Religion 2024, October

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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