Christianity 2024, November

Memorial prayer is a manifestation of love and respect, which means that we are not indifferent to the future fate of the deceased. Thus, we fully reflect the purity of relations with a loved one. Do not dismiss the process of prayer, because someday we will need help for our souls

The "passionate" icon of the Mother of God is especially revered by the Orthodox Church. What is the meaning and what power this icon has, we learn from this article

The Holy Martyr Alexandra will help everyone in finding happiness. The article tells about the life of this saint and temples in her honor

The male stauropegial Valaam Monastery, located on the islands of the Valaam archipelago, attracts numerous pilgrims who want to touch the shrines of Orthodoxy. The amazing rare beauty of nature, the silence and remoteness from the bustle of the world leave an unforgettable impression on all visitors to this holy place

The Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called is the first of the twelve preachers whom the Lord chose to carry the gospel instructions to the people. About the glorious life, icons, temples erected in his honor, as well as how the memory of the righteous is honored, read further in this article

This article tells about the life and work of Hildegard of Bingen, the great Protestant nun and healer

The future healer Panteleimon, now known throughout the Orthodox world, was born near Constantinople, in the town of Nicomedia. His parents represented a very strange and unacceptable union at that time, namely, his mother converted to Christianity, and his father was in no hurry to renounce the pagan holy faces

The history of the Pafnutiev Borovsky monastery, as well as the fate of its founder, reflect amazing events. They are mentioned in the annals of the Russian land

Metropolitan Pitirim was born in early January 1926. His name in the TV world sounds like Nechaev Konstantin Vladimirovich. He was a bishop in the church of the Russian people. Known not only in the religious direction, but also in the scientific field, in the field of literature. He is the author of several dozen publications in different languages

The Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir is the man who brought the Orthodox faith to Russia. It took him a long time to reach this goal. In order to persuade people to a new religion, he conducted harsh campaigns, which in the end almost completely eradicated paganism in Russian lands

Seraphim was born into a Christian family at the end of the 1st century in Antioch. After the death of her parents, she sold all her property and distributed it to the poor, as she decided to devote her life completely to her God - Jesus Christ. Many men liked her and wanted to marry her, but she refused. And then she completely left for Italy and sold herself into voluntary slavery

The article tells about the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Elena and her son Constantine, who won unfading fame for their services to Christianity. A brief overview of the history of their lives and main deeds is given

This article describes the construction and decoration of the main churches of Mary Magdalene. You can also find out where they are from here

In ancient times, the centers of spiritual, cultural and scientific life were monasteries. The monks living in them learned to read and write, unlike the bulk of the people. Thanks to their manuscripts, we can now learn about the ancient history of mankind. Monk Nestor made a huge contribution to the development of science. The chronicler kept a kind of diary, where he wrote down all, in his opinion, significant events in the life of society. For his labors, the monk was canonized by the Orthodox Church and is revered as a saint

Relationships with religion are now as different as people's views in general. Far from all families and communities have retained the tradition of spiritual education. From this follows a strange at first glance question: “What is the Church? A house for offering prayers, or does it have a different meaning? To answer such a spiritual quest is both difficult and simple. Let's try to figure it out

Prophet John the Baptist (Forerunner) is the most revered saint for a Christian after the Mother of God. His icons are in every Orthodox church. The life is exciting and shakes the stamina of the saint. The history of the iconography of the prophet is also very interesting

The Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God "Hodegetria" is one of the icon-painting types. According to the legend, the icon was painted in ancient times by the Evangelist Luke. In Russia, Hodegetria appeared only in the 11th century. Only in the XII century it began to be called Smolenskaya, when it was placed in the Smolensk church of the Assumption of the Virgin

How did Metropolitan Feofan of Kazan come to his current rank, what was his childhood like, what influenced his views? How does the metropolitan feel about interfaith conflicts and what does he do to preserve peace? Read about all this in the article

Russian people began to treat the Saint with special respect after the Baptism of Russia. Its first icons appeared in the middle of the 11th century, and then a number of monasteries and temples were erected, where a prayer to Nicholas the Pleasant is pronounced daily by thousands of Orthodox believers

Detention prayers should be used with extreme caution and attention. If the prayer of the elder of Athos Pansofius is used, who had a whole collection (prayer books) of sacred texts, it is necessary not to ignore the warning that it is allowed to read the prayer only with the blessing of the church confessor

Borisoglebsky monastery in the Yaroslavl region is a real fortress with its towers, gates and loopholes. And this is the living heart of Borisoglebsky, which has been beating for more than 600 years

God is triune, this is the essence of him and the light radiated on every believer. The Holy Icon, which has absorbed the three sources of the Savior, helps to understand this unity

Like a doctor who does not treat illnesses, but a patient, a real spiritual shepherd will show you how to live in Christ in order to win the Lord's love. After all, the most powerful prayer in the mouth of a fierce, evil and unfriendly person will become an empty shaking of the air

In Russia, icons have always occupied a special place in the home of every Orthodox. A separate corner stood out for them, it is also called "red". It was located near the eastern wall, like many temples. The icon of the Savior is the central and most revered icon of the Orthodox Church. It gives every believer peace and tranquility. In addition, it is she who is credited with a huge number of miracles and healings

In 1885, many significant events took place. The rabies vaccine was first tested in France. The motorcycle was invented and patented in Germany. But the most important event happened in the Tula province, in the small village of Sebino. There was born a girl who glorified Russia for centuries

The Kazan image of the Mother of God is a reminder of the highest blessing, almsgiving and intercession of the Higher powers for our land and our country. The unparalleled reverence for the holy image of the Mother of God led to the fact that Orthodox believers celebrate the church holiday of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God not once a year, but twice: on July 21 and November 4

Jesus Christ brought the New Testament to humanity, the meaning of which is that now every person who believes in God can be freed from sins that make his life difficult and joyless. In the Gospel, the Lord's Sermon on the Mount is transmitted, in which He told people the nine beatitudes. These are the nine conditions under which a person can gain eternal life in the abode of the Most High

In the Christian prayer book there are prayers to the Lord, the Mother of God, angels and saints. All of them destroy the forces of evil. “May God rise again …” is the most powerful prayer from evil, corruption, enemies and destructive natural disasters. It is best to learn it by heart and repeat it in moments of danger. You can carry a sheet with the text of the prayer with you. The words written on it will take away any trouble

At the end of the 15th century, the great ascetic of the Russian Orthodox Church, St. Nil Stolobensky, was born in the village of Zhabna, Novgorod volost. Having received from the Lord the gift of spiritual insight for his great humility, he, following God's precepts, devoted his whole life to serving his neighbors, receiving in a secluded forest cell many people who came to him for spiritual help and advice

Despite the massive spread of atheism in the Soviet era, in the modern world more and more people are returning to religion

Fantastic strength of mind, a great desire to live and a feeling of gratitude for everything that he has… This is what Nick Vuychich really is, whose biography touches to the core. This man is known for his will to win, ability to overcome difficulties, as well as physical injuries that could break the life of anyone. However, he not only does not give up, but also helps people all over the world to believe in themselves, developing the potential given to him by God

The article tells about the chief apostles Peter and Paul. A brief history of their life and service to the Lord is given, compiled on the basis of materials from the Holy Scriptures and Holy Tradition

Great is the intercessory power of the Mother of God for the entire human race before the Lord. Through the prayers of the Blessed Virgin, God helps us all, delivering us from sorrow and illness

The Zaikonospassky Monastery, one of the most famous religious complexes in Russia, was built in 1600 by Prince Volkonsky by decree of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. Today in this monastery there are: a Sunday school, Missionary and Slavic-Korean centers, a library and a theological school

The article provides the content and interpretation of the parable of Jesus Christ about the evil vinedressers, told by him in the temple the day after His Entry into Jerusalem. A brief explanation is given for each of the images presented in it

Parastas is a special funeral service at Matins, it takes place on Friday, preceding the onset of the Ecumenical Parental Saturday (Meat-fare, on the eve of Great Lent, the second, third and fourth weeks of Lent, Trinity, before the birthday of the Church, the memory of the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles). These five cases are canonically established when parastasas are performed in Orthodox churches. All of them, as can be judged, fall in the first half of the calendar year, from February to June

Why is repentance so important to God? Because only it can lead a person to reduce the sinfulness of his life. It reconciles a person with the Creator, testifies to a change in spirit and a desire to live differently than in the past. Confession was created so that a person could start all over again, as if from a clean slate. Confession rehearsal - a prayer of repentance. What it is?

The main parental Saturdays in 2015 have floating dates, 7 of them are dedicated to church holidays, and only one parental Saturday has a fixed day. This is May 9th, the day of remembrance of the departed warriors

Prayer is the foundation of any religion. Man's appeal to God and any higher being, force, reason. In the New Testament, Jesus said, "Watch and pray."

The article tells about the work of the consecrated Bishops' Cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church, which took place in February this year in Moscow. A brief overview of the issues raised there is given