Religion 2024, October

One of the most amazing Christian monasteries is located in the mountains of Montenegro, on the Adriatic coast. It's called Ostrog. How to get to it and what you can see in it is described in this article

The opening of the cathedral has been waiting for a long 17 years. The construction of the Armenian Cathedral began in 1996, but due to some events, as well as due to lack of funds, construction was temporarily stopped. The complex was opened in 2013, this event was one of the most important not only for the Armenian diaspora, but also for Muscovites. Outside of Armenia, such a majestic temple near the Armenian Apostolic Church does not exist anywhere else

Russian church art began to develop with the advent of Christianity in Russia. It borrowed Byzantine traditions, thanks to which it quickly stepped forward. The article will tell about its further development and features

Kaaba according to the Quran is the world's first temple built to honor Allah. According to legend, the building was laid long before the beginning of the prophecy of Muhammad, and the construction was completed by the prophet Ibrahim

As time goes on, you pay more and more attention to the shops with the name "Halal" appearing everywhere. What is this product and where did it come from, we learn from the article

One of the most mysterious ancient Egyptian gods is Anubis. He patronizes the realm of the dead and is one of its judges. When the Egyptian religion was just beginning to exist, God was perceived as a black jackal that devours the dead and guards the entrance to their kingdom

The goddess of truth of ancient Egypt - the majestic Maat, is unique in nature. She personifies both justice in social terms and the stability of the state - from pharaohs to slaves. Lies, deceit, the Egyptians considered a great crime, and not only before Maat. They violated the laws of nature and cosmic balance

Long before Christianity appeared in Russia, our lands were ruled by a large number of rulers. They were like the ancient Greek saints, and each of them did his own business, was responsible for the branch of earthly and unearthly life allotted to him

Vologda, an ancient city standing on the river of the same name, is famous today for its historical heritage. There are many historical and architectural monuments on its land, many of them are protected by the state. Glorious Vologda land and churches. The temples of Vologda are known for their ancient architecture and picturesque icons. Read about some of them in the article below

Buddhist gods are recognized by supporters of this religion as beings of a separate class, who obey the laws of karma. It is noteworthy that at the same time, this religion categorically denies the existence of a supreme creator-master who would create this world and rule it. Everyone who finds himself in a Buddhist temple is simply amazed at the number of images of various deities. Surprisingly, their total number remains unknown

It is not in vain that the Mother of God is called Mother Intercessor, and there are a huge number of churches and icons in her honor in Russia. One of the most popular images among the people is the icon of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos. Its writing is associated with the miraculous salvation of believers who prayed in one of the temples of Constantinople during the siege of the city by the Saracens

One of the most beautiful churches in Minsk is the Catholic Church of Saints Simeon and Helena. This monument of religious architecture is located in the center of the capital, decorating it with its architecture. The condition of the benefactor Edward Adam Voynilovich, on whose money this temple was built, was the requirement that the church be erected in strict accordance with the project approved by him and his wife. This church will be discussed below

The Lotus Temple is one of the most amazing architectural structures located in India very close to the capital of the state. It is worth noting that the place for the construction was not chosen at all by chance - once in this place the sacred village of Baha Pur was located. The construction process lasted for 8 years, and Fariborz Sahba worked on the design and project of the building

From the birth of the Orthodox religion and in subsequent times, there were ascetics whose strength of spirit and faith were stronger than earthly suffering and hardship. The memory of such people will forever remain in the Holy Scriptures, religious traditions and the hearts of millions of believers

One of the most expressive symbols of Islam, originating directly from the time of the prophet, is a melodic and at the same time exciting call to prayer, heard from the balcony of the minaret and heard for many kilometers around. This is the muezzin. His sincere voice, like the light of a beacon, daily shows Muslims the way to prayer, preventing them from plunging into the world of everyday life

One of the pillars of Islam is the belief in predestination. In Islam, this has also always been the subject of many discussions that have been going on for centuries. The works of medieval scholastics were largely unsystematic, fragmented, and served as the basis for many controversies and disputes

In the Jewish Holy Scriptures, the Tanakh, many names of God are mentioned, each of which is given a meaning that, to one degree or another, reveals the quality, the side of the transcendental, unknowable by experience essence of God

Richard Zimmerman is a member of the Christian Evangelical Faith church, a bishop, a preacher and a true servant of God. The sermons of Richard Zimmerman are known to Christians around the world, but not many people know about his difficult fate

Almost everyone knows that the temple is an ancient pagan temple. What were these religious buildings in architectural terms, where exactly were they located and what purposes did they actually serve?

What is the predominant religion in Portugal? You can briefly learn about the historical facts and features of the dominant denomination, as well as the distribution of other religions and the number of their adherents in Portugal from the article

The goddess Morena in Slavic mythology personified eternal cold, impenetrable darkness and death. Her wrath was feared by both ordinary people and famous celestials. Even today, a thousand years later, the memory of her lives in such unpleasant words as "haze", "pestilence", "darkness" and "haze". However, despite all this, Morena was held in high esteem by the Slavs, as she not only took life, but also gave it a start

A funeral candle is a symbol, a reminder to the Lord of a deceased person. The article reveals the symbolic meaning of a memorial candle, gives advice on where and how to put a candle, what to do after it is installed and where to buy it

Bishop is Greek for "overseeing", a clergyman belonging to the third - highest - degree of priesthood. However, over time, a large number of honorary titles appeared, equal to a bishop - pope, patriarch, metropolitan, bishop. Often in speech, a bishop is a bishop, from the Greek "senior priest." In Greek Orthodoxy, the general term for all these definitions is the word hierarch (priest leader)

The text describes the origin of the cult of the Vestals, their rights and obligations, as well as some aspects of their public and private life

Many Western politicians speak ambiguously about Iran and its state structure. They believe that a religious movement with severe restrictions, such as Shiism, significantly limits the development of the state. But no one can really predict how the life of ordinary Iranians will be built if religion plays a smaller role in the country's domestic and foreign policy

Every seventh inhabitant of the planet professes Islam. Unlike Christians, whose holy book is the Bible, Muslims have it as the Koran. In terms of plot and structure, these two wise ancient books are similar to each other, but the Quran has its own unique features

Ancient Greek mythology, which became the ancestor of the philosophy of the Hellenes, gave rise to many gods and mythical creatures. Some of them were loved, others were worshiped out of fear, and there were those that only the initiates knew about. Largely thanks to the poems of Homer, information about the diversity of ancient Greek legends and myths has survived to this day in a practically unchanged state. Goddess Calypso appears in the stories of Homer not at all in the best light

Madhhab in Islam is the school of Sharia. There are only four main religious and legal directions in Islam. The most widespread is the Hanafi madhhab. About 90% of Muslims in the world profess exactly this doctrine

The Patriarchs of Russia had a great influence on the development of the Orthodox Church. Their selfless ascetic path was truly heroic, and the modern generation definitely needs to know about this, because each of the patriarchs at a certain stage contributed to the history of the true faith of the Slavic peoples

On the priest Chaplin have not heard in recent years except perhaps the laziest. For more than five years, he has not tired of shocking the secular and church communities with his odious statements and provocative statements. Below we will talk about the biography of this person, discuss his career and some other aspects of life

The article tells about the ritual of morning prayer, at what time and how it is performed, what actions are accompanied. It also mentions its history and what it means to Muslims

Even non-believers know that the church is a place where certain norms of behavior are observed. How to behave in church? There are many rules, but there are also general principles that will help you understand an unfamiliar situation: do not disturb other parishioners, do not attract attention, listen carefully to the reader and the choir during chants. What are the rules of conduct in the Orthodox Church?

The capital of Denmark has many unique buildings of interest to tourists. One of them is a Lutheran church built in honor of the clergyman and philosopher Nikolai Grundtvig and named after him

Christianity gave the world the most replicated and famous book - the Bible. The Holy Scriptures of Christians have been leading the TOP bestsellers in terms of the number of copies and sales for one and a half thousand years

The once very common old Russian name Fedor, moreover, of Greek origin, is translated as "God's gift." The church and pre-revolutionary form sounds like Theodore - a two-component theophoric name, where the first part means "god", and the second - "gift"

The Islamic prophet Ismail is one of the most frequently mentioned personalities in the Qur'an. According to religion, he came into the world in order to spread the light of his faith among the tribes of the Arabian Peninsula. Who is Ismail in Islam should be considered in more detail

Moscow is rich in temples and Orthodox churches. No wonder there are legends about this since ancient times. In this article, we will touch on two parishes located in the capital. Specifically, we will discuss the following churches in Sokolniki: Holy Resurrection and John the Baptist

In the XIII century, Prince Daniel, one of the sons of Alexander Nevsky, five kilometers from the Kremlin, on the banks of the Moscow River, founded the Danilovsky Monastery. In Moscow, he became the first men's monastery. The wooden church erected on its territory was dedicated to Daniel the Stylite

Whom to pray to get married? Isn't it sinful to want to get married? And what saints to pray for this desire to be fulfilled? These and other questions are discussed in the article

The article tells how to properly confess in church, how to prepare for confession, and why it is needed at all. When and why did confession arise, how does it work among Catholics and Orthodox, what are its differences? Is there confession in other religions? You will find the answers in the article