Religion 2024, July

All the nations that have ever lived on our planet knew the secret words of turning to God, which were passed down from generation to generation. These words are called prayer. Orthodox Christians revere Jesus Christ. They know how to pray to God, how to ask His forgiveness and atone for their sin

Kiev Cross Patriarch Nikon is a reliquary, which was made by his order. Initially, it was intended for the Onega Monastery. Relics are the common name for containers where particles of the relics of saints were kept. They are made in various forms, one of which is the altar cross. They may contain particles of one or several saints. There are 108 of them in the described reliquary

The suffering of the holy Bethlehem babies, the first martyrs, whose innocent blood was shed for the Savior of the world, seems inexplicable. But they became martyrs absolutely unconsciously, and in this, of course, there is a certain Providence of God

The article tells about the Orthodox holiday called the Cathedral of the Archangel Gabriel. A brief overview of the information about this representative of the disembodied Heavenly forces known from the Holy Scriptures and Holy Tradition is given

The churches of Voronezh, which belongs to the Holy Places of Russia, played a key role in architecture and knowledge of God. The city has many ancient temples and monasteries, with unique and priceless myrrh-streaming icons. Intercession and St. Nicholas Church belong to the ancient buildings, cities and consecrated in honor of the most revered Saints in Russia

Today, many people attend church, and this is especially noticeable on the holidays of Easter, Christmas or Epiphany. However, not everyone who often attends divine services knows the order of the sacrament of confession. Often, when a person encounters this ritual for the first time, he is completely at a loss: what to say, how to behave, what is considered a sin and what is not? These and many other questions require clarification and reflection, because when coming to confession, you need to understand: what is the purpose and meaning of repentance

The Quran is the holy book of all Muslims. A unique creation, the true path for all believers. With its help, the world of Islam learns to live, follow the right path, determines the way of life of every devout Muslim. Therefore, under any circumstances and problems, it is recommended to resort to his help

In most religious systems of the world, one cannot say aloud and in vain the name of God. But nowhere is this more clearly expressed than in Judaism and Christianity. The name of God in Judaism is not pronounced due to official prohibitions and personal convictions. Why?

Bar Mitzvah is a Jewish holiday, always anticipated with excitement and joyful anticipation. Literally translated from Hebrew as "son of the commandment"

Currently, the largest public figure representing the Jewish community of Russia in the global political arena is Pinchas Goldschmidt. His biography formed the basis of this article. As President of the Conference of European Rabbis, which brings together representatives of more than forty countries, he makes every effort to eradicate anti-Semitism - a disgusting relic of past centuries

Today, many people buy this symbol for themselves and their friends in the form of pendants, pendants, wall attributes in the Jewish store "Red Thread" and others, but not everyone knows where the Star of David comes from, what is the meaning of this symbol

The Lubavitcher Rebbe Schneersohn (1902-1994) is a phenomenal spiritual Jewish thinker and leader of the modern age. Many works of the Jewish leader have been published, he has crowds of messengers all over the planet, bringing the light of his teachings to his brothers, thousands of followers, millions of admirers and supporters who consider him a mentor, teacher, leader and role model

What is Jewish law? Like the Jewish people itself, it is very specific, unlike any other legal system. Its foundations are set forth in ancient documents containing the norms regulating the life of the Jews, given by God

The Jewish holiday Pesach is similar to Orthodox Easter. The celebrations also last for a week. How is the Jewish Passover calculated? It occurs on the fourteenth day of the holy month of Nisan, which corresponds to March-April in the Gregorian calendar. This holiday is considered the most important and holy for the Jews, it marks the beginning of the birth of the Jewish people. How did this holiday come about? What traditions correspond to it? How to properly observe the rituals and celebrate Passover?

Choosing Judaism as the only true way of life, a person who was not born a Jew, but who wants to become one, must be prepared for all sorts of obstacles. After all, the adoption of the system of values and postulates of this religion is not a mere formality. If a Jewish candidate passes them with dignity, conversion awaits him. What is it and why is it needed? Giyur is a conversion to Judaism, including rites that mark the appearance of another representative of the chosen people

Lazar Berl, Chief Rabbi of Russia, is far from an ordinary person. There are so many rumors and conjectures around him that it is already difficult to make out where is the truth and where is the lie

According to statistics, the Bible is one of the most published and best-selling books in the world. It combines many written monuments from different regions and times. One of the most important sections of the Bible is the Old Testament. In the tradition of Judaism, it is called the Tanakh

The Jews have a weekly holiday which is celebrated every Friday at sunset. It is called "Shabbat Shalom", which means "Hello Saturday." Every Jew reveres the sixth day of the week, which reminds him of his spiritual purpose in life. Let's find out, Shabbat - what kind of holiday it is and how it is celebrated in Israel

It would seem that almost every religious person knows the history of Judaism, at least in general terms. Moses is a great Jewish leader who tried to save his long-suffering and desperate people on his own. Everyone knows that God spoke to Moses. He gave him the sacred secret tablets of the Covenant. What is a slate? What does she look like, what's on her? And how many were there really? On this point, the opinions of almost all historians of religion differ

Judaism is one of the most ancient religions in the world. It was formed in the 1st century BC in ancient Judea. The history of belief is directly connected with the Jewish people and its rich history, as well as the development of the statehood of the nation and the life of its representatives in the diaspora

What is male and male circumcision? This is an operation to remove the foreskin. This operation is carried out in two cases: if the head of the penis cannot open on its own, growing together with the foreskin, and as a tribute to tradition in developed Arab countries. Let's consider both cases in more detail

What is the faith of the Jews? After all, thanks to her, they survived many powers, empires and entire nations. They went through everything - power and slavery, periods of peace and discord, social well-being and genocide. The religion of the Jews is Judaism, and it is thanks to it that they still play an important role on the historical stage

Jews in Israel are different. Some of them live ordinary lives, dress according to their taste, earn money and strive to give their children a good education. Others, Orthodox Jews, live according to the laws of Halakha, which finally took shape by the beginning of the New Age

At all times, people paid special attention to symbols. And it is not so important whether the conversation is about religion, the occult or ordinary hobbies

Christianity claims that after the death of a person, only his physical shell disappears. The soul, having left the body, continues to exist in the invisible spiritual world and makes a certain path to God. Ultimately, she appears before God's Court, which determines her future fate

If a child grows up in an Orthodox family, then religion naturally enters his life. He sees how his parents pray, goes to church with them, examines the Bible. Quite early, such a baby has questions about God and faith. Answering them is sometimes more difficult than explaining where babies come from. How to tell a child about God and educate in Orthodoxy from an early age? Let's listen to the opinion of the priests

The name of this deity has Indo-European roots. It is related to the Slavic word "fire", Lithuanian ugnis, Latin ignis. Since ancient times, the flame has warmed man, protected from wild animals and impenetrable darkness, provided food, and accompanied religious rituals. This article will be devoted to the description of the god Agni. In India, he was so popular that 200 hymns of the Vedic Rigveda are dedicated to him. Only Indra has more of them (a thunderer, an analogue of the Greek Zeus)

Religions have been around for a very long time, but why do people even believe in God? What is the reason for this? What are the reasons?

Saint Wenceslas is the patron and symbol of the Czech state. His memory is honored by the Catholic and Orthodox Church. The cult of veneration of Saint Wenceslas is one of the most widespread in the Czech Republic. The memory of the Eternal King lives on in ancient legends, songs, works of ecclesiastical and secular art. Numerous churches in his honor were erected on Czech soil and in other countries. Why is the image of St. Wenceslas so significant in the history of Christianity and the Czech state?

The Russian Orthodox Church venerates several holy women bearing the name Juliana. Saint Juliania of Lazarevskaya, Great Martyr Juliania of Nikodimskaya, Martyr Juliania Vyazemskaya, Juliania Olshanskaya. The holiness of each of the ascetics of the Lord consisted in the Christian exploits of piety, indestructible adherence to the faith of Christ, virtue, chastity

Far Church in Grodno is unofficially called the Catholic Cathedral dedicated to St. Francis Xavier. A service is held daily in the temple, and its doors are open from early morning until late in the evening for both believers and numerous tourists. The church in the city center is famous for its baroque architecture, extraordinary clock tower, ancient carved altars and especially the unique multi-figure complex of the central altar

Tushino Evangelical Church is located in Moscow at the address: Vasily Petushkov Street, 29. Every Sunday at 11:00 services are held here, after which at 13:00 the doors open for new guests in the hall of the building

The most beautiful Gothic church in Belgium is considered to be the current Catholic Church of Our Lady in Bruges, towering in the central part of the city. In addition to believers, many tourists visit here every year, attracted by the beauty of medieval architecture and the beautiful creations contained in the Church of Our Lady

The opening of the large Orthodox St. Nicholas Church in Krasnogorsk is delayed, the construction of which was so much written about by the media at the time. Presumably, the new modern temple in the Pavshinsky floodplain was supposed to receive parishioners in April-June 2017. However, the timing of this grandiose construction is still delayed. The article is devoted to the project, the construction of the church and its significance

In American history, he is known as the main ideologue of the Mormon religious movement. However, for many citizens, Joseph Smith was an ordinary adventurer and false prophet, since none of his predictions came true

Bryansk is an old Orthodox city, but its glory is more military than religious. The city is a large industrial and educational center. However, this article provides information specifically about churches, ancient monuments of culture and architecture in Russia

Catholicism is a branch of Christianity that has many followers all over the world. Everyone knows that during the construction of St. Petersburg, Peter the Great often turned to his German friends, whose culture and way of life he admired. For German Catholics, to make them feel comfortable, during the long years of building the city, Catholic churches were built in St. Petersburg

The ancient city of Nizhny Novgorod has experienced many ups and downs in its difficult history. The city is built at the confluence of two major rivers - the Volga and the Oka. Today Nizhny is the largest industrial and economic regional center. With a population of more than one million people, it is naturally the largest religious center. The city united 123 religious denominations, but we will turn to the original Russian - Orthodoxy

"Love your neighbor" is the main commandment given to us by Jesus. Following it, we can say that anger at people and hatred towards them are automatically ranked as sins, that is, as signs of pride. How many are there? We offer a list of 64 points that indicate the traits and characteristics of behavior that require work on oneself

Dwight L. Moody. Lived in the second half of the 19th century. At the age of 38, he began his first evangelistic campaign. He founded the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, and appointed a man named R. A. Torrey as director of this institute, who in his sermons paid great attention to this issue and constantly preached about it