Religion 2024, October

Cypriots are an unusually believing people. There are many churches, cathedrals and monasteries on the island. It is the monasteries of Cyprus that are the true pearls of the country. The stories of these shrines are very similar to each other, but each of them is of particular interest to tourists. Icons were often found in the mountains, which were hidden there during the time of iconoclasm

The article tells about Moscow's Vvedenskaya Church, built in the 17th century at the corner of the current Podsosensky and Barashevsky lanes, closed during the years of communist rule and returned to believers at the beginning of perestroika. A brief overview of the main stages of its history is given

Egypt is an amazing country in which for many centuries different animals have been revered and worshipped. It doesn't matter if they personified evil or good, the Egyptians treated our smaller brothers with respect. The history of sacred animals is fascinating, interesting, and also instructive. The history of Ancient Egypt, its rituals, rituals associated with sacred animals is a separate world into which you plunge and get carried away forever

Reading old books, you could often come across a strange word - name. "What it is?" – they asked themselves in bewilderment. Is it a foreign word, or is it meaningless abracadabra? Don't rush to pass judgment. This is a very old word that came to us from the Church Slavonic language

The miracles performed by faith still cannot be explained even by the most intelligent scientists. But none of them excludes the possibility that such inexplicable phenomena are present in our lives. Domestic experts have repeatedly seen the power of Matrona's prayer for a child

Where are the most famous monasteries in Russia? There are many of them in Moscow and the Moscow region. An article for those who wish to visit the religious and educational center. These monasteries are the sources of Orthodox culture. Want to know more about them? Then read our article. In parallel with the story about temples and monasteries, we will give information about work in them

The ancient city of Bryansk has been very comfortably located on the right bank of the Desna River since 985. One of the first chronicle mentions of him dates back to 1146. But diligent archaeologists managed to unearth "Chashin Kurgan" - a settlement at the mouth of the Bolva River, and this gave reason to say that the Slavs settled here and created their fortifications already around the 10th century

Pskov land is famous for its magnificent monasteries located in the most unexpected and often very picturesque places. Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Snetogorsk Monastery is one of those ancient buildings that has its own interesting centuries-old history

By 375, it became very dangerous for Christians to attend church, and they mostly prayed at night at home. But St. Larisa decided not to hide and not be afraid of anything: she came to the church for Sunday worship, where there were more than three hundred people. She stood at the entrance, knelt down and indulged in deep and fervent prayer to God

The members of the pop group "Pussy Riot" apparently did not initially intend to blaspheme. It just kind of happened by itself, out of ignorance. However, believers took their scandalous dances and indistinct exclamations as an insult to their religious feelings

The Ilori temple in Abkhazia is famous not only for its beauty and splendor, but also for the miracles that take place within its walls

All nations have developed their own magical tools. Some of them are based on religious traditions. Let's discuss what is a dua for the fulfillment of desires, how to use it. Can everyone read Muslim prayers? Does Islam help the Orthodox? Dua for the fulfillment of desires is based on the Muslim worldview, can representatives of a different religion apply to it?

The Old Believer Orthodox Cross has a slightly different shape from the four-pointed one that is widespread in our time. It has two crosshairs at an angle of ninety degrees, where the upper crossbar means a tablet attached above Christ with the inscription "Jesus of the Nazarene King of the Jews", and an oblique lower crossbar, which symbolizes the "measure" that evaluates the good and bad deeds of all people

Before talking about monotheism as a phenomenon in world culture and the history of mankind, one should understand the direct meaning of this term

To comply with ethical and moral standards in society, as well as to regulate relations between an individual and the state or the highest form of spirituality (Cosmic mind, God), world religions were created. With the passage of time, schisms occurred within every major religion. As a result of this split, Orthodoxy was formed

Religious freedom is only partly accepted in our country, as most people prefer to turn to Christianity. A different view of faith and God can cause a serious conflict. Is this why so many rebels today prefer exotic gods? For example, many like the goddess Saraswati and Hinduism in general. Oh, how beautiful this religion is! How poetic and unhurried she is! It's nice to follow it, albeit troublesome

Archimandrite of the Trinity St. Sergeyev Lavra - an old man and confessor. A man who was known even outside of Russia. Now rests behind the Altar of the Lavra, next to Archbishop Kirill

There is an interesting story in Muslim literature, but, unfortunately, it is not known to most people living in the world. The story will be about the prophet Idris - a descendant of Adam himself (the first prophet on Earth)

This article will discuss what Catholicism is and who are Catholics. This direction is considered one of the branches of Christianity, formed due to a large split in this religion, which occurred in 1054

Unlike many monasteries that arose in the habitats of hermits, the Alexander Nevsky Lavra was formed by the followers of the church. The name of this holy place is associated with important events in the history of Russia. In 1240, the Grand Duke and commander Alexander Yaroslavovich won a major victory in the war with the Swedes on the Neva River, for which he was named Nevsky

Saint Alla Gotfskaya has become one of the brightest examples of courage and fortitude, who did not betray Christ and did not break before pagan enemies. However, in order to get closer to the topic: “Alla is the day of an angel”, let's plunge a little into the history of those cruel times and feel what a great feat the early Christians went for

Mamvrian oak is probably the most ancient tree on the planet. It symbolizes the Holy Trinity, so rivers of pilgrims and just curious onlookers flow to it

The importance of prayer is understood by every believer, but not everyone understands how important it is to read various suras for prayer. The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of the Lord be upon him) preferred the performance of namaz to all matters. The Messenger of Allah did not single out any special suras, he read both short and long

On the very border of the eastern border of Russia, in the city of Blagoveshchensk, there is one of the largest churches of the "New Generation" in Russia. In 2018, the church turns 25 years old. During this time, it has grown significantly in number, from 7 people to 1000. Parishioners actively participate not only in each other's life, but also in the life of the region

The Russian city of Vladimir is located 176 km from Moscow, on the banks of the Klyazma, and is the administrative center of the Vladimir region. The city is part of the world-famous Golden Ring

This holiday is an amazing mixture of paganism and Christianity. It does not appear among the holidays of the church calendar, but it has been celebrated for many centuries. It is called Warm Alex. About him our story

Bosnia and Herzegovina as a state exists quite a bit. However, the unusual history of the religion of Bosnia and Herzegovina began to take shape as early as the fifteenth century, when most of Bosnia was part of the Muslim Ottoman Empire. In the article we will talk in more detail about the religious specifics of this state

Even today there are families where religion is at the forefront. They fast there, wear special clothes and pray. Of course, we are talking about Muslim families, where prayer is one of the pillars of Islam, the fulfillment of which is prescribed for every Muslim. But to distinguish between types of prayer is a special science. For example, what is tasbih prayer? How to do it? And is it mandatory? Let's try to understand and determine the correct algorithm of actions

In the Sunnah, additional prayers occupy a special position. This is due to the virtues of these prayers, and the fact that these blessings are pleasing to Allah

In the city of Tver, there are about 30 places of worship of the Russian Orthodox Church. These are cathedrals, monasteries and chapels. In addition, there are churches of other denominations. The story will be about the largest and most significant Orthodox churches in Tver

Muhammad al-Bukhari is a well-known author of a collection of hadiths. He was a fire worshiper and died without accepting Islam. His son named al-Mugirat did not follow the path of his father and became a supporter of this religion. He never once regretted it. In this article, you will be presented with a biography of al-Bukhari

The pages of our lives are not without sin, unfortunately. We fall and rise, fall again and rise again. And it is good if we realize that we are sinners. Then we go to church and repent of our sins, trying to become at least a little better. But there are especially grave sins. They need special repentance. What sins are we talking about and how to atone for them? Read in the article

Religious thinker - the founder of Islam, the Prophet Muhammad - was born in the family of a merchant named Abdallah in the city of Mecca. His biography is filled not only with religious, but also with ordinary everyday events

One of the oldest spiritual centers of the capital is the Sretensky Monastery, whose address in Moscow suggests that only churches and temples of the Kremlin are located closer to the center. The whole fate and even the name of the Sretensky Monastery are connected with its location. Bolshaya Lubyanka, the street where the monastery is located at number 19, doomed the monastery to the saddest pages of its history

Many tourists arriving from Europe and America are interested in the question of which Catholic churches in Moscow can be visited and where they are located. One of the oldest and most frequently visited Catholic churches in the capital of Russia is the Church of St. Louis of France

The article tells about the garrison church of the Archangel Michael in the ancient Russian city of Yaroslavl. A brief outline of the materials related to its creation and subsequent stages of history is given

Konstantin Parkhomenko is a cleric of the Cathedral in the Name of the Holy Life-Giving Trinity and a teacher at the Theological Seminary and the Public Orthodox University (St. Petersburg). His personality is quite popular and well-known: he works as an editor of the Internet resource "ABC of Faith", at the diocesan radio stations "Blessed Mary" and "Grad Petrov"

The article tells about the monastery of Christ Pantocrator, located on the holy Mount Athos, which, by all accounts, is one of the most sacred places in the Orthodox world. A brief outline of the history of the creation of the monastery and subsequent events related to it is given

The ardent faith of the Orthodox people in the miraculous icon of the Tikhvin Mother of God appeared a long time ago. The image of the Mother of God was held in high esteem by the Russian people. The very first location of the icon was the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin, which burned during the fire three times, but the icon of the Tikhvin Mother of God miraculously remained unharmed

The Penza diocese calls on every Orthodox to the extent possible to visit churches, take communion and confession, show compassion and be human towards others. It is no secret that it is difficult for churches and monasteries to survive without us, ordinary parishioners, who go to the holy monastery with prayers and petitions