Regarding the prophecies, it should be noted that Father Lawrence is a holy seer who spoke not only about the last times of mankind, but also about the present. For example, about the schism in Ukraine, he warned that all false teachings would come out there along with all evil spirits and secret atheists: Uniates, Catholics, self-sanctified Ukrainians and others. In Ukraine, the canonical Orthodox Church will experience strong attacks
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It's so rare now to meet a man named Victor. Meanwhile, the life of St. Victor is very interesting. Do you want to know who Saint Victor is? When did he live? What did he become famous for? When is Victor's name day celebrated? Read the article, we will be happy to tell
Catherine is a Greek name meaning purity and purity. It is common both in the secular world and in the church environment, being traditional for many European countries, as well as Russia
Baptism of a newborn is one of the seven sacraments of the Church. It marks the union of man with God, the remission of original sin. After baptism, a guardian angel is assigned to the child, who protects him until the end of his life
The article tells about the third week of Great Lent, which is called the Adoration of the Cross. A brief history of the establishment of the holiday is outlined, and the meaning of its symbolism is explained
The monastery is located in the suburbs. More precisely, in the small town of Khotkovo, located in the Sergiev Posad district of the Moscow region, on Kooperativnaya street, the serial number of the building is 2. This is a functioning monastery, but its territory is always accessible to both pilgrims and ordinary tourists. You can come to Khotkovo on any convenient day. The monastery is open for visits from six in the morning until nine in the evening
The article tells about the Apostle Thaddeus, one of the closest disciples of Jesus Christ, also mentioned in the New Testament under the names of James, Judas and Barsabas. A brief overview of the information about him, gleaned from the Holy Scriptures and Giving
The Great Feast of the Archangel Michael and Heavenly disembodied Forces is celebrated according to the Gregorian calendar on November 21st. On this day, all angelic forces are honored along with their chief, Archangel Michael
The book "Acts of the Apostles" was written in the 1st century after the Nativity of Christ. It contains historical facts describing the development of the Christian Church in the period after the Resurrection. It is generally accepted that the authorship of the book belongs to the holy apostle Luke, one of the 70 disciples of the Savior
Often we can hear such a familiar concept as "Holy Father". But not everyone understands its meaning and what place is assigned to these God's "guides" in the Orthodox Church. Their writings are an integral part of Christian Tradition, but they are different from ordinary theologians. We learn a lot of interesting and surprising facts further from the article
From the history of Christianity, we know that the parents of the Virgin Mary were childless for a long time. The prayer for the gift of a child was the main appeal of Anna, the mother of the Virgin, to God the Father. And God gave them a daughter. Knowing about the miracles that happen after praying to the Lord, many people are wondering how to pray correctly and make their request to God or His Saints
Pokrovsky Stauropegial Convent - one of the wonderful sights of Russia. It attracts pilgrims not only from all over our country, but believers even from abroad come to pray to the monastery. Are you interested in learning about the Intercession Monastery in Moscow? Matrona Saint is his patroness
What is the Holy Trinity? How to understand mutually exclusive characteristics? What did Andrei Rublev want to draw? Is it normal that the doctrine of the Trinity is not accessible to the human mind?
After the collapse of the USSR, society is gradually returning to Orthodox Christian traditions. Great Lent is one of them
Who has the keys to heaven? How do they look? Why was Christ's disciple Peter called "the rock of faith"? What does the inverted Christian cross mean? You can find out about this by reading this article
The article tells about how in our country and abroad there is a restoration of temples that were once the spiritual centers of the people, but due to various historical reasons, destroyed or turned into outbuildings
In Orthodoxy, there are a large number of fasting days a year. Most of them fall for long periods. They are timed to coincide with great holidays, and there are four such fasts, and Great Lent is considered the most important. Each of them has a special meaning for believers, and the beginning of fasting can fall on different days (there are fixed ones, and there are floating ones). They also differ in their duration
The he alth and well-being of a child is what all parents strive for. Each of us who brings up a son or daughter dreams of their bright future and successful life. And for this, people are ready for a lot. However, not everything always goes smoothly. Unfortunately, children sometimes get sick or are not very successful in their studies. And in this case, prayer will surely help you. For a child, words should be special. But even more important are the feelings you put into them
In the north-west of Moscow, in the residential area of Strogino, among the beautiful, but standard skyscrapers, the construction of the temple is almost completed. It is named after the New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia. Their life path and experience of gaining holiness is very important for the current generation of believers. The memory of the New Martyrs is honored by many Christian churches in Russia
The Day of the Holy Trinity is one of the twelfth holidays, the 12 most important holidays after Easter in Orthodoxy. The holiday also has the names Trinity, Pentecost, Descent of the Holy Spirit
For several centuries, Orthodox names have been given to girls in order to be protected by higher powers, to help them cope with all the misfortunes that they will meet on the way. In addition, they also play a huge role in the formation of Russian culture and its subsequent development
The commandments of Christ appeared centuries ago, but they can be called relevant even today. Initially, they were all written literally, that is, it was not necessary to fantasize in order to understand their real meaning. Today, only a few of them are oriented towards direct interpretation. The rest must be interpreted. However, they - like classics, have always been and will be
Russia is famous for its amazing and mysterious places, but none of the sights gathers as many people as the Intercession Convent. It is in it that the relics of the Matronushka of Moscow rest, as she is affectionately called by the people
The icon-kit cross is a very revered church attribute among the Old Believers. It is almost impossible to buy it now, and some varieties of such crosses are incredibly valuable
Kazan is a city in whose architecture two civilizations intertwined, because throughout its long history the current capital of Tatarstan has been an intermediary between the West and the East and has played a crucial role in the formation of international cultural and economic ties
Ancient Assumption Church - the Orthodox Church of the Holy Assumption Lipetsk Monastery, is being restored in our time by the whole world, its glorious history is being revived from oblivion, bit by bit information is collected about the past of the temple and about people whose names are associated with the history of this cloisters
Who are they - Russian God-pleasers? What is their holiness? What is the face of saints? Who was the first Pleaser of the Lord in Russia? On what basis are they considered saints? You can find answers to these questions in this article
January 25 is the day of remembrance of the holy martyr Tatyana. We offer you to find out who Saint Tatyana is, how her life went, where temples and churches were built in her honor. Her name (in the Church Slavonic language Tatiana means "organizer") was given to her by her father in the hope that she would arrange her life in a new way, with Christ
The Church celebrates many religious holidays. On September 11, Christians of the world who preach Orthodoxy celebrate a great holiday - the Day of the beheading of John the Baptist, one of the closest associates of Jesus Christ
Baptism is a sacred sacrament that occupies a special place in the life of believers. It symbolizes death for a sinful existence and rebirth for an eternal righteous life. This article provides information on how a girl is baptized, what is needed for this
The temple of St. Spyridon Trimifuntsky is very popular among believers. The parish in Nagatinskiy Zaton recruits children for classes at the Sunday School. Church services are held daily in the morning and on Saturday evening
The term "Almighty" is found repeatedly in the Old Testament, the ancient Jews called their "living" God that they worshiped, then it became an appeal to Christ
In the Christian religion, the image of the cross has a deep philosophical and moral significance. It became a symbol of the great redemptive sacrifice brought by God to deliver people from eternal death, which was the result of original sin committed by our forefathers - Adam and Eve
Every person whose soul is filled with God's Grace, who lives in accordance with the laws of God and without the slightest hesitation, with hope in the Lord, stands up for Orthodoxy, often accepting martyrdom, can be canonized by the church as a saint. The 2nd Patriarch of Moscow (1606-1612), the 9th Metropolitan of Kazan and Astrakhan (1589-1606) Hermogenes lived a truly great, righteous life, for which he was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church
All Christians of the world know the glorious couple of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. The names of these two personalities are inextricably linked. At the same time, if almost every pious person knows the story of the life of Jesus, then not everyone knows about the earthly path of John the Baptist
The Holy Assumption Pochaev Lavra is considered one of the most significant shrines in Orthodoxy. It is located in western Ukraine, annually receives numerous pilgrims and believers. This ancient monastery, along with two others, is considered the most beautiful in Eastern Europe. He is famous for his piety, as well as the miraculous icon of the Virgin
You have a baby. In order for his fate to be under the guardianship of a guardian angel in the future, the baby must be christened. Of course, not everyone performs this ceremony, but only those who adhere to the canons of Christianity, but there are most such people in our country
Name days are a special day. As St. John of Kronstadt said, we celebrate the day of the angel so that our heavenly patrons remember us and pray to the Lord for the he alth of our soul and body
The article tells about the Royal Doors, which are the most important element of the internal structure of the Orthodox Church. A brief overview of the history of their occurrence is given and the symbolic meaning attached to them is explained
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is not the most important holiday for the Orthodox, but it is of great importance for those who live with God in their souls. Believers are looking forward to it: according to biblical beliefs, it was on this day that the most pure soul of the Holy Mother of God left the body, and “the Son of God himself met her”