Religion 2024, October

Who is the Apostle Barnabas? We meet this name in the New Testament, in "Acts". He is a constant companion of the Apostle Paul, travels with him and preaches the faith of Christ. But there is not a word about him in the Gospels. Where did Barnabas come from? How did you become an apostle? Has he ever seen the Son of God? This is what we will find out in this article. Let us study the life and suffering for the faith of this saint

The holy month of Ramadan is very important for the followers of Islam. What words are used to congratulate on the beginning and end of the fast, what to wish for believers and what gifts are relevant for men, women and children? You will find answers to all these questions in the article

What does the history of religions say about the basic precepts of Islam? To understand this, they usually turn to the authority of mufassirs - interpreters of the Koran. After all, the interpretation of the Koran is a very complicated matter, this requires appropriate scientific and theoretical training. Based on the opinion of these Muslim teachers, we will briefly consider the main commandments of Islam

The history of the development of such a current of Christianity as Lutheranism, and its fundamental differences with Calvinism. The Significance of Lutheranism in Modern Christianity

After the entry into force on the last day of February 2013, the abdication of Benedict XVI, who occupied the papal throne for 8 years, from the rank of Pope (for the first time in 600 years!), The question arose of appointing a new leader of the Roman Catholic Church

Each religion preaches its own attitude towards death, respectively, the customs and rituals of seeing off the dead and their burial in each faith are different. The Muslim religion is no exception. It has fairly strict rules for the burial of the dead, and certain requirements are put forward for Muslim monuments. What is allowed to be installed on the graves of Muslims, what can be depicted on their monuments, and what is strictly prohibited by the Koran and Sharia, we will consider in our article

Al-Aqsa is a mosque of great importance for all Muslims. This is the third shrine of the Islamic world. The first two are the Al-Haram Temple in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina

The word "sunnah" is translated from Arabic as "path" or "following". In Islam, this word means following the path of the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam). Muslims adhere to the sunnah as a model of behavior in life. That is, how the Messenger of Allah lived, how and what he said and behaved in certain situations - sunnah. And she serves as an example for every devout Muslim

The Umayyad Mosque (Damascus, Syria) is one of the most majestic and oldest temple buildings in the world. It also bears the name of the Great Mosque of Damascus. The value of this building for the architectural heritage of the country is simply colossal. Its location is also symbolic. The Umayyad Grand Mosque is located in Damascus, the oldest city in Syria

St. Petersburg has something to surprise tourists with. Drawbridges, granite embankments and the cold ripples of the Neva created for him the glory of Northern Palmyra. There are many different architectural monuments in the city. The northern capital, unlike Moscow, cannot boast of a history that goes back centuries, but it also has its own antiquities. The focus of this article will be St. Sampson Cathedral in St. Petersburg

The current Borisoglebsky Monastery in Dmitrov is the main attraction of this city near Moscow. The fortress is considered one of the most ancient monasteries in the Moscow region. The monastery has been completely restored and fascinates with its provinciality, inaccessibility and ringing silence

The article tells about the Spaso-Evfrosinevsky convent founded in the 12th century in Polotsk. A brief overview of the history of its creation and the main events associated with it is given

Georgia is a country worth visiting at least once in a lifetime. Culture, cuisine of the state fascinate with its magnificence. But most of all, the sights surprise and amaze. One of them is the Gergeti Church, located in the northern part of Georgia

Although Russians are not inferior to any other people in their faith, yet not many of our people can boast of being well acquainted with church terminology. Yes, and what is there to be surprised, because all the subtleties of the Orthodox faith can only be learned in a theological seminary. Nevertheless, many are still interested in the question: who is an apostle? Is this a disciple of Christ or a holy messenger?

The Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow is the Central Russian Cathedral of the Orthodox Church. The current building is a complete likeness of an old temple built in the 19th century

After baptism by Prince Vladimir, a huge number of Orthodox monasteries were founded and opened on the territory of Russia. Of course, there were monasteries in such a significant city as Moscow. The Epiphany Monastery is one of the oldest in the capital. In antiquity, it is second only to Danilovsky

Bernadette Soubirous is a popular Catholic saint who is famous for her claims that she saw the mother of Jesus Christ. This statement has been recognized by the Catholic Church as true. After that, Bernadette's hometown, Lourdes, became a place of mass pilgrimage for Christians, and it remains so to this day

Athanasius the Great was known as the most outspoken opponent of Arianism. By 350 A.D. e. was practically the only bishop of the Roman Empire (its eastern half) of a non-Arian persuasion, who was expelled from the pulpit several times. He is canonized and revered in the Roman Catholic, Orthodox and Coptic Churches

Unfortunately, this monument to the spiritual and social life of the young northern capital has not survived to this day. But at one time it was the most important cathedral in St. Petersburg. It was here that all the significant and solemn historical events of the Russian Empire took place

Thanks to God's Providence in the main city of Belarus in honor of the holy martyr Princess Elizabeth, the St. Elizabethan Monastery was created. The apostolic work of his sisters brings warmth and light to a place where everything is distorted and riddled with despair and sorrow. It is here that the Lord cleanses, washes and sanctifies human souls crippled by sin with His love. To repent and meet a forgiving and loving God is the calling of every sister

In the 90s. in our country, the promotion of very many religious organizations that appeared from abroad, taking advantage of the religious vacuum that developed during the Soviet era, began to be carried out. There were also many Protestant denominations. It is to them that a religious organization called the Church of God can be attributed. Yaroslavl is the city where this community is located

From the point of view of Kabbalah, Adam Kadmon is a kind of link that connects the infinite God with limited humanity

Red thread (kabbalah) is an amulet made of ordinary red woolen thread, which is tied around the wrist of the left hand. Kabbalah is a peculiar part of Judaism. This esoteric trend arose in the Middle Ages and over time it gained extraordinary popularity, which has survived to this day

At all times, a person is driven by the desire for his happiness, he alth, achievement of goals and easy fulfillment of desires. It is widely known that an action backed by faith has a hundredfold enhanced effect, but faith invested in a talisman can work wonders. It is this amulet that serves as a red thread tied around the wrist

In 1999, Pastor Robert Morris decided to start an evangelical church in Southlake, Texas. It all started with one step of faith. Now it is a congregation of one large church of 36,000 people

This article describes the history of one of the oldest monasteries in the Moscow region - the Assumption Kolotsky Monastery from its inception to the present time. A description of the temples, shrines and church trebs provided by the monastery today is presented

In Russia, the image of an Orthodox priest is well known: a man with long hair, an impressive beard, in a black cassock, similar to a hoodie. Another important symbol of the priesthood is a cross dangling on the chest or stomach. In fact, in the view of the people, the cross is what makes a priest a clergyman, at least in a social sense. This important attribute of religious service will be discussed below

Today, the descendants of the Prophet Muhammad live almost anywhere in the world. Some of them do not even assume that the blood of the messenger himself flows in their veins. Others, on the contrary, take advantage of the opportunity to proclaim themselves descendants of Muhammad in order to take advantage of the benefits that are implied by those who really are them

Today it is already clear to everyone that our world is filled with all sorts of energies. Unfortunately, many dark forces are at work in him. They, like real invaders, surround a person, settling both in his aura and in the space in which he lives. This invisible aggression leads to trouble, mistakes, losses. Cleansing prayers will help to escape from it. They, like a kind of energy broom, are able to rid you of negativity, create a clean and bright space

The article tells about the great saint, St. Ephraim the Syrian. A brief description of his life and work is given. The article also presents an analysis of his most famous Lenten prayer

Orthodox Christians have long revered not only Jesus Christ, but also the Mother of God. The reverent attitude towards her was embodied in seven hundred icons depicting the Queen of Heaven both alone and with the Divine Son. Even the very first church in Russia, consecrated in 996, was named after the Virgin

The Creator has neither form nor body, and therefore all his images are just an interpretation of the human mind. You can draw people, but you should not give them an excessive mystical or cult meaning

In prayers, the saint is addressed with a wide variety of requests, even of a material nature. Those who wish to increase revenue in trade stalls or get great benefits from a major deal always become an assistant to prayer to Seraphim of Sarov for trade

God's grace is a gift. You can neither buy nor sell it, it is the mercy sent down by God, his uncreated energy, which can be diverse

The life path of the intercessor of Orthodoxy and icon veneration, John of Damascus, was not easy. It was thanks to him that the story of the appearance of such a miraculous image as Three-Handed became known

Among the many Orthodox city churches of the city at the beginning of the 21st century, a new majestic temple of Seraphim of Sarov appeared. It attracts not only with its appearance, but also with unusual interior decoration. The temple has a youth center, Sunday schools for children and adults

Archimandrite Andrei Konanos is a modern theologian, missionary and preacher who popularizes Orthodox Christianity using modern means of communication: radio broadcasts, TV programs, online diaries. This article is dedicated to him

In 2017, the Moscow Central Church of Evangelical Christian Baptists celebrated its anniversary. The community is 135 years old. What trials had to go through and what to achieve, what ministries the church carries out today, who works in the community and brings the good news to the inhabitants of the region - all this can be found in this article

Ancient painters who painted Egyptian rulers and queens often depicted them with a Coptic cross in their hands. The pharaohs held this symbol of eternal life by the round handle, just like the apostle Peter held the keys to the afterlife

"Why are you standing like a pillar of s alt?!" This angry exclamation has long been firmly entrenched in the speech of many. Where did the phrase "pillar of s alt" come from? From the Bible. And today we will remember this biblical parable. Let's answer the question of why the Lord punished Lot's wife. And find out if a person can become a pillar of s alt