlata celebrates

Why was Euphemia the All-Praised among the saints? What are they asking her for? Do prayers addressed to her help? The life of Euphemia the All-Praised will be told further

An expert who has received a special education, called a catechist, is responsible for educating people in matters of religion. Unenlightened people who hear about this profession for the first time are perplexed. To bring at least some clarity, let's try to figure out who a catechist is in the Church

Do we always understand the true meaning of the words we use? How often do we look in dictionaries? And perhaps it’s worth it, because what is considered a curse today, many years ago could be praise

In the troparion dedicated to the feast of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos, the following words are heard more than once: “Cover us with Your omophorion.” Translated from Greek, the word omophorion literally means "carried on the shoulders." "Omos" means shoulder and "fero" means to wear

Start your story about St. Simeon Cathedral in Chelyabinsk with the fact that he is this one with a happy fate. Initially, it was not a temple, but an attached cemetery church, which did not even have its own staff. Services for parishioners were conducted by clergy from a nearby church. This was commonplace in those years. And this church appeared not by chance, but at the great request of its parishioners. They turned to the Bishop of Orenburg with a request for the blessing of the construction of the temple

The Chapel of Nicholas the Wonderworker in Novosibirsk is one of the main sights of the city. It is located in the very center and is considered its amulet. Outwardly, the small chapel is somewhat reminiscent of an elegant candle, towering among other buildings and rapid city traffic. Her story is very interesting and unique

The Feast of the Origin of the Honest Trees of the Life-Giving Cross of the Lord is celebrated by the Orthodox Church on the first of August according to the old style and on the fourteenth of August according to the new one. This day is of particular importance because it is dedicated to one of the greatest shrines of Christianity

A martyr is a Christian who has been martyred. We will tell about the most famous passion-bearers in this article

Important contact information about the Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist in Sokolniki, the schedule of services. Let's talk about the clergy of the temple, in particular about Oleg Stenyaev. Next, we present to the reader the history of the temple, which began in the 17th century

Many of you probably want to change your life, as well as the lives of loved ones for the better. Don't know how to do it? As you know, there are things that we cannot change, we need help from above. This article is dedicated to St. Nicholas (Mirlikiysky) the Wonderworker, beloved by believers