Religion 2024, October
Before the adoption of Christianity, the Slavs were pagans. This means that in their view, man and nature were closely related. They perceived the world as a living and wise being, having its own soul and living according to certain laws. This feeling of the surrounding world contributed to the emergence of myths about gods and spirits that control human life
The article tells how the Apostle Luke dedicated his whole life to God, with what selflessness he served people, healing them from incurable ailments. The article also tells about the icons that Luke painted, about friendship with St. Paul, about the books he wrote, and also about what else this Most Holy Apostle was doing
The theory of "Moscow - the Third Rome" was first mentioned in the writings of the monk of the Pskov monastery Philotheus in 1523-24. The author argued that after the fall of Byzantium at the hands of the infidels, it is the Russian Church - the Russian kingdom - that takes on the role of defender of the true faith
The article tells about the Don Icon of the Mother of God, painted by one of the outstanding icon painters of the past - Theophan the Greek. A brief overview of the facts related to its creation and subsequent history is given
The article tells about Metropolitan Jonah of Moscow and All Russia, who was destined to become the first primate of the Russian Orthodox Church, chosen bypassing the Patriarchate of Constantinople. A brief overview of his role in the establishment of an autocephalous metropolis is also given
The city of Yaroslavl contains churches and temples different in appearance and size, but all of them are holy places, praying. Having visited the Upper Volga, Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich (the third son of Emperor Alexander II and Empress Maria Alexandrovna) noted: there are more such people in Yaroslavl than in Moscow
Are you afraid of such a wonderful " title" as a godmother? Do duties and responsibilities scare you? You don't have to worry, but it's worth thinking about. First of all, who invited you
In the vast territory of Russia there are many highly spiritual, highly moral and virtuous people. One of them was Stanislav Minchenko, better known as Father Stakhiy. During his long life, he did many good deeds both for the entire Russian Orthodox Church as a whole and for individuals. Let's talk about him
Orthodoxy over the entire period of its formation has repeatedly experienced moments when a person allowed himself to doubt the truth of the Christian faith. And then the Lord showed miracles to the world as proof of His mercy and the united Orthodox faith. In such a miraculous way, the appearance of an icon to the world, revered by the people as the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, is noted. The strongest prayer is considered near this holy face, the most positive energy is noted around this holy image
Orthodoxy has shown the world many inexplicable miracles, thus confirming the power of the true faith. Almost every icon has its own history and a lot of inexplicable events and healings made from it. Not so long ago, an unusual icon of the Mother of God of Akhtyrka appeared to the world. From the moment of its acquisition to the present day, this Orthodox shrine does not get tired of showing the world the miracles of the true faith
“Let this place be your lot, and your garden, and paradise, and the pier of salvation, those who wish to be saved,” the Lord said in response to the request of the Blessed Virgin to give her Mount Athos. Since then, this mountain has received the status of the Holy Mountain at the request of the Blessed Virgin Mary. According to legend, this happened in 49, since then not a single woman has visited this blessed place. So commanded the Mother of God, guarding the peace and tranquility of the monks who dedicated themselves to the Lord
With the revival of spirituality in the Orthodox world, more and more often you can hear about new churches under construction, old churches being restored. What was destroyed during the years of atheism and theomachism is being revived today with renewed vigor and redoubled energy of parishioners
Moses led his Jewish people through the desert for 40 years. During many years of hardship and deprivation, the Israelites repeatedly reproached and scolded Moses and murmured against the Lord himself. Forty years later, a new generation has grown up, more adapted to wandering and harsh life
In Orthodoxy and Catholicism, images of saints and their deeds are called icons. Since both of these religious directions originate from the early Christian churches, the icons of saints and their meaning also came from ancient times. This is not just an image of a saint or his feat in the name of faith, it is a symbol that should help a person comprehend the spiritual depth, find support in it
Man is a perfect and mortal being at the same time. On the one hand, we are created in the image and likeness of God. So, we have everything to make our lives and the fate of the people around us happy. At the same time, bad thoughts often appear in our head. We are overcome by despondency, depression, resentment against fate or someone close, etc. Forgiveness Sunday helps us to remember who we really are
There is no doubt that the most important among the Moscow cathedrals is the Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. Its construction went on from the end of the nineteenth to the beginning of the twentieth century along Malaya Georgian Street in Moscow. The beauty and monumentality of the structure is amazing
The Muslim world, since the early history of Islam, is divided into two religious directions - Sunnis and Shiites. The article tells about how they differ from each other and why they conflict
Chalcedon Cathedral - the famous Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church, which was convened and held in the middle of the 5th century on the initiative of the Eastern Roman Emperor Marcian, consent to it was received from Pope Leo I. It got its name from the ancient Greek city of Chalcedon in Middle Asia, which is currently one of the districts of modern Istanbul, known as Kadikoy. The main theme of the cathedral was the heresy of Archimandrite Eutychius of Constantinople
Religious beliefs are an important part of the spiritual life of any society. Most of the people on planet Earth profess one religion or another. Islam and Christianity are the largest religions at the moment. In the article we will answer the question - who is more: Christians or Muslims in the world
Muslim prayers are the basis of the life of every faithful Muslim. With their help, any believer maintains contact with the Almighty. The Muslim tradition provides not only the obligatory five times daily prayers, but also personal appeals to God at any time, through the reading of the dua
Christianity is one of the three world religions. It firmly exists in the context of European and Western culture in general. Many people consider themselves believers. But do they know the basic ideas of Christianity, or are they simply showing thoughtless pseudo-religious feelings?
The vast majority of people living in our country are Orthodox Christians. Many have heard what spiritual ranks exist: bishop, metropolitan, bishop. However, few people know what they really mean, where they come from, and what duties all these people perform in the church hierarchy. Who is the archbishop? What is this dignity for?
Today there is no exhaustive, unambiguous and final answer to the question of what spiritual development is. Why so? There are a lot of reasons - from the difference in religious beliefs to differences in the political and economic structure of a single country. Naturally, the individuality of each person and the historical path of society and society with its traditions, labels and prejudices also influence. But how to follow it and what to do?
Invariably attracts pilgrims and tourists ancient Abkhazia. New Athos (monastery) is a unique world heritage of Orthodox Christianity, the shrines of which every believer strives to touch
Despite the fact that there are quite a lot of gods and goddesses in Hinduism, Lakshmi - the goddess of harmony and prosperity - deserves special attention. She is the wife of Vishnu, and that says a lot
The article talks about how you can do a cleansing at home. How to clean a room with s alt, candles, sound? How do Muslims cleanse their home with herbs and candles? A few words about mantras for cleansing the house
The Tibetan form of Buddhism is the Mahayana vehicle, which the unenlightened call Lamaism, and the Tibetans themselves call Tantric Buddhism. For those who aspire to the accumulation of wisdom, Tantric Buddhism opens up all known forms of ascetic life and all sorts of techniques for inner transformation
In this article we will talk about the history of the main world religions and their features, as well as philosophical teachings close to them
The article describes the main works and projects of Shamil Alyautdinov, the main areas of his activity, his mission and goals that he pursues
The article provides a description and a brief history of one of the key images of Roman mythology - the goddess Juno. Various incarnations of the deity are considered, an analysis is made of its influence on the culture of Ancient Rome
The life stories of any active person in the public eye are always interesting to people. So such a popular religious figure as Chumakov Khamzat did not go unnoticed
More than 88% of the US population consider themselves believers. It is safe to say that America occupies a leading position among developed countries in terms of the number of religious population
Today there is a return to spirituality. More and more people are thinking about the intangible component of our lives. In the article we will talk about who the Protestants are. This is a separate direction of Christianity, or a sect, as some believe. We will also touch on the issue of different currents in Protestantism. Information about the position of supporters of this trend in modern Russia will be of interest. Read on to find out the answers to these and many other questions
The text reveals the definition of the word "monotheism" and describes the trends in some modern religious movements in line with monotheism
Alcoholism is a common vice and disease of modern society. It is believed that craving for alcohol can destroy not only the bodily shell, but also the spiritual one. That is why the Orthodox Church is making a lot of efforts to combat this vice. A prayer for alcoholism, uttered by a believer, has an unprecedented result. This has already been tested by hundreds of people
The article will focus on the traditions of family and marriage in Islam. What are the obligations of a wife to her husband in Islam? What, in turn, what should be the spouse? It's all very interesting. Let's look into this culture, consider their family traditions
The epic poems Mahabharata and Ramayana are the national treasure of the Indian people, who in difficult periods of their history found moral support and support in them
The Crusades contributed to a radical change in life in Europe. In addition to the fact that Christians began to get acquainted with the culture of eastern countries and peoples, in particular the Arabs, there was also an opportunity to get rich quickly
The sacrament of baptism is a sacred rite performed in an Orthodox church. The need arises for believing parents who want to give their baby a guardian angel who will protect their client and protect them from troubles. And it is important to correctly conduct not only the rite itself, but also the preparation for it. Consider how a child is baptized, what is needed for this and how parents should behave
Several times a year, Orthodox Christians restrict themselves in food and carnal desires. These periods of time are called posts. They provide for the rejection not only of food, but also complete spiritual cleansing, reunion with God and humility. One of the main fasts is Filippov, which precedes the bright holiday of Christmas