Religion 2024, October

Holy Blessed Ksenyushka of Petersburg is the first helper to those who pray to her. The life of the ascetic of God is interesting, she took upon herself the difficult feat of foolishness. Already during her lifetime, the saint became famous for her miracles; they do not cease to occur even after the death of Christ's saint. People, not being able to come to the grave of the blessed one, write letters to her with requests. And believe that the saint will fulfill it

Adolf Hitler can rightfully be called one of the greatest demons of the 20th century. However, in the 21st century, his PR skills would also be appreciated at the highest level: it was thanks to the Fuhrer and his fanatical passion for the occult that the whole world learned about the oldest symbol of Buddhism - the swastika. However, it was a negative popularization, or rather, Hitler humiliated and desecrated the ancient sacred symbol of balance. Today, the attitude towards the swastika is contradictory, but this is from ignorance of its essence

In vain is an obsolete word that is almost impossible to meet in modern language. It is mentioned mainly among Orthodox Christians, who are very angry at calling on the name of God without need. And they say, "Don't take the name of the Lord in vain." What kind of word is this, and why is it impossible to mention God in vain?

One of the ancient monuments is the temple in Alekseevsky (VDNKh metro station). He survived the years of war, persecution and oppression, but did not close. Services were held in the church regularly. The temple is several centuries old, it all started in the 18th century, and continues to this day

The literal translation of the word "polyeles" from the Greek language is "many mercy." Due to the same sound, it is sometimes translated as "oil". This is really appropriate, since at the polyeleos service the bishop or cleric of the temple anoints the forehead of everyone who kisses the festive icon. At this time, the choir sings psalms 134 and 135, repeatedly repeating the words "for his mercy is forever." Polyeleos is a solemn part of worship, therefore it takes place several times a year

This type of execution was known in Greece, the Babylonian kingdom, Carthage and Palestine. However, it received the greatest prevalence in the territory of Ancient Rome. This execution, in addition to being very painful and cruel, was also considered extremely shameful

The article tells about the icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, who at the beginning of the 4th century was the archbishop of the Lycian city of Myra and became famous for his selfless service to God, as well as many miracles revealed through him. A brief outline of the features of his image is given

Temples of the Nizhny Novgorod region are very diverse and have a long and interesting history. They differ from each other in architectural style and interior decoration, but all of them are connected by the beauty and talent of the masters who created them. About the temples of the Nizhny Novgorod region, the history of their creation, unusual and interesting facts related to them, will be described in the article

The life path of a person is not always cloudless. We are overtaken by troubles and failures, and sometimes in such quantities that our hands drop. There is not enough strength to fight, a person begins to lose heart. Instead of succumbing to discouragement, let's pray. How and to whom - read the article, the texts of prayers are also given here

What is covetousness? This word is obsolete, so many find it difficult to give its correct interpretation. Meanwhile, the very meaning of this lexical unit is by no means outdated, and it is associated with such concepts as corruption, extortion, extortion, profit. It will be all the more interesting to consider what it means - covetousness

In June 2014, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia blessed Orthodox Christians to pray for peace and prosperity in a fraternal state. Four years have passed since then, much has changed, but the parting words of the Patriarch are still relevant. The civil strife in Ukraine is not over, the ATO troops still bring devastation and grief to the civilians of Donbass

Prayers for the sick are a common practice among Orthodox Christians. You can turn both to the Lord and His Most Pure Mother, and to various saints and righteous people. The prayers of mothers for children are considered especially strong. Popular rumor calls the most famous assistants Matrona of Moscow, Luke of Crimea, the healer Panteleimon

Prayers against corruption and the evil eye, as it is believed in Orthodoxy and Islam, can provide a person with the strongest protective barrier. They help those who have already suffered from the evil eye, and those who only want to protect themselves and their loved ones for the future

Kazan Church in Zelenogorsk was built in the 19th century. It has an unusual and interesting history. In addition to this temple, there are others in the city belonging to various faiths. About the churches in Zelenogorsk, their history, architecture and interesting facts will be discussed in this article

Ufa is a great city with many opportunities. There are many wonderful and interesting places for tourists to visit. It is rich in various liturgical places - churches, temples, which rise majestically against the blue sky. Some of them will be described below

Edinovercheskaya church as a building in which divine services are performed, has no differences from an ordinary Orthodox church either outside or inside. It is almost impossible to understand before the start of the service that the temple belongs to the Old Believer direction. What does united faith mean? This is, first of all, a person's following certain spiritual and moral traditions, and only then - the way of life, the nuances of rituals, and so on. Spiritual intimacy, close communication with others is important for a fellow believer

A visit to the temple has a beneficial effect on a person, even if he just stood in front of the icons, without waiting for the start of the service. Having once felt the blissful state that reigns in the soul after the church, a person seeks to experience it again. Accordingly, he begins not just to go to the temple in passing, but quite consciously attends services. Over time, a feeling or understanding of the need for confession also comes

About the contradictions of the Christian religion and science, disputes do not stop. They are especially strong when it comes to the Bible. Atheists strive to catch the Orthodox on the fact that this book is false, but according to science, everything was completely different. However, atheists are mistaken, because scientists have long proved the absence of contradictions in the arrangement of the world according to the Bible and science

The Russian Empire was rich in cathedrals and temples, but after the revolution they were closed, destroyed, and priests were shot. Fortunately, this time is in the past, now the churches are open again. In every city there are temples, but not just one. There are more than twenty churches in Lipetsk. We will talk about the three largest of them

There is nothing difficult in how to consecrate an icon, and this process will not require large expenses. As a rule, it is enough just to contact any employee of the temple. This person will definitely explain what exactly needs to be done and how to properly apply for consecration

Religion, God and faith have always been of great importance to man. Thoughts about the existence of the world and the creation of man have not left bright minds for many centuries. How many versions and arguments were given to prove the existence and denial of God! How many quotes about religion and faith were uttered by human lips

It can be hard these days to find a job that you love and that pays well. Many specialists are not in demand, the industry has just begun to rise from the ruins, so there are not enough jobs for everyone. Sometimes it takes a long time to find a good place. In Orthodox culture, it is customary to pray to God for a better life for yourself and your loved ones, the same practice is used when looking for a job

Temple for a Christian is the material embodiment of the creed, the center of spiritual life. It is impossible to imagine a settlement in today's Russia that is not decorated with the golden domes of churches. The people that passed through the trials of the twentieth century, in the twenty-first, like a prodigal son to his father, returns to Christian values. Since the beginning of the century, abandoned churches have been intensively restored in Russia and new ones are being built

In this article I would like to talk about what animism is (this is a special kind of religion). More details about its origin, beliefs and other nuances - you can read about all this in the text below

Among all Muslim holidays, Bayram is one of the most important. Its other name, common among believers, is Eid al-Fitr. It is celebrated for three whole days in the month, which in Arabic is called Shawwal, and is timed to coincide with the end of the Ramadan fast. That is why it is also called Ramadan Bairam. We will talk more about this holiday below

How is a Muslim buried? The question is, of course, a difficult one. Islam dictates certain burial laws to its followers. These are the so-called Sharia laws. In this article, I will tell you how the burial ritual of a Muslim takes place

Believing people turn to the Lord before starting any business. It is important for them to receive the blessing of the Creator. It is carried from the Heavenly throne, as they say, by the archangel Varahiel. The name is not familiar to everyone. In religious literature you will meet him infrequently. Let's figure out who the Archangel Varahiel is, what helps, how to contact him

Let's have a straight talk like adults. The topic will be one of the most burning and hushed up. But a huge number of people of both sexes do not sleep at night, they suffer, not having a clue with whom to consult or just talk. They ponder whether abortion is a sin or not

Statistics show that a survey of several people on the topic "Why and how do female and male representatives go to the monastery" collected the vast majority of typical answers. The vast majority believe that young nuns or monks are victims of unrequited, unrequited love, who have not found any other shelter for their lonely soul, except for the monastery. And middle-aged women and men did not have a family life or a professional career. Is it really so? Dava

Widely known, for example, was the icon of the Virgin "Inexhaustible Chalice". In many churches, prayers are held near it. They are aimed at the physical and mental healing of people who suffer from alcohol addiction

This article describes what legal norms and traditions established by the Russian Orthodox Church should be followed in the event of the death of a newborn child. Brief recommendations based on existing rules are given

Everyone has heard that the cow is a sacred animal in India. But not everyone knows why this is so, what this status is expressed in life. Meanwhile, the attitude of Hindus towards cows is an interesting phenomenon. Of course, these animals are not slaughtered, even if they are terminally ill or very old. In the literal sense, there is no worship of a cow in Indian culture. The attitude towards her is more like respect and gratitude than idolatry

Many believers often ask the question: is it possible to work on church holidays? The answer in this case cannot be unambiguous, as it depends on various factors

In July 1652, with the approval of the Tsar and Grand Duke of All Russia Alexei Mikhailovich Romanov, Nikon (in the world called Nikita Minin) became Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia. He took the place of Patriarch Joseph, who died on April 15 of the same year

One of the most widespread world religions is Christianity, which preaches faith in Jesus Christ - the Savior of all offended and thirsty for justice. However, in the course of historical events, Christianity broke up into three currents: Orthodoxy, Catholicism and Protestantism

Prophet Elisha alone watched the ascension of Elijah to heaven. As a legacy from him, he received a mantle (mantle), which was considered a visible sign of the heritage of the prophetic spirit

The Russian language is rich in a large number of different parts of speech that help build a competent and logical text. But it is impossible to imagine our native speech without participles, forms of the verb, which contain signs of both this part of speech and adjectives. Participles are a synthesized part of speech that has a large number of expressive possibilities and can perform different functions in a sentence. It must be studied in the course of the school curriculum

The Bible, being the holy book of Christians of all denominations and denominations, contains a deep meaning that is not always clear from the first reading. Preachers often advise parishioners to reread the chapters of the Old and New Testaments several times in order to realize the message contained in them. A special place in the sermons about the love of God is occupied by the sacrifice of Abraham - a story told in the Old Testament

What people could not imagine gods! But the most important was usually two qualities: immortality and limitless possibilities. In one of the oldest religions that arose on Earth, Hinduism, and a many-sided god appeared

Standing monks are the most sophisticated ascetics of our time. The number of their followers is small, and their faith is to achieve spiritual enlightenment through hellish pain, exhausting their body for days on end