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At the behest of Grand Duke Dmitry Donskoy, in honor of the soldiers who died in 1380 during the Battle of Kulikovo, the first Church of All Saints on Kulishki was built (then a small church not far from the city limits - now it is the historical center of the capital)

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Eos (Aurora) - the goddess of dawn in ancient mythology. Without a doubt, the morning in the view of the ancient Greeks and Romans was considered a very beautiful and poetic time of day, since the goddess was portrayed as invariably beautiful and young, as well as amorous and passionate

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There lived a man named Silouan of Athos. He prayed daily and desperately, asking God to have mercy on him. But his prayers went unanswered. Several months passed, and his strength was exhausted. Silouan despaired and shouted to the heavens: "You are implacable"

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The 19th century is considered very fertile for this land and rich in temple construction. A third of all these structures were created in the period 1811-1829. It was at this time that the future Mari diocese rebuilt the churches of the villages of Pokrovskoye, Sotnur, Upper Ushnur, Kuknur, Novy Torjal, Semenovka, Kozhvazhi, Morki, Pektubaevo, Arda, Yelasy, Toktaybelyak, Korotni, Arino, Paigusovo

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Each nation has its own religion, but assumes a single concept. Therefore, it is impossible to separate people with certainty according to religious principle. But those who profess Islam honor the sacred tradition, which is essentially an exposition of the life of the Prophet Muhammad

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Orthodox prayers from gluttony are the spiritual work of a person on himself, his shield against temptations. A feature of prayers that help to cope with the manifestations of gluttony is their reading when the need arises. When a person begins to experience an irresistible desire to eat something, realizing that there is no objective need for this, one should stop all classes and urgently pray. Such a prayer for gluttony will help get rid of the physiological urge to snack

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The names of the boys according to the Saints are selected according to the child's birthday. There is usually one or (more often) several church names for each day. As a rule, these are names that have become firmly established in Russian everyday life. At one time, many names of Greek origin entered society through the church, such as Alexander, Andrey, Makar, Illarion. Perhaps, at a certain time, they even made up most of the names, along with the "biblical" names of Jewish origin (Isaiah, Daniel, Mary, David, Moses

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Many things in our life we can create and build on our own. But one of the most important conditions for work is he alth. Can't manage without it

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People want protection. Even if they do not admit it to themselves, they are looking for it subconsciously. Who will protect if not God? That is why icons appear in our cars. In the article, we will consider which icon is better to purchase for a car. Several icons, one or a cross? What should a driver choose? If you want to know, then read

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Very often people turn to God in moments of difficult life trials. Then they come to church and try to order some kind of prayer service in the hope of alleviating their situation and finding peace in their souls. However, not all believers know exactly what problem to address to certain saints. After all, not every prayer at the icon can be effective, as Orthodox clergy often say. Today we will tell you about the icon of the Mother of God of Three Hands. Prayer before this

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Types of Greek icons depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary: varieties, plots, technique, stylistic features

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The cathedrals of the old Caucasian city are its real we alth. These are places of worship of believers to God, and from ancient times they were decorated with special care. Their architecture deserves special attention, and someone talks about a special energy that has been infused in religious buildings for centuries. Many have interesting interior decoration - holy relics, valuable icons. No wonder churches always draw people to them. This article will tell about the cathedrals of the city

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The article tells about the Tolga convent located near Yaroslavl, revived in 1987 after several years of devastation and desecration. The schedule of services held in the monastery is given, and it is indicated how to get to it by public transport

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After the birth of a child, every mother is very worried about him, and her main desires are that the child has a sound sleep, be he althy and happy. Even if the baby is fast asleep, I want his dreams to be pleasant and evoke only positive emotions. In calling for good dreams for a child, you can use various prayers

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The most evil gods are what? Slavic Morana, freezing people, sending them diseases and damage? Egyptian Set, offended by members of his family? Chernobog, sparkling with a silver mustache and waiting for victims? Or maybe the hard worker Viy? The question of which deity is more evil cannot be answered. The mentality of every nation has its own, subjective understanding of what is "evil"

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Ancient abbeys are examples of ancient architecture. These are incredibly beautiful cathedrals, which are actively visited by tourists today. It is noteworthy that the architecture of these monastic complexes is fraught with many mysteries for historians

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Who is Saint Basilisk? What is he famous for? You will find answers to these and other questions in the article. Basilisk of Koman - a martyr, a Christian saint. He was the nephew of the passion-bearer Theodore Tyrone. The basilisk suffered along with the brothers Cleonikos and Eutropius during the persecution of Christians by Emperor Galerius Maximian (305-311)

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Monasteries… Your own separate world in our world. Their laws, rules and way of life. What makes a person completely change his life and go to a monastery? How do people live in a monastery? How is the life of monks different from the life of ordinary people? Let's try to answer these and other questions

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France is a country of free religion. The most popular religions in this country are Catholic Christianity, Islam, Judaism

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A world without war is heaven on earth. And everyone can create this paradise both in the country and at home if they read a prayer for peace

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The article discusses such a phenomenon of church culture as parental days of commemoration of the dead on the example of Dmitriev's memorial Saturday. Among other things, the article contains a description of the establishment and development of this day and its accompanying traditions

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The majestic Annunciation Cathedral, located in the historical center of Kharkov, attracts admiring glances with its unusual "striped" masonry and forms unusual for an Orthodox church. This is one of the architectural visiting cards of the city, which enjoys great attention of tourists

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The path of atonement for sin is an inner work on oneself. The main means of atonement for sins and purification of the soul is confession, and the first step towards this is repentance. You can't just come to the temple, read the list of wrongdoings, get forgiveness and become a "sinless creature." In how to atone for sin, the decisive role is played by the spiritual need for this action, sincerity

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Bible stories are of interest not only to deeply religious people, but also to those who need to know about the alternative course of events about the creation of the world and man. After all, at school, according to Darwin's theory, they tell about the origin of man, and about how God created a woman and a man, they often do not tell schoolchildren anything. From the article you will learn how God created a woman, and who was the first man on Earth

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The article tells about the altar of the Cathedral of St. Bavo in the Belgian city of Ghent, which is recognized as the best work of the famous Flemish painter of the XV century, Jan van Eyck. A brief overview of its creation and subsequent history is given

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Margarita is a very beautiful, but not very popular name in Russia. In addition, it is not on the church lists of names, and because of this, difficulties arise during baptism. Among other things, the question arises of what name to baptize Margarita and on what day she celebrates her name day. Margaritas currently have several options for solving these problems, which we will discuss in this article. But first, we will find out what a name day is in its essence

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The article tells how to properly confess in church, how to prepare for confession, and why it is needed at all. When and why did confession arise, how does it work among Catholics and Orthodox, what are its differences? Is there confession in other religions? You will find the answers in the article

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Whom to pray to get married? Isn't it sinful to want to get married? And what saints to pray for this desire to be fulfilled? These and other questions are discussed in the article

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In the XIII century, Prince Daniel, one of the sons of Alexander Nevsky, five kilometers from the Kremlin, on the banks of the Moscow River, founded the Danilovsky Monastery. In Moscow, he became the first men's monastery. The wooden church erected on its territory was dedicated to Daniel the Stylite

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Moscow is rich in temples and Orthodox churches. No wonder there are legends about this since ancient times. In this article, we will touch on two parishes located in the capital. Specifically, we will discuss the following churches in Sokolniki: Holy Resurrection and John the Baptist

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The Islamic prophet Ismail is one of the most frequently mentioned personalities in the Qur'an. According to religion, he came into the world in order to spread the light of his faith among the tribes of the Arabian Peninsula. Who is Ismail in Islam should be considered in more detail

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The once very common old Russian name Fedor, moreover, of Greek origin, is translated as "God's gift." The church and pre-revolutionary form sounds like Theodore - a two-component theophoric name, where the first part means "god", and the second - "gift"

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Christianity gave the world the most replicated and famous book - the Bible. The Holy Scriptures of Christians have been leading the TOP bestsellers in terms of the number of copies and sales for one and a half thousand years

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The capital of Denmark has many unique buildings of interest to tourists. One of them is a Lutheran church built in honor of the clergyman and philosopher Nikolai Grundtvig and named after him

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Even non-believers know that the church is a place where certain norms of behavior are observed. How to behave in church? There are many rules, but there are also general principles that will help you understand an unfamiliar situation: do not disturb other parishioners, do not attract attention, listen carefully to the reader and the choir during chants. What are the rules of conduct in the Orthodox Church?

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The article tells about the ritual of morning prayer, at what time and how it is performed, what actions are accompanied. It also mentions its history and what it means to Muslims

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On the priest Chaplin have not heard in recent years except perhaps the laziest. For more than five years, he has not tired of shocking the secular and church communities with his odious statements and provocative statements. Below we will talk about the biography of this person, discuss his career and some other aspects of life

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The Patriarchs of Russia had a great influence on the development of the Orthodox Church. Their selfless ascetic path was truly heroic, and the modern generation definitely needs to know about this, because each of the patriarchs at a certain stage contributed to the history of the true faith of the Slavic peoples

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Madhhab in Islam is the school of Sharia. There are only four main religious and legal directions in Islam. The most widespread is the Hanafi madhhab. About 90% of Muslims in the world profess exactly this doctrine

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Ancient Greek mythology, which became the ancestor of the philosophy of the Hellenes, gave rise to many gods and mythical creatures. Some of them were loved, others were worshiped out of fear, and there were those that only the initiates knew about. Largely thanks to the poems of Homer, information about the diversity of ancient Greek legends and myths has survived to this day in a practically unchanged state. Goddess Calypso appears in the stories of Homer not at all in the best light