Christianity

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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

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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"

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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

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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

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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

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

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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"

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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The Armenian Apostolic Church is one of the oldest in Christianity. When did Armenia adopt Christianity? There are several opinions of historians on this matter. However, they all consider dates close to 300 AD. It is believed that the apostles, the disciples of Jesus, brought this religion to Armenia

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Many people know this feeling: you go into the temple, and there is an unusually pleasant smell. And it seems to smell something very familiar. But what is not entirely clear. Let's figure out together what kind of smell you can catch in the church. What does it smell like during the service, how do the candles smell?

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The oldest Alekseev-Akatov convent in Voronezh was originally a male monastery. Today it is a small paradise and a real pearl of the city, where many Orthodox believers want to go. It has a very rich and interesting history, however, it is connected with tragic and difficult events

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Alekseev-Akatov Monastery is located next to the Voronezh reservoir in the private sector next to the Chernavsky bridge. Once upon a time, in a deserted forest thicket on Akatova Polyana, two versts from the city, it was decided to build a temple. It received its name in honor of the memory of the first Russian saint, Metropolitan of Moscow Alexy

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The Intercession Cathedral in Veliky Novgorod was built on the territory of the former Zverin Monastery at the beginning of the last century. Today this temple is visited not only by Orthodox Novgorodians, but also by pilgrims from all over Russia

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In the very center of Moscow, not far from the place where Petropavlovsky Lane intersects with Yauzsky Boulevard, there is the Temple of Peter and Paul - Serbian Compound in Moscow

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The monasteries of Voronezh attract pilgrims with their uniqueness not only from all over Russia, but also from near and far abroad. A unique history, holy springs, miraculous icons and many other shrines leave an indelible impression in the hearts of people

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The exact burial place of the body of Jesus has been worrying the minds of Christians for several millennia. During this time, many erroneous versions were put forward, and a lot of archaeological excavations were carried out within the boundaries of Jerusalem, the purpose of which was the tomb of Jesus Christ. Despite the fact that at the moment the world scientific community is inclined in favor of the official version, according to which the burial is located in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, this has not yet been proven

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Prayers to John the Warrior are read by people who cannot find peace in their souls. There is little information about the life of this saint. But what is known is amazing and makes you think

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The article tells about one of the sights of Kazan - the Nikolsky Cathedral, which is the architectural dominant of the temple complex created around it. A brief overview of the history of its foundation and subsequent reconstructions is given

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The article tells about a unique architectural monument - the Catholic Church of St. Catherine, located in St. Petersburg at the address: Nevsky Prospekt, 32-34. A brief overview of the history of its creation and the main events associated with it is given

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The question of who killed Jesus Christ is important to understand for everyone who wants to devote himself to Christianity or is interested in the history of religions. Jesus is a key figure in Christianity. This is the Messiah, whose appearance was predicted in the Old Testament. It is believed that he became an atoning sacrifice for all the sins of people. The main sources of information about the life and death of Christ are the Gospels and other books of the New Testament

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The article tells about an amazingly beautiful monument of Russian temple architecture of the 18th century - the Stroganov Church of Nizhny Novgorod, consecrated in honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A brief overview of events related to its history is given

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Practically in all religions there is such a thing as "pilgrimage". In Russia, this is a special type of travel that carries a semantic load, the main goal of which is to pray to God and touch the shrines of Orthodoxy. There are many Orthodox churches and monasteries all over the earth, to which pilgrims flock all year round in the hope of receiving spiritual guidance, peace of mind, healing from illnesses and peace from the vanity of the world. One of these places is the monastery in Krasnodar, named after

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The church in Shuvalovsky Park is unique. It was built in 1831. Project developer - A.P. Bryullov, brother of the artist Karl Bryullov. The architecture of the temple is quite special. More details about the history of origin, architecture, destruction and revival - in the article

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There are a lot of picturesque places in Novgorod. One of them is the Anthony Monastery. Tradition says that it was founded in 1106. Its founder was Anthony the Roman. The creation legend is fascinating and amazing. In the Middle Ages, the monastery was one of the most important Novgorod monasteries

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No time in the morning? The problem is familiar to everyone. You also need to read the morning prayer rule. It is impossible not to pray, but there is a catastrophic lack of time. How to be? If it is a matter of time, read the prayer rule of St. Seraphim of Sarov. It is short and simple. You should not often replace them with full-fledged morning prayers. This should be the exception rather than the rule

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The article tells about the Nativity of Christ Convent in Tver, founded at the end of the 14th century by St. Arseniy. Having existed for almost five centuries and being one of the major spiritual centers of Russia, it was closed by the Bolsheviks and revived only during the years of perestroika. A brief overview of the main stages of its history is given

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The article tells about the church built in St. Petersburg in the name of St. Seraphim of Vyritsky. A brief overview of the history of its creation and the main events associated with it is given

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An article about the life and work of Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky, the significance of his role in establishing a new political system, uniting the disparate Russian principalities with a single Orthodox faith, celebrating the day of his memory

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St. Sergius of Radonezh played a huge role in the unification of Russia. He did the literally impossible - he reconciled two at that time warring religions

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The mythology of different nations speaks of the end of the world. Especially eschatology was developed in Christianity and Islam. In the first, there are a number of signs of the end of the world. According to the Bible, a new life will come after him. The canonical books describe all the harbingers