Religion
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In the traditions of Christians, the ritual of consecration is used for all objects of great importance to a person, for example, a dwelling, a summer house, a car. If it is not possible to invite a priest, from the instructions of the holy fathers you can learn how to consecrate an apartment yourself
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Mosques of Ufa are places of spiritual peace and prayer. It is here that you can take a break from the frantic rhythm of a million-plus city and become a little closer to God. Each such temple has its own rich history, its own unusual aura and, of course, its parishioners
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Tsminda Sameba Cathedral is one of the first places that tourists tend to visit in Tbilisi. It rises majestically on the hill of St. Elijah above the Georgian capital and is the Orthodox center of the country. Let's get acquainted with the history, features of architecture and shrines of the temple
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This article reveals the concept of an ordinary church, its main architectural and construction features, describes the temple of Elijah Obydenny in Moscow
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The article tells about the Assumption Cathedral in Khabarovsk, once destroyed in the wake of an anti-religious campaign and revived today. A brief outline of the history of its creation and the main events associated with it is given
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Every educated person should honor the traditions of his people and respect the religious beliefs of others. And how do Muslims treat their main relics, such as the hair of the Prophet Muhammad?
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Hallelujah! Many people pronounce this word without even thinking about its meaning. What does hallelujah really mean? So they say when they want to emphasize gratitude to God for a safe way out of the current problem, whether it be a crisis or illness, problems in the family or at work. In this article we will consider the meaning of this word, which is a church term
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One of the five pillars of Islam is namaz, a prayer through which a person conducts a dialogue with the Almighty. By reading it, a Muslim pays tribute to devotion to Allah. Prayer is obligatory for all believers. Prayer must be read five times a day at a strictly set time for it. Wherever a person is, no matter what he is doing, he is obliged to perform prayer. The pre-dawn prayer is especially important. Fajr, as Muslims call it, has great power
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In modern Orthodox Christianity, there is no more famous scientist, theologian, missionary than Father Alexander Schmemann, who devoted his life to serving high Christian ideals. His literary and theological heritage has turned many people's ideas about religion and Christianity upside down. He enjoys well-deserved authority not only among Orthodox, but also among Catholics
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The goddess of life of the Slavs - Alive, Egyptians, Romans, Greeks - Isis or Isis. She will be discussed in the article
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God Dazhdbog is one of the most prominent figures of the Slavic pagan pantheon. The mention of him is preserved not only in folklore sources - myths, songs, rituals, sayings - but also in many well-known chronicles
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During the period of communism, Orthodoxy was not popular in our country. But in the last 20 years there has been a revival of old traditions. Therefore, this topic has become relevant. Let's talk about several church parishes and monasteries located in the Yaroslavl region and better known as the diocese of Rybinsk
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Armenian and Russian cultures have long been closely intertwined. Probably, this was facilitated to a greater extent by some kinship of religions. More than 200 years ago, the first Armenian churches appeared in Moscow, the addresses of which changed all the time. Let's trace the history of their origin and flourishing
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The icon is the image we turn to in our prayers. This is a kind of mediator between us and the saint depicted on the canvas
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This article describes the history of the acquisition of the Peschanskaya Icon of the Mother of God, its Wonderworking, draws a parallel with the Kazan image of the Blessed Virgin
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This article tells about the life of Paraskeva Pyatnitsa, a saint who dedicated her life to the Lord, as well as about what needs to turn to the great martyr and what churches were built in her honor
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Every Orthodox Christian should be able to write notes about he alth or repose according to the established canons. Those who are just coming to faith can learn about it from this article
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The Cathedral of St. Stanislaus and St. Vladislav (Vilnius, Lithuania) is not only the main tourist attraction of the city, but also the main Roman Catholic church of the whole country. It is located at the foot of the Castle Hill, on top of which stands the tower of Gediminas. It is simply impossible to visit the capital of Lithuania and not see the cathedral, even if visiting it is not included in your plans. All the roads of the old part of the city lead to the cathedral square
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Penance - is it a way of healing, an attempt to correct a person or Divine punishment? What is the purpose of penance, and who has the right to impose it? Let's try to figure it out
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Every person from birth is under the protection of a Guardian Angel. Sometimes we clearly feel a connection with him, he is able to protect from trouble and provide support, save him from committing a dubious act. So who is this, is it possible to determine who your Guardian Angel is by date of birth?
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Reverend Savva Storozhevsky is well known in Russia, this miracle worker became famous for his piety and wisdom. Even during his lifetime, he was one of the very first followers of Sergius of Radonezh and was considered his student. But there is very little reliable information about him. Many believe that this is due to the fact that the elder lived more than a thousand years ago. Therefore, his biography was made according to the recollections of the monks and monks, who themselves met with the monk
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The old Moscow Cathedral Mosque on Prospekt Mira was remembered by the residents of the city for its incredible popularity on the days of the main Muslim celebrations - Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Adha. These days, the surrounding neighborhoods were blocked, and they were filled with thousands of worshipers
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The icon "Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos", the meaning of her intercession before God, was valued by people at all times. No believer has ever been left without her help. The Queen of Heaven helps people in difficult everyday situations, and also asks God for salvation for them
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The fresco "The Baptism of Russia", painted by Russian artist Viktor Vasnetsov in the 19th century, will not leave anyone indifferent. The event depicted on it became a key event in the development of the religious views of entire generations
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John was universally recognized as a patriarch, very gentle with the laity. Once he was forced to excommunicate a cleric from the church for some fault. The offender became angry with the patriarch. John wanted to talk to him, but soon forgot about his desire
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Believers go on a dangerous, long and hard journey not only for the sake of prayer and forgiveness of committed sins. Often their goal is much nobler: to find the meaning of life, to know their destiny, to find grace, to show devotion to religious beliefs
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The figure of St. Andrew the First-Called is very important for our land. About why this saint was considered the patron saint of Russia, the text will tell
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The meaning of Friday prayer in the life of every Muslim. What you need to know to do it right. Characteristic features and order of commission. How is it different from ordinary prayers and what is it aimed at?
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After reading this article, you will learn that a Buddhist stupa, a sacred hill and a mound are related concepts. We will also talk about the most famous monuments of Buddhism associated with the founder of this teaching
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Perun is the ancient Slavic god of thunder and lightning. He is the supreme ruler in the pantheon of pagan higher powers, who patronizes the prince and the fighting squad. Perun gives men strength, and severely punishes for non-compliance with military laws
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Slavic amulets literally surrounded the ancient Slavs in their daily lives. Being a rather superstitious people, people tried to protect themselves from various misfortunes, failures and evil spirits by applying various symbols and signs to the body and clothes. They were used in abundance by men, being warriors, hunters and researchers - they especially needed the help of higher powers and the protection of the Family
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Slavic deities were depicted as idols. Carved from wood, with human faces, they were made quite well. In the article we will talk about how they looked, what they were made of and what happened to the Slavic gods
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Christian religion is canonical. It is built not only on sincere and deep faith, but also on specific laws, common truths, which, through holy people, were transmitted by God to ordinary people to atone for their sins and gain eternal life of the soul in paradise after death. That is why all followers of Christianity need to know the meaning of the main terms and events in the history of their religion
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Anathema is the excommunication of a Christian from the holy sacraments and from contacts with the faithful. It was used as a punishment for especially grave sins against the Church
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Often in our lives we find ourselves in situations where, in our opinion, only a miracle can help us. Not all people can and want to cope with the hardships and troubles that visit them. Therefore, in search of a way out, people often turn to faith and pray to the Lord to guide them on the path out of a difficult situation, a prayer amulet is also said to prevent the onset of trouble
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The Goddess Psyche and myths about her have always been very popular. The story of her relationship with Cupid (Eros) is considered especially beautiful and romantic. This story became the basis for many works of art. And some psychologists are convinced that this myth is not just a beautiful fairy tale, but also a deep, philosophical work
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Egyptian mythology is a huge, most interesting layer in the history of the development of the whole culture as a whole, which has not yet been thoroughly studied. Scientists constantly find more and more new details of the development of Egyptian civilization, make discoveries and replenish the pantheon of gods with new “characters”
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Once the Lord created this world. He made it perfect and ideal, from the point of view of human morality. God did not even think that someday sins and bloody deaths would stain this world and destroy it like a house of cards. And so it happened … What is hell - we will find out in this article
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The article tells about the famous Optina Hermitage and the elders who glorified it. You can learn about who the Optina elders are, what prophecies they left behind and what a wonderful prayer they wrote, from this article
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Speaking about what the paganism of the ancient Slavs is, it is impossible to find an unambiguous answer. But this is certainly a great cultural and religious heritage of the ancient world. The reflection of various traditions and beliefs has deeply entered the consciousness of peoples and is still reflected in the realities of the modern world