Religion 2024, November

Orthodox Christians believe that the only Head of the Church is Jesus Christ. This position is based on information from the Holy Scriptures. The first bishop in the local church after the Son of God is, as a rule, called the primate of the church. An example of this in the ROC is the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia. But, in addition to this, another term is used for the primate - the head of the Russian Church. There are other names that are found on the official website of the Russian Orthodox Church, on other church resources

In Byzantium, at the time of its heyday, the Most Holy Theotokos appeared to a warrior who was destined to become an emperor. It happened in a sacred grove near a fertile spring. The icon depicting Her appearance is described in this article

Saint Nina is rightfully called the patroness of Georgia. And rightly so, because it was she who brought the Christian faith to this land

Modern and primitive religions are the belief of mankind that some higher powers control not only people, but also various processes in the Universe. This is especially true of ancient cults, since at that time the development of science was weak

This article is dedicated to those who have already married, and those who are just about to begin this sacrament. Here you will find detailed answers to many questions that are not made up in a fictitious way, but according to the opinions and answers of Orthodox pastors

Asceticism (or asceticism) is a way of life that can be characterized by abstention from various worldly pleasures and indiscretions. It is often resorted to in order to achieve any religious goals, but the attitude to a particular religion is not a necessary condition

What is the gospel? This word has Greek roots and literally means "good news". In other words, it is the biography of the messiah, Jesus Christ, which is the basis of the religious belief system of Christians

Many are wondering what is the difference between Orthodoxy and Catholicism. Trying to answer the question, most Orthodox Christians mention the Pope, purgatory, Filioque, but in fact there are many more differences, and they can be of a rather fundamental nature

Among the many events and festivals, the main Buddhist holidays stand out for their brightness and scale. On these significant dates, Buddhists of all countries come together to honor the Three Jewels of Buddhism - the Buddha, his teachings and a noble assembly of disciples

Love of God is a concept that should be studied in the Bible. Since ancient times, mankind has been discovering the secrets of the Holy Scriptures, finding more and more new truths. This article will analyze the concept of relationship to God, examples from real life are given

Many believers know firsthand that in terms of the number of converts and miracles performed, Saint Xenia of Petersburg cannot be compared with anyone, except, perhaps, with the blessed Matrona of Moscow. For the cultural capital of our country - St. Petersburg, Xenia has become a real talisman against misfortunes and a protector from all adversity. The icon of Xenia the Blessed in St. Petersburg has helped more than one thousand people

Today there are more and more diseases of the spirit. People themselves give themselves into the power of evil spirits. Getting rid of it is not so easy. Obsession with psychiatrists is not cured. Father German's reprimand at the Trinity-Sergius Lavra gives a chance to escape from spiritual captivity

The Knights of the Round Table saw their destiny in the search for and protection of the Holy Grail. A close contemplation of the cup grants immortality, and the liquid drunk from it expiates sins

Recently, not thanks to, but rather contrary to the development of mass culture, we are witnessing a phenomenon when a variety of people are increasingly attracted to traditional spiritual activities. The Russian Orthodox Church at the present stage conforms it with the traditional concept of Orthodox missionary activity

Theodosius of the Caves is the second saint, solemnly canonized by the Russian Church in 1108 on the initiative of the Grand Duke Svyatopolk, and her first reverend. Even during his lifetime, he was the center of love and reverence for the brethren not only of the monastery, but of all Kyiv, if not the whole south of Russia

Everyone sees happiness in their own way: a lot of money, he alth, family, children, a loved one… But exhausted in an attempt to reach the horizon, a person stops and starts looking in another direction - in religion. And in each of them there are examples of spiritual insight, renunciation and achievement that attracts desperate souls

A chaplain is first and foremost a clergyman, that is, a person invested with a spiritual dignity. And if he feels called "in the world", then the priest has the opportunity to combine these paths

Different countries have their own religions. Which one is the youngest? If we talk about world religions, then this is Islam

One of the most revered goddesses of ancient Egypt is Hathor. Her power has no equal. The Goddess is often identified with many other goddesses and gods because of the variety of powers she wields

Scandinavian mythology is full of secrets and legends. Her deities are deep, special personalities. They have a hidden meaning. They have common features and significant differences in comparison with the gods of other religions

Magic came to us from a dark past. Because of this, people choose amulets according to the principle of antiquity of their invention. Many, for example, are attracted to Kabbalah. The red thread, which now and then attracts the attention of the audience on the wrists of show stars, is a talisman from this series. There is a legend about how it first appeared with a detailed explanation of the mechanism of the amulet

The Feast of Ivan Kupala is an ancient pagan rite. It falls in the middle of summer - July 7th. In Russia, on that night, they swam in lakes and rivers, jumped over bonfires, collected medicinal herbs, wove wreaths, guessed … Since then, almost nothing has changed

The article tells about the ritual features of the Old Believers - a movement that broke away from the official church. A description is given of how the sign of the cross is made by his followers, and the meaning inherent in it is explained

Each individual personality is made up of many facets. One of the most important is faith. It does not matter whether it is belief in the existence of God or, conversely, in his absence. Maybe it's faith in yourself or in the people around you. One way or another, no one can do without it

Let's turn to our most important primary source, the Bible (Old Testament), where the expression "every creature in pairs" is used for the first time (in another translation - "every one"). It is in the Old Testament that we can read the parable of the Flood that swept the whole earth (Genesis, chapter 7). Only Noah, the righteous man, and his family are saved. And, of course, animals and birds - a pair of each creature

The earliest ancient Greek gods, in particular the god Hades, are associated with common Indo-European religions that existed at that time. Researchers find many parallels between Indian, for example, and Hellenic celestials

The creation of man by God took place on the sixth day, and the material for the creation of the body of Adam was the earth's dust. According to theologians, the creation of Adam tells us that there are two principles in man - the divine and the natural. The fact that he was created from earthly dust speaks of the natural side of nature, and the fact that the Creator breathed life into man speaks of the divine side. Thus, there was contact with the Holy Spirit. That is, the human soul appeared. Eve was created by the Creator from Adam's rib

The second half of the 20th century was marked by the revival of Vedic culture and its penetration into Western countries. This began to happen due to the popularization of the works of Roerich and Blavatsky. It is also associated with the spread of teachings originating in the Vedas

Islam and Italy? The religion professed by the Arab peoples really took root here. In any case, Alessandra Karagiula, an Italian sociologist, has no doubts about this. Her report “Capital Islam” is devoted to this topic

When to collect water for Baptism and how to do it correctly, this article will tell. It also contains interesting facts about blessed water that every believer should know

According to mythology, Buddhist monks, in order to achieve enlightenment, must show humanity the way to salvation. Tibet first became acquainted with this religion in the 700s, when the Great Master - Guru Rinpoche - came from India to defeat the demons

This modern architectural masterpiece staggers the imagination with its beauty, speed of construction and the very fact that it is possible to create a fairy tale in our time. For a very short period of time on the territory of the destroyed settlement, the beautiful city of Grozny has grown, lives and becomes more beautiful every day. Mosque "Heart of Chechnya" is the pride not only of this republic, but of the entire Russian Federation

Catholic mass at the temple in the Roman Church is denoted by terms such as mass, worship or liturgy. It is similar to the service in an Orthodox church, but still differs in many ways. The text of the Catholic mass is often performed through drawn-out singing (solemnis), but there are times when it is simply pronounced (bassa)

Ecumenical Patriarch is the title of the Primate of the Church of Constantinople. Historically, he is considered the first of equals among the primates of all local churches

Every person believes in a higher power, so most of the inhabitants of our planet identify themselves with one or another religious denomination. Christianity is the most widespread religion in our country. It is followed by about eighty percent of Russians. However, it should be borne in mind that religion itself is not one. It is divided into several currents, each of which is represented in Russia. The most numerous confessions are Orthodoxy and Catholicism

Cleaning with prayers has only a positive and healing effect. With the help of this ritual, you can get rid of many diseases and completely heal your own body

Practically in every country in the world there are peoples who profess Islam. Most of them are in the Middle East. Due to the tragic events that periodically occur in the world, representatives of other religions have an ambiguous attitude towards Islam today. This article will focus on the spread of Islam. This word in Arabic is associated with such concepts as "calm", "peace", "integrity"

Back in the mid-90s, already at a fairly advanced age, the Monk John Krestyankin very willingly received visitors from all over Russia who came to him in the Pskov-Caves monastery. Such closeness of times made it very understandable for us. In the last years of his life, he gladly shared his memories

Ancient Slavic culture is attracting more and more attention from modern people. They look for clues and help in solving pressing problems, as well as support for spiritual life. One of the most popular elements of the culture of the Slavs were rituals and amulets that connect a person with the powers of the ancient Gods

One of the oldest forms of attitude to reality is religious consciousness. It has always corresponded to the urgent needs of the human spirit. Polytheism is a religious doctrine based on the belief in multiple gods