Christianity 2024, November

Why was Christ crucified? The answers are in the Bible, the writings of the Holy Fathers and the priests. Obvious reason for execution. Jesus was crucified together by Pilate, Herod, the chief priests, Roman soldiers and Jews. Good Friday. Resurrection of the Savior. Finding and Ex altation of His Cross

The big problem of modern humanity is that we have lost the true meaning of a huge number of very important words, such as love, honesty, chastity and many others. The word "piety" is no exception. It appeared in Russian as an attempt to translate the Greek ευσέβεια (evsebia), which means respect for parents, bosses, brothers and sisters, gratitude, fear of God, due attitude to everything that a person meets in life

In whatever circumstances a person is, for any soul the natural state is the desire for light, purity, goodness. It's just that in someone this aspiration is buried deep, under the acquired wisdom of this world, and in someone, as it was with Euphrosyne Kolupanovskaya, it is on the very surface

This article tells about one of the Siberian monasteries - the Znamensky convent in Irkutsk. A brief history of its creation, development and life in various periods of the history of our country is given

The article tells about the Assumption Cathedral in the city of Ivanovo, built on the initiative and at the expense of those who founded the textile industry in it, which became the hallmark of this city. A brief overview of its creation and the main stages of history is given

Everyone who has ever been to an Orthodox service has more than once heard the deacon proclaim the name of the hymn to be sung by the choir and indicate the number of the voice. If the first is generally understandable and does not raise questions, then not everyone knows what a voice is. Let's try to understand this and understand how it affects the nature of the performed work

The article tells about two churches consecrated in honor of St. John the Warrior. One is in Moscow and the other is in Novokuznetsk. Also briefly outlines the history of the earthly life of the saint

Do you know that bad habits are also dangerous? They lead to disease and death. Therefore, people need prayer from smoking. For individuals addicted to smoke, this is almost the only means to help strengthen their strength, not to abandon the struggle that has begun. Let's talk about what the prayer for smoking is, how to read it, who to turn to. It is important to understand if this miracle cure works. We will try to highlight and clarify the opinions of those who tried to get rid of a bad habit with the help of prayer

As valuable pearls, Orthodox churches are scattered throughout Russia, each of which has its own unique story. And here is one of these holy places - St. George's Church. Vidnoye is still a very young city in which it was built

The article tells about the Pyatnitskaya Church in Chernigov, built in the pre-Mongolian period, completely destroyed during the war years, and restored in the Soviet period. A brief overview of its history and the main events related to it is given

If we talk about church name days, then this name was borne by a sister or close relative of the Apostle Paul, who was canonized as a saint and was known as Zinaida of Tarsia. There was another Christian martyr - Zinaida of Caesarea miracle worker. We'll talk about them below

Prayer hides an unearthly power. And if the spouses are faced with the problem of conception, a prayer for the birth of a child will help them

Every year on December 17, in all Orthodox churches, Saint Barbara of Iliopol is prayerfully commemorated, glorifying the Lord with her life and martyrdom. Born in the family of a pagan fanatic, she managed with her young mind to comprehend all the inconsistency of the prejudices he professed and to perceive with her heart the unfading light of Christ's teachings

You can admire Orthodox churches in almost every city in Russia. And here is one of the most ancient temples - Michael the Archangel Cathedral. Nizhny Novgorod is a beautiful old Russian city founded by Grand Duke Georgy Vsevolodovich in 1221. The cathedral became the burial place of the Suzdal and Nizhny Novgorod princes

The article tells about a prominent representative of the Russian Orthodox eldership, Archpriest Nikolai Guryanov. A brief overview of the history of his life is given, as well as predictions about the future of Russia made by him shortly before his death

The picturesque expanses of Nikitskaya Sloboda, in the Pereslavl Territory, are adorned with the white stone walls of an ancient monastery that has stood on this land for several centuries. From afar, it resembles an ice palace. He has seen a lot, his history is rich. Nikitsky Monastery (Pereslavl-Zalessky) now receives hundreds of pilgrims daily, who come from all over our country to bow to the shrine

Orthodox churches in Russia are of special cultural value. Under the majestic architecture, clean and inspiring atmosphere, stories are often hidden, full of mysteries, disputes and bloody struggle for faith. St. Nicholas Cathedral (Mozhaisk) is a vivid confirmation of this. Despite the vagaries of nature and historical unrest, it has withstood the centuries and still sanctifies the Russian land. What is its history? And what secrets and shrines does the temple keep within its walls?

The article tells about the Nikolo-Bogoyavlensky Naval Cathedral in St. Petersburg, which has been the spiritual center of the Russian fleet for many years. A brief overview of its creation is given and a schedule of services is given

Some church leaders are known and respected by the flock. But there are those who have a special burden on their shoulders. These people speak on behalf of the church to a large audience, attracting special attention to themselves. These personalities include hegumen Nektariy Morozov. His spiritual books are read by people striving for God. The word of this man opens hearts, fills them with light

In the north-east of the capital, a unique building has been preserved: the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoye. This is the only church in Moscow with openwork carved cornices, carved columns, lace trim on the windows, elegant porches, domes

Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ (Novokuznetsk) is a unique temple that combines a seminary, a memorial, a church and popular recognition into a single whole. It is dedicated to the memory of the fallen miners of Kuzbass, whose names are kept in the temple. The entire list includes more than 15 thousand people since 1920

Every Orthodox person after baptism finds for himself a heavenly intercessor before God. Therefore, it is so important that each person knows his saint, his history. The article will tell you when and how to celebrate Pauline's Angel Day

Having discovered something very important, interesting and hitherto unknown, an ordinary layman Sergey Maslennikov was baptized in 1994 and completely immersed himself in the study of the spiritual heritage of Christians

The history of the creation of the Konotop-Glukhov diocese, its modern life, the current bishop of the diocese

The Church of the Savior of the Holy Image in Gireyevo is its historical name. It came from the name of the village in which it was built. Now the church belongs to the Moscow district of Perovo and it is also called the temple in Perovo of the Savior Not Made by Hands

Every Christian knows that prayer before leaving the house is the most important rite that can save a person from various kinds of troubles. That is why Orthodox priests call on all people to observe this ancient ritual of the sacrament. After all, the utterance of a prayer takes only a few minutes, and then its protection then lasts a whole day

The very first thing a person is given at birth is a name. This is not just a word that the child will be called. The name determines the character, gives a person special strength and skills. For centuries, parents have been choosing a name for their baby using the Orthodox calendar. In the church calendar, you can find information about which day and month the name of the saint corresponds to. This calendar is a good help for parents: it allows you to decide on a name that may bring good luck and happiness to your baby

In the city of Ivanovo there is the Holy Vvedensky Convent, led by Fr. Ambrose (Yurasov). In our article we will talk about the biography of the priest and about his daily Christian labors for the benefit of others

This event is important not only for believers, but for the country as a whole. The main feature of the saint was love for people. During the forty-six years of his life on Mount Athos, the elder gained the love of many monks

The Cathedral of St. Theodore Ushakov (Saransk) has recently been rebuilt, but has already become the pride of the diocese and a landmark of the city

The Peter's icon has become one of the most revered shrines in Russia and a symbol of the beginning of Moscow's formation. Thanks to her, many miraculous events and healings were received for Orthodox Christians. It has become a powerful symbol of Russia's protection from various evils

The Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in Karacharovo was built over 200 years ago. It was here, as the legend says, that Mikhail Kutuzov prayed for victory in 1812 on the eve of the decisive "Tarutin maneuver"

The Temple of the Trinity in Listy was first mentioned in historical documents in 1632. The temple is called the Life-Giving Trinity not by chance, since it was from here that the ancient pilgrims began their pedestrian journey to the Trinity-Sergius Lavra

Serve God and preach the Christian faith Maxim began as a novice in the Holy Trinity Danilov Monastery, which is located in Pereslavl-Zalessky. Coming here, the future abbot Daniil Sokolov never regretted his choice, never once doubted his faith

Lay people are Orthodox Christians who live according to the rules and canons of the Orthodox Church, but do not have a spiritual order, that is, they are not clergymen. Sometimes laymen are contrasted with monks who have renounced worldly (secular) life

The article tells about the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity, built in 2005 in Starye Cheryomushki. A brief outline of the history of the creation and subsequent destruction of its predecessor, erected there in the 18th century, is also given

August in the Christian church is very rich in celebrations. This month, three Spas are celebrated in honor of the Savior. So what church holiday do believers celebrate on August 18? On this day, everyone is preparing for the Apple Savior, waiting for the Transfiguration of the Lord, which is celebrated the next day, August 19th. What is the meaning of this holiday? This question interests many

The Icon of the Mother of God "Three Years" was painted not so long ago with the blessing of a nun from the monastery in the city of Rovno. Its prototype was a postcard that was brought from Jerusalem

The article tells about the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Ust-Medveditsky convent, located in the city of Serafimovich, Volgograd region. A brief outline of the history of its creation and subsequent events related to it is given

Metropolitan Anthony of Surozh in his works brings each person closer to God. Even after the death of Vladyka, his sermons fill souls and hearts with faith