Religion 2024, October

Orthodox prayers for children, strong and quickly helping, are read, of course, to the Lord God. There are no differences between appeals to the Almighty and prayers addressed to saints. You should not find out how many times and on which passage of the text you need to cross yourself or bow. Prayer is not a ritual that requires a special sequence of certain actions, it is a conversation between a person and the Creator

Of course, it is hardly possible to cure schizophrenia with prayer, since such miracles of healing require an incredibly strong faith in the Lord, and in modern realities it is extremely difficult to find it. But that doesn't mean that you don't need to pray. Turning to the saints or the Lord helps to cope with experiences and alleviates the suffering of both the patient himself and his loved ones, gives confidence and strength

The question of how to come to God is asked by many people. This process has some peculiarities. It is worth considering the recommendations of the priests. They are always happy to help. About them, about the main ideas that a person needs to know, is described in the article

Allah is an Arabic word meaning the one and only God, the creator of the world and Lord of the Day of Judgment. In Islam, God sent his final messenger (rasul) Muhammad to the people. In pre-Islamic Arabia, Allah was the supreme deity and creator of all things. The short form of the Islamic creed (shahada) reads: “There is no other deity but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah!”

This church is consistently described by reviewers as beautiful both inside and out. The Temple of the Epiphany in Miass (the photo is presented in the article) is unanimously considered by visitors to be a place where you will certainly find peace and peace of mind. Believers admire the beautiful architecture of the building, excellent acoustics inside and rich interior decoration

"Is it possible that the saint, whom God has prepared to become the chosen vessel of the Lord, was born of unrighteous parents?" This question is asked by Epiphanius the Wise, the author of the biography of Sergius of Radonezh. And he answers himself: “Of course not. Even before the birth of the baby, great miracles accompanied his birth. Yes, and the parents of the saint were also difficult people. In this article, you will read about a woman who was canonized by the Orthodox Church as a saint. This is Mary of Radonezh

Japan is known to be one of the world's leading countries in science and technology, international politics and trade. But, despite the economic miracle that occurred in this state after the Second World War, its people still retained their unique identity. It is she who significantly distinguishes the Japanese from the rest of the world

The Evangelists wrote their texts to prove that Jesus of Nazareth was the expected savior. A biography with a genealogy chart of Jesus Christ has been preserved. At the same time, in different gospels the data differs

The Bible says that a believer must attend the temple, which is the house of the Lord. It is in it that one can feel the holy presence of Christ and offer up words of praise to Him in the form of a prayer. There is a special atmosphere of grace in the churches, which is difficult to feel at home. Therefore, going to the temple is not only necessary, but also useful. And in order not to experience awkwardness and embarrassment, you need to clearly know how to behave in the holy walls and how to kiss the icon correctly

Today we will talk about what gods the Hellenes worshiped, how sacrifices were made and what role the priests played. In addition, you will learn what historical changes Greece has experienced. Its religion was transformed through the centuries into Orthodoxy. We will also talk in detail about modern Greek Christianity

Wind is an indispensable helper for a person. Now with its help they receive electricity, grow crops, etc. Therefore, in the legends and myths of different peoples, the wind has taken its rightful place

Islam is the youngest of the three world religions. Today, the spread of Islam in the modern world is becoming ever larger. There are 850 million adherents of this religion on Earth, who live mainly in Southeast, South and Southwest Asia and northern Africa. Most of the Arab, Turkic and Iranian peoples are Muslims. Many representatives of religion are found in North India. Most Indonesians are also Muslims

Many Muslim converts are concerned about the question of how ablution is done before prayer. This is a very important procedure that cannot be omitted, since prayerful standing before God is possible only in a state of ritual purity. Below we will talk about how this ablution is performed

China is a country with an amazing culture that dates back several millennia. But not only culture is amazing here, but also religion and philosophy. Even today, the religion of ancient China continues to thrive and resonate with contemporary art and culture

A unique monument of architectural architecture of the 16th century is the Church of the Ascension, located on the territory of the former village of Kolomenskoye near Moscow. The article provides a brief overview of the history of its creation, associated with the name of the first Russian Tsar Ivan the Terrible

Every believer reads a prayer before going to bed (also in the morning hours) to calm the soul and mind. After all, it helps to fully accept all the events of the day, tune in to rest, bring the inner world into a harmonious state. And also, in this way, to express my gratitude to the Almighty for all the gifts and help received throughout the day and in life in general

Prayed for success in trading affairs from time immemorial. Orthodox merchants prayed for the help of the patron saints. Traditionally in Russia, before the start of trade, they prayed to Nicholas the Wonderworker, John Sochavsky and Seraphim of Sarov. We prayed in different ways. Someone spoke the words of the "established" prayer. Someone spoke their own words. The only thing that unites those who asked for help and blessings in trade matters was a deep faith in God

The sacrament of baptism is the very first rite, which is very significant for a Christian. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare for it both by the parents themselves and by the future godparents. What should be considered for the baptism of a child? Are there any rules and restrictions? We will answer these and many other questions in the article

There are seven Ecumenical Councils in the history of the Orthodox Church: the last of them took place in the 8th century and was called the Second Nicene, where iconoclasm was condemned. The very first Council was held in 325, where the basis of all orthodox Christianity was developed - the Creed

The Holy Trinity has been causing a lot of controversy for more than one hundred years. Different branches of Christianity interpret this concept differently. In order to form an objective picture, it is necessary to study the various views and opinions

Excommunication is a traditional religious punishment that is used in Christianity and applies to people who, through their behavior or expressed beliefs, damage ecclesial authority. Although there is evidence that such measures were applied to apostates and violators in Judaism and pagan religions (for example, among the ancient Celts). At present, it exists in the form of the so-called partial, small excommunication (ban) and anathema

There is an opinion that people go to the monastery from hopelessness. A person is overtaken by despair from unhappy love, financial problems or any other difficulties, and he decides to renounce the world, leave, hide from prying eyes

The Bible is one of the oldest books, it is Holy Scripture and an important historical source. It is noteworthy that archaeological research has confirmed the authenticity of the events described here. The article will tell about the structure and content of the Bible

Death is an integral part of life. Sooner or later, we all face the loss of loved ones; it is impossible to understand this process with the human mind. No one but God knows in what mysterious way the soul connects with the body at conception and how it leaves it. Therefore, after the death of a loved one, we try to scrupulously observe all the traditions and rituals known from ancient times. Not all of them are related to Orthodoxy, but the funeral of the deceased is the most necessary and important rite

Among the saints of the Orthodox Church there are especially revered and just very loved by the people. First of all, the old woman Matrona belongs to them. A simple peasant woman, blind and immobilized, illiterate and homeless, she was very revered and loved during her lifetime. The queue to the relics of the Matrona of Moscow has not dried up for many years

The "Seven Arrows" Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos is one of the well-known Orthodox shrines. She is revered as a Charm for the space of the dwelling, she is prayed for reconciliation and softening of hearts, as well as for healing from diseases. This is a fairly ancient example of icon painting, which was discovered for the first time in the 17th-18th centuries on the territory of Russia

The article describes the features of one of the four multi-day fasts established by the Orthodox Church - Petrovsky Fast. Brief information is given about the period of time it occurs and what food restrictions must be observed

Ah, how swiftly the Sredneuralsky Monastery was built! “The Bread Conqueror” - a holy icon, apparently was the reason for this. After all, it is impossible to remember such facts of rapid construction for the entire historical period of the formation of monasteries in Russia and Europe

For the Russian Orthodox Church, 2011 was marked by the beginning of the reform of the diocesan structure. As part of its program, there was a disaggregation of the former and the creation of new dioceses, including in the Gorodets and Nizhny Novgorod regions, uniting a number of parishes in the adjacent administrative boundaries

The Panteleimon Church is one of the oldest in St. Petersburg. It was founded under Peter the Great. The temple is an excellent example of the Russian Baroque style. But this is not the only reason why it is worth visiting the Orthodox Church of the Holy Great Martyr and Healer Pantelemon (this is the full official name of the church)

Vow of celibacy, or celibacy, is given only for religious reasons. This is how Orthodox priests explain. Officially, it is possible only when a person takes the monastic rank. Actually, for each person, the church believes, there are only two big roads: monasticism, one of the obediences of which is the vow of celibacy, or family life

Any religion of the ancient worlds appeared at the dawn of the path to a modern civilized society. For ancient man, not only the elements of his own environment in particular, but all events in general, were incomprehensible. And he could not explain them to himself in any other way, except in religious terms

Surprisingly, many wonder why you want to cry in church. Some people do not attach any importance to this, because they consider this phenomenon to be absolutely normal. However, many are worried and believe that such a desire may be associated with any negative events that are happening or will happen. For some people, this phenomenon is an occasion to seriously think about their lives. The answer to the question “why do you want to cry in church” will definitely surprise you

For many people, the concept of "church marriage" means something different, but its essence does not change from this. This is the legitimization of one's relations in the Church before the eyes of God according to religious rites

There are many outstanding personalities in Christianity. All of them, under the guidance of God and with the support of their relatives, achieved success in their messianic work. Some received recognition through sermons, others selflessly sacrificed themselves in the vastness of Africa, helping the natives. Some with their wise sayings amaze even now

The attitude towards clergy in the world is completely different, so their pay is different, and the amount of taxes and pensions are different. Let's see how and how much priests from different countries earn?

This beautiful, delicate and sacred flower of the Egyptians, carries a lot of secrets and a rich history full of unknown. In fact, this flower is also popular in the modern world, let's look at why it is so popular and what it means

The sacrament of baptism is one of the main events in the life of every Orthodox person. The day of baptism is the second birthday, but it does not concern the physical life, but the spiritual one. On the day of baptism, the child acquires his personal Guardian Angel, who throughout his life will protect him from troubles and hardships

Among the churches of Samara, and here there are about thirty of them, most of them were founded in the second half of the 20th century and at the beginning of the 2000s. Over twenty temples were built before the revolution. They are architectural monuments and are included in the list of the main attractions of Samara

Divnogorsky Monastery is a monastery located in the Voronezh region, in the Liskinsky district. It was founded in the middle of the 17th century by monks from the Hetmanate and Little Russian Cossacks. There is a version that there was a monastery on the site of the Divnogorsk monastery as early as the 12th century