In 2009, the researchers of the Pskov Archaeological Center discovered the grave of Elder Philotheus. It is located in the necropolis, near the Cathedral of the Three Saints, among other burials. This cathedral is part of the Eleazarov Monastery, from where the famous messages were sent to Moscow. These letters are devoted to a variety of issues. However, the most famous author brought the theory of "Moscow - the Third Rome"
Christianity 2024, July
The Icon of the Mother of God of Murom, Kazan, Vladimir are the most revered in Russia. This is due to the fact that the faces of the Virgin are associated with miraculous healings that instill faith in God among the secular population
Among the many ancient relics, "The Savior Not Made by Hands" is an icon whose value cannot be measured. She has been saving, healing and helping countless people for centuries. Its history is majestic, its significance is inestimable - it is one of the most ancient and great values of Christianity
One of the most interesting and beautiful sights of the Russian capital is St. Basil's Cathedral, also known as the Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God, built in the 16th century by order of Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible. Almost every person in the country knows that it is located on Red Square, but not everyone knows the history of its construction and the legends associated with it
The article gives an idea of what the Christian liturgy is in itself and what it is in the context of the Christmas holiday. In addition, the features of the Christmas service of the liturgy in the Russian Orthodox Church are described
The sacrament of Great Lent is a tradition supported by believing Christians from the day Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness, according to biblical legends. This is the most strict fast of all that are observed by Christians. This is a time of repentance, humility, prayers and purification of the soul. Everyone can look inside themselves, but not everyone is given the courage to do this
This topic is dedicated to the Christian tradition of fasting. It is worth noting that this is not so much a tradition as a duty of every person who wants to come to the Kingdom of Heaven after death
Everyone wants his life to be always successful in all endeavors, always lucky with work and money, and luck never leaves. And this is possible thanks to a strong prayer for good luck and success in everything, which we will now tell you about
Among the many prayers that exist in Christianity, there is one that is the most important, the most important and left by Jesus Christ himself. What is the meaning behind the words of the prayer and how does it sound in Russian? Interpretation and detailed analysis of the prayer "Our Father" - in the article
The article is complex. She talks about proper preparation for the sacrament. The components of this preparation are fasting and confession. Brief information about confession and fasting, the history of the emergence of the sacrament, as well as an explanation of the essence of this sacrament. Recommendations are given on how to properly proceed to confession and communion, what prayers need to be read before the sacraments, how to prepare a child, how to prepare a sick person
"How many times can you be a godmother?" - I constantly hear this question from this or that girlfriend when it comes to the christening of someone's child. I am amazed at their complete ignorance in this regard! They argue that after a second child is baptized by the same person, the first one is no longer his godson. It's time to dispel the rumors and doubts around it
Many do not know how to properly confess, what to say and how to prepare for this sacrament, and instead of learning about it, they are embarrassed to admit their ignorance, often even in adulthood. And only after experiencing real grief, some of us rush to the temple
There are many saints that you can turn to for one reason or another, but one of the most revered is the Holy Blessed Matrona of Moscow. But how to ask for help from the Matrona of Moscow? Read more about it
You have a baby, and you think about when and under what rules you should baptize him? We will tell you everything you need to know to perform the sacrament
Unfortunately, we only come to God when we are in trouble or in trouble. After all, when a person is happy, he does not even think about going to the temple and praying. The worst thing is when trouble comes to the house. Especially if it is related to the he alth of the child. And here we begin to pray fervently
In the Christian tradition, there are a large number of church holidays, large and small fasts, days of commemoration of saints. But, in addition to this, Orthodox believers pay attention to the memory of ordinary people who have gone to another world. This applies to all close people, friends, relatives, including parents. The days when they are remembered are collectively called Parental Saturdays. About such days and about how many parental days you need to celebrate, and will be discussed in the article
Matrona of Moscow is one of the saints of the Russian Orthodox Church, prayers to which help all believers get rid of illnesses, get a job, improve their personal lives, get married, improve their he alth and their families. The main thing is to read these prayers correctly. And here's how to do it, we'll tell you now
The religious holiday of the Holy Spirit, or Spirits Day, in Christianity is celebrated on the day after Trinity. As a rule, it falls on the first Monday after it. Only the calendar date changes. This is a special time for believers, accompanied by a festive divine service - with hymns and readings of special verses and prayers
The article provides general information about the blessed old woman Matrona of Moscow. Recommendations are given on how to pray correctly and what you can ask for. The article has examples of prayers, as well as the canonical text of the prayer
In Christianity there are many concepts that are very difficult for an ordinary person to make out. So, trying to figure out what an anaphora is, many people confuse it with the word “anathema”, which is similar in pronunciation. But these are completely different words that differ fundamentally and in meaning. So what is anaphora? What are its features?
Priests of the Middle Ages mentioned nine angelic ranks that surround the throne of the Lord, glorifying Him with hymns. They believed that these nine ranks (choirs) constitute the so-called Heavenly hierarchical ladder, on which angels with a lower rank obey angels with a higher rank
A person who believes in God constantly performs one sacred gesture, but rarely thinks about its meaning and how correctly he does it. Few people actually know how to be baptized Orthodox in the church. Before considering the rules for imposing the banner of the cross, it is necessary to recall the history of the birth of Christianity and find out how this ritual was formed and what significance it has
The article provides answers to questions about why it is possible or impossible to visit the temple during menstruation, and how this female period is usually called in the Orthodox environment. Is it possible to venerate icons and participate in the sacraments? The material is based on the answers of church ministers to believers
Religious people have always known how important it is to keep the Orthodox tradition. The consecration of the cross is one of the obligatory conditions for its existence in the realities of the Church. Why this is done, how to consecrate it with a priest or yourself - we will tell in our article
Choosing a baby name is a very important decision. It is believed that his future fate will depend on how you name the baby. Each name has its own special energy and meaning, giving its bearer certain qualities and character traits that will shape his life path. Therefore, it is necessary to approach this matter very responsibly. There are different selection criteria. For example, some parents try to choose a name for their baby according to the church calendar
The article tells about the crucifixion of the Son of God Jesus Christ on the Cross, and how the instrument of this terrible execution for centuries has become a symbol of sacrifice and boundless love for people. A brief outline of the information given on this subject on the pages of the Gospel is given
Simonov Monastery is one of the largest, richest and most famous monasteries, located in the past years in the near Moscow region. Now it is located on the territory of the capital, in the Southern Administrative District of Moscow. In the Middle Ages in Russia, it was part of a fortified belt, consisting of monasteries that protected the approaches to the capital from the south. A large number of buildings on its territory were destroyed during the reign of Soviet power, especially in the 30s. The area was partly built up
The article tells about the rituals established in Orthodoxy. A brief explanation of their difference from the sacraments is given, and those of them that are most often performed in church practice are considered in more detail
Moore was founded in the 9th century. There are many architectural monuments here and, as in almost every ancient Russian city, there are many churches and monasteries. In the 17th century, handicrafts began to develop rapidly here. Skillful blacksmiths, shoemakers, tailors, jewelers and other craftsmen worked in Murom. Around this time, the glory of Murom rolls began to spread throughout Russia. Murom and the most famous temples are described in this article
Every truly believing Christian has an icon. Jesus Christ is the main image for icon painters
The Church does not forbid being treated by a doctor, but without prayer for the he alth of the patient, there will be little sense. A real Christian above all worries about the he alth and strength of the spirit, and bodily infirmities are given to us for the good and we need to be able to endure them for the benefit of the immortal soul
At the icon of the Archangel Michael they pray for the dead and the living, for healing and strengthening of faith. Many miracles revealed his faces
Intercessor, helper, healer - all this is the Mother of God. The icon with her image helps in trouble, they pray with gratitude near it
For many people, church life is limited to occasional trips to the temple in cases where things are not going as well as we would like. We usually light a couple of candles and leave a donation. After that, we wait for some relief or serious positive changes in life, sincerely believing that we received some grace at the moment of attending church. But in fact, spiritual nourishment cannot be limited to superficial and often thoughtless actions
The Novodevichy Convent is the same hallmark of the capital as the luxurious Kremlin and Red Square in front of it. Feel the grace by entering under the arches of golden domes
The article tells about the primates of the Church of Constantinople, bearing the title of Ecumenical Patriarchs since ancient times. A brief overview of the history of the institution of the patriarchate in Byzantium and the Ottoman Empire is given
From the first days of the creation of the world, there were people who glorified the Lord our God with their deeds. Andrew calls on people to repent of their sins and become like those saints in everyday life. Praise the name of the Lord by doing deeds worthy of it
One of the popular names in Russia and Eastern Europe is the name Vera. It is quite traditional and original for the Slavic countries. The topic of this article will be the name Vera: meaning, characteristics, name day
We often hear about ministry. This obsolete word is used by Christians today. What do believers mean by service? This is the fulfillment of the commandments of God. To serve means to help those who need it. This action is commanded by love. This is what makes her want to help people. Let's talk more about true spiritual service. What does the Bible say about this?
One of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ was called Simon the Zealot. He was the son from the first marriage of Joseph, the wife of Mary the Mother of God, that is, he was the half-brother of Jesus. The nickname Kananit from Aramaic is translated as "zealot". The Apostle Luke in his writings calls the Apostle Simon not a Canaanite, but in Greek - Zealot, which means the same thing