Religion
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The article tells about the Church of the Intercession of the Holy Mother of God, located in the north of Moscow, in the area called South Medvedkovo, and which is not only an important spiritual center of the capital, but also a monument of the past of our Motherland. A brief outline of its history is given
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Russian Bible Society is an organization that distributes the Bible in the country. She regularly retranslates the Old and New Testaments and sells these books. It was established in 1813 in Russia. There are similar institutions around the world
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Trinity Cathedral in Serpukhov is the oldest temple that has survived to our time. The first mention of the building dates back to 1380. After restoration work, the Trinity Cathedral began to function again. Anyone can join the service
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Apophatic theology is a method of discursive knowledge of the properties of God. On this path, any analogies with created (human) qualities are denied. The second method of knowledge is cataphatic theology. This method of proof describes God as the highest perfect being, possessing all conceivable qualities: absolute love, goodness, truth
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Traditionally, the Mother of God is asked for help in carrying a baby and, of course, in the process of childbirth. However, this does not mean at all that a prayer for a woman in labor cannot be addressed to the saints or to the Lord himself. In almost every family, there are traditions regarding who they turn to with prayer in difficult moments of life. In some families, generations pray to Nicholas the Wonderworker, in others it is customary to put a candle in the temple to other patron saints
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Prayer for the grant of patience should be recited daily. This is a tool given to people for spiritual work on themselves, help in the fight against temptations and temptations that lie in wait in life, support and a kind of shield behind which you can hide and take a break. And since human nature is weak, and various harmful passions, including lack of patience, overtake daily, then prayer is required regularly
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The article tells about the pagan god Dionysus, a prominent representative of the ancient Greek pantheon, who was the patron of winemaking, dancing, poetic inspiration and religious ecstasy. A brief overview of the information gleaned from the myths that have been preserved about him is given
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The Ps alter is the strongest weapon of an Orthodox Christian. The book consists of 150 or 151 psalms (in Greek and Slavic versions). They are divided into 20 kathismas, each with three glories. When reading the Ps alter. How to do it right. Who can and cannot be mentioned while reading
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Saint Theodosius of the Caucasus is a famous hieroschemamonk of the Russian Orthodox Church, who served in the Caucasus, Athos, Jerusalem and Constantinople in the 19th-20th centuries. He was the head of the women's community, belonged to the "non-remembering", but at the same time he did not obey any center, living as closed as possible. Until now, much in his biography remains distorted and not completely clear
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In 1345, the construction of the Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior on Kovalev began in Veliky Novgorod at the expense of the boyar Ontsifor Zhabin. His sons built 3 more churches, and in 1395 his descendants completed the construction of the church at the monastery, which had begun about half a century ago. In the southern part of the Church of the Savior on Kovalev, there is a tomb of the boyar family of the Zhabins, which is confirmed by archaeological research
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The frescoes of the Church of the Assumption on the Volotovo field are included in the list of world heritage monuments. Unfortunately, only copies brilliantly made by the artists N. I. Tolmachevskaya and E. P. Sachavets-Fyodorovich in the twenties of the last century have survived to this day. By the brightness and richness of colors, one can judge the harmony that could be traced throughout the interior of the temple
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The cross is a symbol of victory over death. After the sacrament of baptism, it is put on the neck of the servant of God. How do priests feel about wearing two crosses? Is this allowed in Orthodoxy? What does it make sense? The answers are given in the article
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Orthodox churches in Kaliningrad appeared relatively recently. The first among them was the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, opened just over 20 years ago. Others are under construction to this day. In total, there are about 30 parishes in the city, not including chapels, several convents and cathedrals
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Jerusalem! Jerusalem, which kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to you! Before the crucifixion, Jesus so sighed about this city! More than once he wanted to gather his children together, as a bird gathers its chicks under its wings. But they didn't want to do it
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When the word "monastery" is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is a stone cell, gloomy faces, constant prayers, as well as a complete renunciation of the world. This also leads to the idea of a personal tragedy of a person, which deprived him of the meaning of life. That is why he left the people. Is it so? And what kind of life do modern monasteries live?
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An unknown philosopher said that humility is the ability to "step on one's own throat". Is this skill necessary in modern realities? The gospel tells us that God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. From what it is possible to assume that these two traits of human character are opposite to each other
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The Church of the Resurrection of Christ in Bryansk was built in the period from 1739 to 1741. It was erected on the territory of the Resurrection Convent, which is supposed to have existed since the 15th century, but was abolished in 1766. About the Church of the Resurrection in Bryansk, its history, features and architecture will be discussed in this article
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When a candle begins to smoke during a church service, it is considered a bad omen. Such a phenomenon is considered an omen of death, illness or misfortune. Are the guesses correct? Why does a church candle smoke during esoteric rituals? Is there a scientific explanation for this phenomenon? How to choose the right candle?
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Emilie de Vialard was a French nun who founded the missionary community of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. She inaugurated a new form of religious life dedicated to ministering to the poor and the sick, as well as teaching and educating children. The Catholic Church venerates her as a saint
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Prayer for the blessing of water, like any other, can be said in your own words or taken ready-made from any spiritual collection. When using ready-made texts, you need to choose those that do not contain difficult-to-pronounce words or expressions that have long been out of use
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The Elizabethan Bible is a Church Slavonic translation of the Bible, first published during the reign of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna. This text is still used for divine services in the Russian Orthodox Church
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The Mormon Church is a cultural and religious group that was established by Joseph Smith Jr. in the 1920s in upstate New York. It is the main branch of the so-called Latter Day Saint movement of Restorationist Christianity. Instead of the Bible, they use the sacred texts of the Book of Mormon, which they believe contains the sayings of ancient prophets who lived in the Americas around 2200 BC
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As to whether it is possible to pray for the deceased, opinions differ. In traditional Catholicism, such prayers are encouraged, and earlier there were even indulgences especially for those who felt that only offered prayers were not enough for their deceased loved ones. Protestants strictly reject the practice of praying for someone who has already passed away. In Orthodoxy, such prayers are approved and considered important both for the one who offers them and for the one for whom they sound. Let's figure it out in more detail
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The article tells about the Old Believer churches operating in St. Petersburg, whose parishioners to this day are opponents of the religious reform carried out in the 17th century by Patriarch Nikon. They are briefly reviewed with addresses
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This temple is known far beyond the borders of Russia, because it stands on Red Square. Historians know the original appearance of the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat only from the records of foreigners who visited Moscow from the sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries. There are practically no references to the architectural masterpiece in Russian chronicles
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The real name of this church in Ulyanovsk is the Temple in the name of the Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles. In common parlance, it is called the "Chuvash church". Divine services are performed here in two languages: Chuvash and Church Slavonic. Forum participants talk with admiration about the treatment with icons carried out in the Chuvash church in Ulyanovsk
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Sheikh ul-Islam ibn Taymiyyah (1263–1328) was a Sunni Islamic theologian born in Harran, located in present-day Turkey near the Syrian border. He lived in difficult times of the Mongol invasions. As a member of the school of Ibn Hanbal, he sought to return Islam to its sources: the Koran and the Sunnah (the prophetic traditions of Muhammad). Sheikh ibn Taymiyyah did not consider the Mongols to be true Muslims and called for war against them
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Does prayer help a person? Without any doubt, yes. However, this help is not always the same as it is represented by those who turn to God. Prayer fills the spiritual emptiness, calms and gives strength to people. Thanks to such properties, turning to heaven often becomes an indisputable spiritual help, a support for a person in his earthly concerns. Of course, intervention from above in a person’s life after turning to the Almighty for help is also not uncommon
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Important daily prayer for the deceased up to 40 days. The Son, or rather, his soul, during this time needs to find peace, see Heaven and stand before the Lord. Accordingly, it is imperative to pray for the deceased child on the third, ninth and fortieth days after death
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The name Philip has lost its popularity, it is not fashionable. Nevertheless, among middle-aged men you can meet its carrier. When Philip has a name day, it is necessary to know those in whose environment there is a person named so. The article lists the dates and talks about the two most popular saints named Philip
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Faithful adherents of Islam live according to strict canons based on religious scriptures. The Quran, Sunnah and many other sources describe in detail what Muslims are not allowed to do. Limitations exist in many areas of life. We will talk about common taboos in this article
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The answer to the question of whether priests can marry cannot be unambiguous. This is due to two points. First, it depends on which church he belongs to. And, secondly, it concerns the degree of his priesthood
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In this article we will analyze the question: “What is the autocephalous church, what is its difference from the usual one?” We will also consider recognized and unrecognized churches, as well as those that are part of autocephalous and are called autonomous
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This article will discuss the amulet, which is called the Star of Russia. What it looks like, what it symbolizes, what other names it has and why it is better to have it with you - you can read about all this in the text below
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One of the most revered Orthodox saints is Dmitry of Rostov. He became famous mainly for the fact that he compiled the widely known Cheti-Minei. This priest lived during the reforms of Peter the Great and generally supported them
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Almost every woman dreams of family happiness. Without a cozy nest with childish pranks and a strong male shoulder, life seems incomplete. But not everyone is able to achieve what they want. Therefore, help from above is needed. And the Great Martyr Catherine, whose prayer works wonders, will render it to a believing woman. What and how to do? Let's figure it out
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What do you need to know about antique antique icons? What Russian icon-painting images have survived to our time? How to determine the value of antiques? The answer to these questions can be obtained from this article. And also learn about the artistic value of icon-painting images and much more
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Vladimir Sabodan grew up in an ordinary rural family, and he had three more brothers: Mikhail, Alexander and Stepan. My father loved to fish and even had a boat. Mother mainly took care of the house, she married at the age of sixteen and was younger than her husband. It was very difficult for her to cope with five men, but, thank God, everyone was he althy
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Who is the goddess Bastet, whom she patronized, about the cult of this goddess, as well as her pedigree and much more interesting things can be read in the provided article
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One of the most famous and greatest deities, revered by the inhabitants of Ancient Egypt, was Thoth - the god of wisdom and knowledge. He is also known under the name of Atlant (since he was the successor to the wisdom of the lost Atlantis). In Greek mythology, Thoth corresponds to Hermes Trismegistus, who is the central figure of Hermeticism and the founder of alchemy. It is about this most important and interesting deity that will be discussed in our article