Religion

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Already at the beginning of the twenty-first century, the Russian Copper and Ural Mining and Metallurgical Companies made a joint decision to restore the Great Chrysostom temple. After obtaining permission and support from the city administration, restoration work began in 2006

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The Bible is a set of religious texts related to Judaism and Christianity and recognized as sacred in these religions. As is commonly believed, the essence of the Bible is stated in the verse "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life." The Bible is the main source of knowledge about Christianity. The teachings of Christ, which the Bible gives, covenants and parables constitute the moral and ethical basis of civilization

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As Solomon once said, everything has already been written and known for a long time, however, despite this, Archpriest Andrey Tkachev, whose biography has recently become familiar not only to Ukrainians, but also to Russians, does not stop and is not afraid to repeat previously said. He serves, writes books and actively preaches, addressing the heart of modern man and trying to know it

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What is confirmation? This concept can be found in various spheres of human activity. Most often, the word is associated with religion, but it can also be found in economics, international and commercial law, and in military affairs. Understanding What Confirmation Is

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Metropolitan Arseniy Istrinsky is a well-known Russian priest and monk. About what he became so famous for, we will tell in this article

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Among the numerous pantheon of gods, the god of water among the Slavs had a special position. It cannot be called an unequivocally positive or negative deity, it is diverse and contains a reflection of the universe

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Metropolitan Anastassy lived a bright and eventful life, for more than a quarter of a century he has been continuously serving God and the Orthodox Church. Despite a number of scandals and incidents that shook his position among the clergy and Orthodox laity, one should not forget about the large number of good deeds that he did to strengthen the Christian faith and the church during his life

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For the majority of parishioners, the Church of All Saints in Novokosino is a pleasant reward for their faith and efforts. After all, it was only thanks to their joint efforts that it was erected on this earth. Therefore, the creation of the temple is the story of a thousand righteous people who wished to perform a miracle with their own hands. It is their faith and kindness that this story is dedicated to

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In the St. Sophia Cathedral in Constantinople, Theophylact was granted the rank of deacon: thanks to him, he approached the court of Emperor Parapinak Michael VII (1071-1078). Many believe that after Michael died, Theophylact was assigned to his son, Tsarevich Konstantin Duka, educator

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Besides Easter as the dominant Christian holiday, in our culture there are twelve more great Orthodox holidays, called the Twelfth. What are these holidays and how are they traditionally celebrated? You will learn about it from this article

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Many have heard the word "porch", but not everyone knows its meaning. You can guess that the name refers to the church. The porch is the area near the temple. Here you can meet those who need alms. Those who take monastic vows come here to renounce the world. And in the first centuries of Christianity, penitents stood here

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The famous "Protocols of the Elders of Zion" at one time made a lot of noise around the world. The scandalous collection of texts was called nothing more than proof of the worldwide Jewish conspiracy of the Masonic lodge, which consists in the destruction of the existing states and the proclamation of a new world order, where, of course, the Jews are the "ruling class"

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The first idea of the wheel of samsara arose even before the advent of Buddhism and takes its origins in late Vedic Brahmanism. The Buddhists borrowed this concept, but it was they who interpreted it as we understand it now

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As for a true Muslim woman, her devotion to the pillars of Islam can be judged by clothes that strictly comply with the requirements of religion. Another thing is that the traditional clothing for women of a particular country is different. At the same time, the scarf remains the most important accessory for a Muslim woman. And no matter what her outfit is called, one condition is obligatory: the whole body, except for the face and hands, must be covered. So, how to tie a scarf in a Muslim way?

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The death of a loved one is always a great grief that does not dull over the years. Sometimes it’s quite hard to realize that a beloved relative will never be there again, so this loss is accompanied by tears and longing

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In our time, no one is immune from witchcraft and the evil eye. After all, even a person who is not interested in this can jinx you. For example, simply envying your happiness, your neighbor can harm you with her envy and anger. And that doesn't mean she's necessarily a bad person. No, unfortunately, in the 21st century people have completely lost their energy protection. But it is as simple as a multiplication table. You need to pray to the Lord every morning and evening and ask for protection and he alth for yourself and your loved ones

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Orthodox icons, their names and meanings are an important aspect of the study of Christian science. Any dwelling of a Christian is very difficult to imagine without a variety of icons, each of which has its own meaning. As the history of religion says, many of the icons became known to believers many centuries ago. The religious beliefs of people have been formed for a very long time, but the icons do not lose their special cultural and historical significance for the parishioners of many churches and temples. Orthodox icons, photo and name

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This article is a brief excursion into the history of such a holiday as Easter. It tells about the Old Testament Passover and the New Testament Passover. In addition, from the article you can find out what date Orthodox Easter is celebrated and when Catholics celebrate this holiday. How to prepare for the celebration, and most importantly - what is the Resurrection of Christ

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Baptism is a festive, bright and very responsible event in the life of parents, both relatives and adoptive ones. Prayer helps a child to join the world of God

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Why shouldn't Muslims eat pork? The answer to this simple question lies, of course, not in the taste of pork meat, but in religious values. The fact is that among Muslims the ban on pork is entirely based on their faith - Islam. Let's talk about it in more detail

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Depression, despair, despondency - conditions that are not just a bad mood that will pass in a few hours, but a much worse he alth disorder. Sometimes prolonged depression is put on a par with complex diseases, which are treated by professional doctors

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An Orthodox girl prays for a good husband. Want to know who to turn to for help and how to pray? Then read the article. The material tells who to contact for help in arranging a marriage

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Very many people who were born in a Muslim family and adhere to the religion of Islam do not know how or incorrectly perform such a religious act as prayer. Some justify themselves by the fact that there is a lot of work, study, housework, so they have no time to read the Koran according to the rules and pray. Many Muslims put off their self-education in the religious sphere "until tomorrow", but in fact all this is just an excuse for oneself

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Do you often face difficult situations? Do you find answers to all questions at once? A rare person will answer in the affirmative to both questions. Geniuses are rare, and there are incomparably more problems, there are enough for everyone. So what - to sit with folded arms? Of course not. Until you gain enough experience, use prayers for all occasions. How do they help, how do they work?

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People who have enough mind and will need only knowledge of the right path. For this they need prophets, because, as history shows, they cannot find the truth on their own. One of them was Ibrahim, a prophet who clarified the truth, thereby saving people from polytheism

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The article tells about the earliest forms of religion that arose around the tenth millennium BC and then went through a long path of development. A brief overview of such areas as totemism, animism, fetishism and shamanism is given

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For those who miss a little holiday in their lives, today there are whole calendars filled with daily events and memorable days. Looking at such a calendar, you can find out what event this day is dedicated to. What are the idle dates in the first month of the rainy season?

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Before the beginning of our era, there were several popular religious trends, about which today not everyone can say what it is. One of such trends, forgotten by the society and partly receded into the past, is Zoroastrianism. What religion is indicated by this word, not every inhabitant knows. Let's try to consider what are the features of the dogma, what is interesting about Zoroastrianism, when it appeared and how it developed

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The term "religion" comes from the Latin - to connect, connect. Believers use it to denote their faith. They believe that they have a certain connection with some higher forces, which is not subject to the laws of society and nature and stands above them

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The spread of different versions of Slavic neo-paganism in recent years has made quite popular such a character of Slavic mythology as a god named Rod. About who it is and what role the god Rod plays among the Slavs, we will talk in this article

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Abkhazians, whose religion implies the presence of a single creator for everything that surrounds a person, believe in the god Antsea. It is he, according to local religious teachings, who is the deity who created the world and, in principle, created everything that exists, including the earth itself and man. The religion of the Abkhaz is not paganism or polytheism. The original religion of these lands is called monotheism. As a rule, an explanation is added to the word monotheism - Abkhaz

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Namaz is the name of the daily five times prayer in Islam. The article provides information about the meaning of the prayer of Muslims, describes the process of prayer, as well as the rules, non-compliance with which prevents its execution

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In the modern world, there are many different religions that differ from each other in their content and have certain features. Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism and Hinduism, Sikhism and Confucianism, Taoism, Jainism and Shintoism are the most popular. All religions have their own rules and customs

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Ramadan is the holy and main month of Muslims. At this time, they begin fasting, which is prescribed for almost everyone. The holiday month of Ramadan is a time of reflection on one's "I"

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The Transfiguration Church in Yaroslavl is the main church in the former male monastery. This is a famous monument of architecture and painting of the 16th century. The temple was erected in 1506-1516 at the direction of Vasily III. It is famous for its unique ancient frescoes

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Today, dear friends, the subject of our article will be ancient religions. We will plunge into the mysterious world of the Sumerians and Egyptians, get acquainted with fire worshipers and learn the meaning of the word "Buddhism". You will also learn where religion came from and when the first thoughts of man about the afterlife appeared. Read carefully, because today we will talk about the path that mankind has passed from primitive beliefs to modern temples

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The temple is the house of God, and it requires especially reverent attitude. Therefore, if you are going to visit a church, you need to know the basics of behavior in it. In addition, it is very desirable to understand how to enter the temple, to be baptized and bow correctly, when you can put candles and kiss the icons, and what to do if you are late for worship

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Varvara Church is located in the city of Pinsk, Brest region. It has a long and interesting history of appearance. Read about the Varvara Church in the city of Pinsk, its construction, architecture and features in this essay

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Antiphon is alternative singing. A psalm or hymn is sung alternately by two choirs. This manner of chanting was introduced in the West around 500 AD, supplanting the response form. Antiphons are also short verses sung before and after a psalm or song. They define the musical image and provide a clue to the liturgical meaning. May be from a psalm, a mystery, or a feast. Antiphon in Orthodox Liturgy - hymn

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The Church of St. Simeon the Stylite beyond the Yauza is an Orthodox church located in the Tagansky district of Moscow. It has beautiful architecture, a long and interesting history. About the temple of Simeon the Stylite beyond the Yauza, its features and history will be described in the article