Religion 2024, October

Its construction began at the end of the nineteenth century. The Pokrovsky Cathedral was built in Sevastopol according to the project of V. Feldman. It was this architect who supervised all the work. Construction began in 1892 and was completed in 1905. It was carried out only at the expense of patrons and income from parishioners

The article describes the features of the icons adopted by the followers of the religious schism that occurred in Russia in the 17th century. A brief description of the most famous samples of this section of ancient painting is given

The Church, like any other institution of society, has its own rules and regulations. To learn how to issue an appeal to the metropolitan in writing, you must also study the basic rules of church etiquette

The history of one of the most prominent temples of Christianity - Etchmiadzin Cathedral. Facts about restorations and reconstructions, as well as legends associated with this centuries-old architectural monument of Armenia

On the fourteenth of January, our compatriots got into the habit of celebrating the New Year in the old style. Few people know what mystical meaning this day is filled with and what the Church celebrates

The most famous river in the world became famous not for its length or full flow, but for the fact that an event occurred on its banks that changed the whole world

God Yama in Buddhism in many of its features is similar to the Egyptian Osiris. Yama is the supreme judge in the kingdom of death, he is also the ruler of the analogues of hell, paradise and purgatory. In the images of the deity, such details are often present: a necklace of skulls, specific wands, personifying the possession of underground bowels and treasures, a lasso intended for catching souls. Of course, often in the hands of Yama there is also a sword. God's three eyes convey his mastery of time - past, future and present

Despite the fact that the patron gods of hunting were present in absolutely every culture, not all are well known. Many names of pagan deities have disappeared in the depths of time. For example, the deities included in the pantheon of small nationalities are not well known; there is no mention of them on the pages of history textbooks. Not known to the general public and the names of the gods of African tribes, indigenous peoples of both Americas, the Far East

The birth of religion brought with it many additional terms, the use of which is peculiar only to this area. One of the terms that found wide use was the word "pious"

In this article we will find out what Mount Meru is. In the cosmology of Buddhism and Hinduism, it is called Sumeru, which means "good Measure", and is considered as the center of all spiritual and material megagalaxies. This peak is considered the home of Brahma and other devas

Each religion is based on a large number of symbols that have a deep sacred meaning. Their interpretation reveals the basic canons of the doctrine and allows you to penetrate into its very essence with the help of simple allegories. Similar traditions exist in Buddhism, Judaism and, of course, Christianity. It can be said that the teaching of Christ is more subject to symbolism than others

In the most difficult moment, people turn their eyes and prayers to the Almighty. What words come to mind, what is the most powerful prayer that will help to be heard? Should it be prayers known to everyone and learned by heart, or can a person convey his despair to God in his own words?

The article tells about such a unique and inexplicable phenomenon as the myrrh-streaming of icons. A brief overview of the main points of view on its nature and a number of related facts covered by modern media is given

Among all the holy fathers, one of the brightest and most radiant luminaries was the Monk Athanasius of Athos. He was born around 930. He was baptized with the name Abraham. And he came from a noble family, who then lived in Trebizond (modern Turkey, even earlier - a Greek colony). Parents died early, and the boy was left an orphan. Therefore, his mother’s relative, Kanita, who was the wife of one of the respected citizens of Trebizond, took up his upbringing

The article tells about a prominent ecclesiastical and historical figure of the first half of the 14th century, Metropolitan Theognost of Moscow, appointed to this high service by the head of the Church of Constantinople, Ecumenical Patriarch Isaiah. A brief overview of events related to his life is given

Hindostan is a peninsula in southern Asia, the territory of modern India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Among the traditional religions of the peoples of the Hindustan Peninsula are Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, as well as less common Sikhism, animism and paganism

From the very beginning, the history of Islam has known positive and negative sides, ups and downs, but one thing can be said with complete certainty: thanks to the Prophet Muhammad, for countless people of all times and peoples, Islam has become an example of behavior and an integral part of life

There is a saying in the Bible that it is impossible to serve two gods at the same time. One master will have to serve diligently, and the other half-heartedly. You can not serve God and Mammon. What do these words mean? Mammon - who is this?

The life of recluses may seem empty and gloomy: languid days spent locked up involuntarily push this idea. However, a believer sees it differently. He knows that such a feat is needed in order to be alone with God, to receive His grace. Therefore, many Christians respect the choice of recluses, supporting it wholeheartedly

Christianity is the largest religion. This applies to both the number of followers and geographical location. Christianity is based on the idea of the manifestation of God through His incarnation in the form of the God-man - Jesus Christ

Friday is a very important day for Muslims. It is considered more significant and pious than any other in the week. On this day, Muslims gather in mosques to pray together. Immediately before the prayer, a sermon is necessarily read, designed to give valuable knowledge about God and the religion of Islam

The hero of the article is Metropolitan Kornily, who is the head of the Russian Old Believer Church. The main stages of the biography of Father Cornelius and his religious views are highlighted

What do the verses from the Koran - the holy book of Muslims say. The most common verses from the Quran in practice

One of the oldest religions is Islam. It is familiar to almost every person: someone confesses it, and someone just heard about it. The Ottoman Empire fought to the last drop of blood not only to increase the territory of its possessions, but also to spread its faith. In the Islamic religion, the word "azan" is a call to prayer. Let's try to figure out why Muslims have been aware of the meaning of this word since childhood, and how the azan is read correctly

This article reveals the definition of the word "Messiah", and also describes the variability of its images in various religious movements

To understand the whole variety of different world beliefs, it is necessary to touch upon such an issue as the typology of religion. This article will be of interest not only to specialists in this field, but also to people who just want to understand the worldview of those who live side by side with him in a multinational country

If you took a step - believed in Allah, you need to take the second one - immediately start practicing your faith, since you may not live to see tomorrow. Need to be on time. The first thing to do is to start praying

The article is an overview of the lunar male gods from the Sumerian and ancient Egyptian pantheons. In addition, it reveals the origins and reasons for their wide veneration in the ancient world and the nature of the development of their mythological images

Why do people take communion? What is communion anyway? In our time, for many people, sometimes even believers, Christians, those who wear a cross and attend church several times a year on certain occasions, the sacrament of Holy Communion remains a mystery. Now we will try to understand what this sacrament gives a Christian and why it is a sacrament. We will also talk about how to properly prepare for the sacrament

Christian faith from time immemorial has been attacked by opponents. In addition, attempts to interpret the Holy Scriptures in their own way were made at different times by different people. Perhaps this was the reason why the Christian faith was divided over time into Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox. They are all very similar, but there are differences between them. Who are Protestants and how does their teaching differ from Catholic and Orthodox? Let's try to figure it out

How do different branches of Christianity differ? Are the differences in the details of the teaching so strong, or is the difference only in the zones of influence? Are there denominations in other religions?

Diveevo is one of the pearls of Orthodox Russia. Here are the relics of Seraphim of Sarov, as well as a groove along which the Mother of God herself passes daily. Thousands of pilgrims visit these places every day

Dharmic religions are a group consisting of four religious directions, which are united by belief in Dharma - the universal law of being. Dharma has many designations - this is Truth, the path of piety, penetrating, like the rays of the sun, in all directions of the universe. In simple terms, Dharma is a set of methods and teachings that help to understand and feel how human life works, what laws prevail over it

Few people know the icon "The Inexhaustible Chalice". A prayer for drunkenness, read in front of her, can help an alcoholic get rid of cravings for alcohol. You do not believe? Let's consider this question in as much detail as possible. This image of the Blessed Virgin has long been kept in the Vvedensky Vladychny Monastery in the city of Serpukhov. In the Russian Church, he is revered as miraculous

Ancient Egypt is known for its rich mythology. One of the most revered and beloved Egyptian gods was Hapi. He was loved both in Lower and Upper Egypt. We will talk about it today

Greek mythology is very broad. Each character is a unique set of emotions and feelings. The goddess Hestia has a special charisma

The religious center of the Muslim community is the mosque, where services are performed and religious ceremonies are performed, and most often there is a minaret with it. What it is?

The Slavic pantheon of gods came from Rod. He was the ancestor of other supernatural beings and the Slavs themselves, according to their beliefs

How to summon angels? What is the nature of your guardian? You can find out how to decide which angel accompanies you through life and how to call it after reading the review

According to scientists, the ancient Bashkirs were described by Herodotus and Claudius Ptolemy. The "Father of History" called them Argippeians and pointed out that these people dress in Scythian, but speak a special dialect. The Chinese chronicles rank the Bashkirs among the tribes of the Huns. The Book of Sui (seventh century) mentions the Bei-Din and Bo-Khan peoples. They can be identified as Bashkirs and Volga Bulgars