Christianity 2024, November

Kirovograd diocese has a long and interesting history. Today it includes several deaneries and more than one hundred and fifty parishes. Also on the territory of the region there is the Kropyvnytsia diocese of the Kyiv Patriarchate

When fasting ends, the need for daily prayers, good deeds, good relationships goes away. After him, a person decides whether to have piety in his heart. A conscious choice of spirituality is the main goal of Christianity

The Lord's Prayer, also called the Lord's Prayer, was given by Jesus Christ himself. Later prayers were composed by holy ascetics. Lines from Psalm 121 of King David begin a prayer going to church, in which joy and humility before God sound

Behind the shaft on the side of Dmitrievskaya Street, which leads to the Zverin-Pokrovsky Monastery, this ancient and amazing building, distinguished by its completeness and maturity, still stands. This is truly a wonderful example of architecture, which was typical for the heyday of the Novgorod land

When you look at this unearthly beauty, the soul immediately embraces penetrating warmth and divine grace. Such a shelter - the temple of the Apostle Andrew the First-Called on Vuoksa - was created in the village of Vasilyevo, Priozersky district, Leningrad region, to save human souls. To understand what kind of place this is, let's plunge into the history of this region

There are not so many spiritual places in Chuvashia where you can turn to God with gratitude or a request. Intercession-Tatianinsky Cathedral in Cheboksary is one of them. He is very young, but already loved and in demand by parishioners

How to name a child based on the date of his birth? When to celebrate your angel day for an adult? The answer to these questions can be found in the name day calendar. It contains naming options for newborns and other interesting and useful information

One of the most famous elders serving in the Pskov-Caves Monastery was Father Savva Ostapenko. It was this man who became a kind of beacon of hope. His connection with God and love for others attracted large masses of people who were looking for wise advice, support and just someone who would sincerely relate to them

The Ex altation of the Cross Orthodox Cathedral of Petrozavodsk in Karelia is a magnificent stone church located inside the fence of the Zaretsky city cemetery. This beautiful and laconic four-pillar five-domed temple was founded on July 16, 1848. Petrozavodsk merchant Pimenov Mark allocated funds for its construction. The cathedral was consecrated on December 29, 1852 by the Archbishop of Petrozavodsk and Olenets Arkady (Fedorov)

One of the churches in Moscow built in the 17th century is St. Nicholas Church in Pyzhi. Once upon a time there was another church in its place, cut down from wooden logs and consecrated in honor of the Annunciation

The article tells about the fiery zealot of the Orthodox faith, hieromonk Vasily (Novikov), who served in one of the parishes of the Tula region and died in 2010. A brief outline of the history of his life and work is given

Vladyka Athanasius Sakharov began his church obediences from the Poltava Theological Seminary, where he proved himself to be a talented teacher. But he acquired the strength of a learned theologian at the Vladimir Seminary, where he showed himself as a convinced and inspired evangelist of the word of God. And then, in the Diocesan Council, he was responsible for the state of preaching in the parishes

In ancient times, when the Crimea joined Russia, the current Odessa diocese was called Yekaterinoslav and Kherson-Tauride. In 1837 this huge territory was divided into two regions, one of which included the city of Odessa. The diocese became known as Kherson-Odessa

Cathedral of the Transfiguration in Novosibirsk: liturgical and spiritual center of the Roman Catholic Church of the Transfiguration diocese, unique architecture, classical organ music concerts under the vaults of the Temple

All great, medium, small and everyday church holidays are recorded in one book - the calendar. This Orthodox calendar indicates which saints the church honors on this particular day, including August 21. What church holiday falls on this date?

Recently, the parishioners of the temple were gripped by grief, on Sunday evening, May 15, 2016, the honorary rector of the St. Nicholas Church, the 75-year-old confessor of the Kirzhach deanery, mitred archpriest Father Stakhiy, died. The village of Filippovskoe plunged into mournful silence

The article tells about the Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity, built in Tobolsk at the beginning of the last century. A brief overview of the history of its creation and the main facts related to it, known today from archival materials, is given

The article tells about the Ivanovo-Zolotnikovsky Monastery, founded during the reign of Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich and partially destroyed during the Soviet period. A brief overview of the history of its occurrence and subsequent events related to it is given

The Ivanovo Convent in Moscow was built over 600 years ago. S altychikha was imprisoned within its walls, the history of the monastery was illuminated by Blessed Martha and the voluntary recluse Dosithea, for some time the graves of the founders of the Khlysty were preserved on its territory, the feat of new martyrdom was performed by the sisters after the 17th year. The monastery walls keep many secrets, it is worth getting to know them better

The article tells about yesterday and today of the Vitebsk diocese, which is considered one of the most ancient in Eastern Europe. A brief overview of the history of its formation and subsequent events associated with it is given

The article tells about the Uvarov diocese, established in 2012 by the decision of the Holy Synod. A brief overview of the history of its main city Uvarov and the cathedral located in it is given

Among the architectural monuments of ancient Russia, a special place is occupied by a temple erected in Novgorod in the 12th century, and known as St. Nicholas Cathedral. Briefly, the history of its creation is set out in the manuscripts that have come down to us, and more detailed information was the result of archaeological work carried out in it

The main shrine and landmark of Dnepropetrovsk is the Holy Trinity Cathedral. The building belongs to the monuments of architecture of the XIX century. Having survived difficult times in its history, the Holy Trinity Cathedral (Dnepropetrovsk) is still operating to the delight of all true Orthodox Christians. Every day, services are performed here, services are held

In 1914 there was a special census. Its goal is the active monasteries of Russia, their number, as well as the number of people living in them. At that time, 1025 active monasteries were counted. Under Soviet rule, 16 of them remained. According to 2013 data, about 700 monasteries operate on the territory of Russia, but this figure changes as new monasteries are constantly being opened

Many do not understand what the Harvest is, what is it for? After reading the article, you will learn the history of this holiday. You will also find answers to such questions: "Why is the harvest a holiday? How to celebrate it? What does it mean to me personally?"

In the period of the Early Middle Ages one of the most important religions of mankind, Christianity, was formed. The history of the Early Middle Ages tells how the faith, persecuted and destroyed in the most cruel way, having become the state religion, began to resort to savage methods in the fight against dissent

The formation of the Russian Orthodox Church continued for centuries. Since the adoption of Christianity by our country, the church has known schisms and reforms, persecutions and prohibitions. Russian metropolitans were canonized not by belonging to the rank, but because many of them were ascetics or true sufferers for the faith

Like Moscow, the Temple of the Nine Martyrs of Kiziche has a rich, eventful history. He survived the heyday and decline, we alth and plunder. In 1992, the temple was finally returned to the bosom of the Church. Since then, he has become a stepfather's home for many, not a single important event passes without him, such as: a wedding or christening, a funeral service or a prayer addressed to God

Today there are 22 active Orthodox monasteries in Moscow. Among them there are both male and female cloisters. Many of them are well known throughout the country, while others are known only to Muscovites. Therefore, today we will take a short tour and try to tell you about some of the existing monasteries

One of the largest operating monasteries in Russia, with more than five centuries of history. This is one of the most revered monasteries in the country. The Pskov-Caves Monastery was founded in 1473. It is located almost on the border with Estonia

In Christianity there are many miraculous and very revered icons. But there is one that can be found in every home. This is an icon of the Last Supper, which depicts a scene that took place two thousand years ago on the eve of the crucifixion of Christ

The temple on Ordynka is one of the oldest in Moscow. Thousands of believers from all over the country come to it to kneel before the miraculous icon of "Joy of All Who Sorrow"

One of the first places in the list of the most revered images in Russia is the icon of the Vladimir Mother of God. Its significance for the country is enormous. At one time, prayer to her more than once saved Russia from crushing raids by invaders. Only thanks to the intercession of the Mother of God, this was avoided

Archbishop Luke (Valentin Voyno-Yasenetsky) became famous as a world-famous surgeon and at the same time as a holy miracle worker. All his life he saved hopeless patients, helped all the suffering. Having a diploma with honors, Valentin Feliksovich preferred the work of a “peasant doctor” to a scientific career. Sometimes, without the necessary tools, the doctor used an ordinary penknife, tongs, a quill pen, and even a woman's hair

The relics of St. Spyridon Trimifuntsky are known all over the world. Pilgrims and believers strive to bow to the relic in order to gain the intercession of the venerable elder

Ex altation of the Holy Cross - the icon is depicted by Catholics and Orthodox Christians in different ways. This is due to the fact that each faith takes its own historical fact of the return of the cross to the people. Catholics adhere to the version of the return of the cross by Emperor Heraclius, while Orthodox honor the imperial family - Constantine and his mother Helena. The Feast of the Ex altation also takes place on different days and with different rites

Mari El is a republic located in the Middle Volga region, among many forest lakes, for which it received the name "blue-eyed". Its capital is Yoshkar-Ola, or the Red (beautiful) city. Half of the population is Russian, and despite the fact that most of the natives are adherents of the traditional local pagan religion, the first Orthodox churches were built in the capital of the republic in the eighteenth century

Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord on Preobrazhenskaya Square. Schedule of worship. Address and history of the temple. Church of the Transfiguration today

Can unmarried girls be baptized girls? Yes. To become a godmother, you need to have a firm faith in God, profess Orthodoxy, love your future goddaughter like your daughter, and trust her parents like yourself. Age, marital status of the future godmother do not matter

A churched person is a full member of the Orthodox Church who attends church services at least once a month, regularly confesses, takes communion, observes all church regulations, fasts and takes part in events related to the life of the Church (processions, etc. . P.)