Religion 2024, October

The article tells about the altar of the Cathedral of St. Bavo in the Belgian city of Ghent, which is recognized as the best work of the famous Flemish painter of the XV century, Jan van Eyck. A brief overview of its creation and subsequent history is given

Bible stories are of interest not only to deeply religious people, but also to those who need to know about the alternative course of events about the creation of the world and man. After all, at school, according to Darwin's theory, they tell about the origin of man, and about how God created a woman and a man, they often do not tell schoolchildren anything. From the article you will learn how God created a woman, and who was the first man on Earth

The path of atonement for sin is an inner work on oneself. The main means of atonement for sins and purification of the soul is confession, and the first step towards this is repentance. You can't just come to the temple, read the list of wrongdoings, get forgiveness and become a "sinless creature." In how to atone for sin, the decisive role is played by the spiritual need for this action, sincerity

The majestic Annunciation Cathedral, located in the historical center of Kharkov, attracts admiring glances with its unusual "striped" masonry and forms unusual for an Orthodox church. This is one of the architectural visiting cards of the city, which enjoys great attention of tourists

The article discusses such a phenomenon of church culture as parental days of commemoration of the dead on the example of Dmitriev's memorial Saturday. Among other things, the article contains a description of the establishment and development of this day and its accompanying traditions

A world without war is heaven on earth. And everyone can create this paradise both in the country and at home if they read a prayer for peace

France is a country of free religion. The most popular religions in this country are Catholic Christianity, Islam, Judaism

Monasteries… Your own separate world in our world. Their laws, rules and way of life. What makes a person completely change his life and go to a monastery? How do people live in a monastery? How is the life of monks different from the life of ordinary people? Let's try to answer these and other questions

Who is Saint Basilisk? What is he famous for? You will find answers to these and other questions in the article. Basilisk of Koman - a martyr, a Christian saint. He was the nephew of the passion-bearer Theodore Tyrone. The basilisk suffered along with the brothers Cleonikos and Eutropius during the persecution of Christians by Emperor Galerius Maximian (305-311)

Ancient abbeys are examples of ancient architecture. These are incredibly beautiful cathedrals, which are actively visited by tourists today. It is noteworthy that the architecture of these monastic complexes is fraught with many mysteries for historians

The most evil gods are what? Slavic Morana, freezing people, sending them diseases and damage? Egyptian Set, offended by members of his family? Chernobog, sparkling with a silver mustache and waiting for victims? Or maybe the hard worker Viy? The question of which deity is more evil cannot be answered. The mentality of every nation has its own, subjective understanding of what is "evil"

After the birth of a child, every mother is very worried about him, and her main desires are that the child has a sound sleep, be he althy and happy. Even if the baby is fast asleep, I want his dreams to be pleasant and evoke only positive emotions. In calling for good dreams for a child, you can use various prayers

The article tells about the Tolga convent located near Yaroslavl, revived in 1987 after several years of devastation and desecration. The schedule of services held in the monastery is given, and it is indicated how to get to it by public transport

The cathedrals of the old Caucasian city are its real we alth. These are places of worship of believers to God, and from ancient times they were decorated with special care. Their architecture deserves special attention, and someone talks about a special energy that has been infused in religious buildings for centuries. Many have interesting interior decoration - holy relics, valuable icons. No wonder churches always draw people to them. This article will tell about the cathedrals of the city

Types of Greek icons depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary: varieties, plots, technique, stylistic features

Very often people turn to God in moments of difficult life trials. Then they come to church and try to order some kind of prayer service in the hope of alleviating their situation and finding peace in their souls. However, not all believers know exactly what problem to address to certain saints. After all, not every prayer at the icon can be effective, as Orthodox clergy often say. Today we will tell you about the icon of the Mother of God of Three Hands. Prayer before this

People want protection. Even if they do not admit it to themselves, they are looking for it subconsciously. Who will protect if not God? That is why icons appear in our cars. In the article, we will consider which icon is better to purchase for a car. Several icons, one or a cross? What should a driver choose? If you want to know, then read

Many things in our life we can create and build on our own. But one of the most important conditions for work is he alth. Can't manage without it

The names of the boys according to the Saints are selected according to the child's birthday. There is usually one or (more often) several church names for each day. As a rule, these are names that have become firmly established in Russian everyday life. At one time, many names of Greek origin entered society through the church, such as Alexander, Andrey, Makar, Illarion. Perhaps, at a certain time, they even made up most of the names, along with the "biblical" names of Jewish origin (Isaiah, Daniel, Mary, David, Moses

Orthodox prayers from gluttony are the spiritual work of a person on himself, his shield against temptations. A feature of prayers that help to cope with the manifestations of gluttony is their reading when the need arises. When a person begins to experience an irresistible desire to eat something, realizing that there is no objective need for this, one should stop all classes and urgently pray. Such a prayer for gluttony will help get rid of the physiological urge to snack

Each nation has its own religion, but assumes a single concept. Therefore, it is impossible to separate people with certainty according to religious principle. But those who profess Islam honor the sacred tradition, which is essentially an exposition of the life of the Prophet Muhammad

The 19th century is considered very fertile for this land and rich in temple construction. A third of all these structures were created in the period 1811-1829. It was at this time that the future Mari diocese rebuilt the churches of the villages of Pokrovskoye, Sotnur, Upper Ushnur, Kuknur, Novy Torjal, Semenovka, Kozhvazhi, Morki, Pektubaevo, Arda, Yelasy, Toktaybelyak, Korotni, Arino, Paigusovo

There lived a man named Silouan of Athos. He prayed daily and desperately, asking God to have mercy on him. But his prayers went unanswered. Several months passed, and his strength was exhausted. Silouan despaired and shouted to the heavens: "You are implacable"

Eos (Aurora) - the goddess of dawn in ancient mythology. Without a doubt, the morning in the view of the ancient Greeks and Romans was considered a very beautiful and poetic time of day, since the goddess was portrayed as invariably beautiful and young, as well as amorous and passionate

At the behest of Grand Duke Dmitry Donskoy, in honor of the soldiers who died in 1380 during the Battle of Kulikovo, the first Church of All Saints on Kulishki was built (then a small church not far from the city limits - now it is the historical center of the capital)

God's commandments, how little we know about them. Don't kill, don't steal, honor your parents… And what's next, everyone remembers? That's exactly what's not all. Let's remember and analyze together the legacy that Jesus Christ left us

In difficult times of sorrow, when the Lord sends trials to his children, many Orthodox turn to the saints. Their strict and spiritualized faces, looking inquiringly from ancient icons, are able to cheer up and console with their looks alone. The saints, who endured great torment in their earthly life, became the intercessors of people in the Kingdom of Heaven, constantly heeding their prayers

Still, of all the Scandinavian countries, Sweden is the most controversial. Religion, atheism and paganism - everything gets along here among the local population. And although representatives of religious denominations and movements are waging an endless battle for the souls and hearts of the Swedes, so far they have been losing significantly. Indeed, today Sweden almost unanimously chooses atheism

Islam is one of the most mysterious religions on our planet. It consists of a number of written and unwritten laws, which every Muslim adheres to with enviable accuracy and fidelity. Among them are the hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad known to everyone - short stories about his life path. They can be embellished, modified somewhere, but very reliable

Kazan is a kind of mix of the hot Caucasus and restrained good-natured Central Russia. Islamic and Christian cultures are organically intertwined in this city. The mosques of Kazan are amazing and unusual, and it is about them that this article will be discussed

The history of religion in Ireland is divided into two eras: pre-Christian and Christian. The development of the region went its own, special and unique way

Praise the Lord for sending us such bright saints who, by the example of their pious and righteous life, showed people the great and saving faith in Christ. And that there is no more reliable and faithful hand, which is always ready to support and guide a poor and weak person on the path of truth. Further we will talk about two holy men glorified in the face

The life of George the Victorious is distinguished by many interesting facts, and the story of his first posthumous appearance to people does resemble a fairy tale

The New Jerusalem Monastery is one of the main holy places in Russia of historical significance. Many pilgrims and tourists visit the monastery to feel its special benevolent spirit and strength

In the 21st century, little is known about the prophet Malachi. His personality is popular in narrow circles, but people in the world know little that he can be worshiped and prayed on special occasions. Let's figure it out together

Many religions in Malaysia have their followers. There are no restrictions on the choice of religion in the country, since the constitution enshrined the right of every citizen to his freedom. You can learn about religion in Malaysia, confessions and their features from this essay

Nuncio. The word is foreign and is used mainly in the field of diplomacy. Therefore, few people know its meaning. Most often, when pronouncing it, there is an association with the word "papal". Details of who this nuncio is will be discussed in the article

Sangha is a Buddhist community. This word has several interpretations. The Sangha is also called the religious brotherhood as a whole, and individual disciples, and followers of the Buddha, united by the same experience of spiritual experiences

In any religion there is Satan or the Devil. Who is Satan in Islam? All Muslims know about this. Representatives of another faith or atheists are most often not aware of such subtleties. Who is he in this religion and where did he come from? About Satan in Islam, his deeds, essence and facts related to him and described in the Koran, will be discussed in this article

The Union of Ferrara-Florence of 1439 was an agreement made between representatives of the Western and Eastern Churches in Florence. According to its provisions, these two churches were united on the condition that the Orthodox side recognized the primacy of the Pope, while maintaining their Orthodox rites. At the same time, Latin dogma was recognized