Christianity 2024, November

The Baptism of Russia was legalized by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in 2010. This date was timed to coincide with the day of the great accomplishment, when in 988 Christianity was proclaimed on the pagan land, which became the main religion of the young state. And now, on July 28, the Orthodox celebrate the day of the baptism of Russia. On this day, the Holy Church prayerfully honors the memory of Grand Duke Vladimir, who himself was first baptized, and then, thanks to him, the baptism of the entire Russian people took place

At the dawn of Christianity, an endless sea of blood was shed for the establishment of a new faith. Many innocent men and women died. Among them were sincere in heart and pure in spirit, who selflessly resisted the persecution and torture of the pagans. Subsequently, these people were canonized as saints. This article will focus on the holy martyr Julia of Carthage, her life and miracles exuded by the icon

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St. Panteleimon Monastery has been standing on Mount Athos for many centuries. Many people know it under a slightly different name - Rossikon. It has long been classified as Russian, but in fact it has been such for no more than a few centuries, since it has been controlled by the Russian Church. He is one of the twenty "ruling" monasteries in these fertile places

The article tells about the Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker located in Pavlovsk, which is a real gem of Russian architectural architecture. A brief overview of the history of its creation and the main events associated with it is given

Yevpatoria is a small resort town located on the shores of Kalamitsky Bay. Its length is 37 km, if you count from Cape Lukull in the south and Evpatoria in the north. The bay is similar in shape to an arc, but the guides prefer to call it the “Scythian bow”. One of the main attractions in Evpatoria is the Cathedral of St. Nicholas

Not so long ago, the Church of the Intercession on Lyshchikova Hill was transferred to the ownership of the Russian Orthodox Church. Today the building is a cultural heritage of federal significance

The resort of Feodosia, located in the southeast of Crimea, is known to travelers not only for its wonderful beaches and warm sea, but also for its original architecture. The centuries-old history has turned this city into a cultural center rich in museums, unique cult monuments

The article tells about the Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, built in Nizhny Novgorod and served as the basis for the creation of a large Orthodox cultural and educational center in the city. A brief outline of the history of its creation and the main events associated with it is given

The Spaso-Stone Monastery in the Vologda Region is one of the oldest in Russia. Its history begins in the middle of the XIII century. After the revolution, the monastery was closed, and then completely destroyed. What is the state of the monastery today?

The article tells about the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity, located in the western district of Moscow, behind which its historical name, Trinity-Lykovo, has been preserved. A brief outline of the history of its creation and the main events associated with it is given

The beauty of the Nizhny Novgorod churches touches even the inexorable atheistic heart. All religious sites in the Nizhny Novgorod region are built to last for centuries, very thoroughly. They have been invested with the blood and sweat of a huge number of people who believe piously in the truth of their church. Everything was built conscientiously, with the fear of God. That is why many temples and monasteries built in the past millennia have been preserved in their original form

The article tells about the great ascetic of piety, the Monk Nile Myrrh-streaming, who labored for many years on the holy Mount Athos. A brief outline of the history of his life and the main events associated with him is given

The first mention of the Svyatogorsk monastery in the Donetsk region is found in documents of the 16th century. The monastery is located on the right bank of the Seversky Donets. The article describes the history of the Holy Dormition Svyatogorsk Lavra

The article tells interesting facts about the construction of the temple, the legend of the appearance of the icon "Unexpected Joy"

Blessed Xenia, selflessly helping people during her lifetime, is immortalized in the faith and memory of people going to her even now. A small chapel built in the Beskudnikovo microdistrict has become a favorite place for parishioners living in new neighboring high-rise buildings. They dream of a large temple in honor of the saint and do a lot for its prosperity

The article tells about the Berdyansk and Primorsky diocese, which is part of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Formed in 2007 by the decision of the Holy Synod of the UOC, it combines eight deaneries

The Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist in Uglich is dedicated to the memory of St. Ivan Chepolosov. What else is known about this temple, we will tell in this article

Among all Moscow churches, the Church of Nikita the Martyr on Staraya Basmannaya Street is one of the oldest. Its foundation dates back to the reign of Ivan the Terrible's father, Grand Duke Vasily III. The walls that have survived to this day remember A. S. Pushkin, P. A. Vyazemsky, K. N. Batyushkov, Marina Tsvetaeva and F. S. Rokotov. Like every ancient monument, this church has its own special history

The Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious, aka Yegory (Yuri) the Brave, is one of the most revered saints in Christianity: temples and churches were erected in his honor, epics and legends were composed, icons were painted. Muslims called him Jirjis al Khidr, the messenger of the prophet Isa, and farmers, herdsmen and warriors considered him their patron

It is considered especially important to start serving the magpie for the repose immediately after the death of a person, when his soul wanders between the halls of hell and paradise, ascending to worship God three times, being in confusion and especially in need of prayer support

The term "patriarchy" in its first interpretation means the absolute primacy of the masculine, and in the second, in religious terms, Orthodox patriarchates are independent autocephalous churches that are located in different countries, and collectively are called the Ecumenical Orthodox Church

The history of the people is its main treasure and memory, which will not be forgotten after many centuries. Many are trying to find out what spiritual literacy is, how to understand and decipher it. Some researchers give the concept the following definition: spiritual literacy is one of the most important sources of Russian medieval history, a kind of testament addressed not only to specific individuals, but also to the whole people, and descendants

Studying the Gospel, you can see that Jesus Christ on earth was constantly surrounded by people who needed His support and help

The feast of the myrrh-bearing women is a special event in Christianity. He does not have a specific date - it depends on what date Easter falls in a particular year. The celebration is celebrated on the third post-Easter Sunday, on the 15th day after the Bright Day of Christ. If Easter is early, then the feast of the myrrh-bearing women falls at the end of March or the first half of April. When it is late, the Church celebrates it at the end of April or in May

Name days in January are celebrated by people whose guardian angels are recorded for this month in the Saints. First of all, these are men bearing the name Ilya (Elijah). It is given in honor of the Monk Ilya Pechersky, who, among other things, was the prototype of the same Ilya of Muromets, who is immortalized in ancient Russian epics and epics

Each year before the most important holiday of Christians, parents who believe in God are faced with the problem of how to tell children about Easter. Indeed, in the absence of interest, the child may refuse to observe all Easter traditions. In addition, if it comes to the torments that Jesus endured, the little listener may be frightened, which will also adversely affect the future attitude towards the holiday. Therefore, it is very important to approach the solution of this problem in the right way

People are so different, but nevertheless they believed that the amulet would save them from many troubles and misfortunes. What is it, we found out. But what are the contents of these pouches? Here is where you can do some research

For believers, church services and rituals are important throughout life. And the churched people also go on their last journey with the parting words of the priest who unctioned them and served a memorial service for them

Among the old Moscow churches, the Church of Ilya Obydenny enjoys special reverence and love among parishioners. It has existed since the 16th century, serving as a support and support for believers in various moments of their lives

All people know that Great Lent is the strictest of all religious fasts that Orthodox Christians perform throughout the year

Hegumen is a rank in the clergy, which is assigned to the abbot in an Orthodox monastery. The role of the abbot in modern society is great, but also very controversial. His activities are subjected to persecution and condemnation. Only a strong-willed person can not lose his energy supply and continue missionary work to save not only drug addicts, but also other lost souls

What is fir oil? What is the purpose of church oil? Very often believers have such questions. Oil is very important for some rites and rituals. Also important in the Christian tradition is the world

In the center of Saratov is the Orthodox Church "Satisfy my sorrows". The sanctuary got its name in honor of the image of the Mother of God

The icon of the Mother of God of Bethlehem is the oldest Orthodox shrine, written, according to legend, by the Evangelist Luke. It is believed that it was created during the life of the Virgin and, in fact, is her authentic portrait. Today it is located in Bethlehem in front of the entrance to the cave in which Jesus Christ was born

The Holy Trinity Convent in Murom was founded in 1643 at the request of one of the richest people in the city, Tarasy Borisov. Today the monastery is a beautiful architectural complex. The main shrines of the monastery are the Vilna Cross and the relics of Saints Peter and Fevronia

The Savior on Blood in St. Petersburg is one of the most beautiful, festive and vibrant churches in Russia. For many years, during the Soviet era, it was consigned to oblivion. Now, restored, it attracts thousands of visitors with its grandeur and uniqueness

What are the relics of saints? These are shrines that are kept in temples, churches and monasteries. They represent the bodies of saints that miraculously survived for many centuries, they do not smolder, as required by modern science, and they can heal like the best healer

Smoking is a problem for a person who wants to understand why this harmless habit is sinful. Deciding to finally get rid of her, he is faced with resistance, which can only be overcome by means of spiritual struggle. Among them is the well-known prayer of Ambrose of Optina from smoking. An analysis of this prayer is given below

The Russian Orthodox Church strengthens the practice of interviewing before a child's baptism. She makes especially strict demands on her godparents, because the spiritual life of little Christians is in their hands