Religion 2024, October
In pre-revolutionary Russia, the Oryol Metropolis was one of the largest in the central regions of Russia. Over the two hundred years of her life, she gave the world many wonderful ascetic hierarchs, whose names are known throughout ecclesiastical Russia. The history of the Oryol Metropolis is closely intertwined with the history of the Oryol Territory, so getting to know it, studying its important stages, can help to understand many of the events taking place in the life of the region, to better understand the nature of the population
In Moscow, as in all of Russia, people of many faiths live. There are also Protestants among the inhabitants of the capital. There are not too many of them, compared with the Orthodox, but, nevertheless, they exist. They have churches for their worship, some of which were built long ago and have a solid history. Currently, Protestant churches in Moscow are conducting mass work among parishioners and are actively developing
The article tells about the iconographic type of the Mother of God icons "Tenderness". At the same time, attention is also paid to a specific image - the Seraphim-Diveevo Icon of the Mother of God
The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is the oldest church in Palestine. It was erected over the cave in which the Savior himself was born. The basilica was built by Helena, the mother of the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great. Several Christian miracles are associated with this temple
The article tells about a unique work written during the years of earthly life by St. Demetrius of Rostov, called "The Ps alter of the Mother of God". A brief overview of this work is given
In the mountains of the Troodos massif, on the border of two villages - Platres and Prodromos - there is an amazing monastery, which is one of the most beautiful in Cyprus. This shrine has long been famous for the miracles that take place in it
Nephthys is the daughter of Geb and Nut. Her father was the god of the earth. His wife, and at the same time sister, was considered the patroness of heaven. Geb was one of the most important deities of Ancient Egypt. His parents were Shu, the patron of the air, and Tefnut, the goddess of moisture
Robe of Christ is one of the greatest shrines of Christianity. This is our Savior's garment, His outer garment. The greatness of this shrine is incommensurable. The life-giving Body of the Savior touched her. Robe on the material level was an accomplice to all the bloody events of the last days of the Lord
Father Valerian Krechetov in the village of Akulovo, Odintsovo district, is the rector of the Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos. Rector of the temple, writer, confessor, preacher, comforter of the grieving souls of the Orthodox. And these are far from all the titles of Archpriest Valerian Krechetov
Moscow churches will be able to meet the needs of all citizens of the capital, regardless of religion. Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox churches - which ones are worth visiting while in Moscow?
"Santii of the Veda of Perun" - a book of one of the neo-pagan Slavic organizations called Ynglings. It is written in Aryan runes on gold plates and tells about the thousand-year history of the Earth. According to the legend set forth in it, our ancestors flew to this planet from the constellation Ursa Major
The Deesis tier of the iconostasis is the traditional order of images in its second row. It is the second row that is considered the main one, both in the large, main iconostasis of the Orthodox church, and in the small one. Of course, the central place in this row is occupied by the image of the Lord. As a rule, this is an icon depicting Christ the Almighty, less often - a different one, for example, the image of the “Savior in the Powers”
The full name of the holiday is the Day of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. When is the feast of Peter and Paul celebrated by Orthodox Christians? And it is celebrated on July 12 in a new style
In the literature you can often find the phrases "lord of the world" or "lord of the Earth." Who is this or what? And does this term have only one meaning?
Everything that surrounds us has its own energy field. Any household item, thing or plant radiates certain vibrations into this world. People are no exception - they are also filled with energy, which has certain characteristics
The interior decoration of each Orthodox church is unique. At the same time, all of them are united by uniform rules for the organization of worship. One of the attributes of church furniture is the lectern. It occupies a far from paramount place in the spiritual life of believers. However, his role in the celebration of worship deserves special attention
On May 15, 2003, Catholicos Garegin II, pronouncing the words of blessing in the name of preserving Armenian culture and traditions, consecrated the Church of St. Sargis, which opened its doors to the Armenian diaspora in the city of Krasnoyarsk
The history of the emergence and foundations of the creed of Islam are of great interest to historians and religious scholars. One of the youngest religions on earth is also one of the most numerous. Her followers exist in every corner of the planet and every year their number continues to increase. More and more people are interested in Islam itself and the fundamentals of the faith in order to understand how they are compatible with the worldview of modern man. In fact, the history of the emergence of this religious theme
In ancient Greek mythology, Pluto was the formidable ruler of the underworld of the dead. We know about him mainly from the works of ancient poets. The article provides a brief overview of the facts of its history
Madhab in Islam is not a norm of behavior, but a kind of "assistant" in solving complex issues and tasks that arise in the daily life of a believer. Depending on the interpretation in Islam, several madhhabs are distinguished, which, despite significant similarities, have certain differences
The article tells about the creation and work of one of the most numerous public organizations - the World People's Russian Cathedral. A brief explanation of the main tasks performed by this structure is given
Namaz is a prayer for Muslims. This is one of the most important foundations of this religion. There are several types of prayers, they are different for men and women. It is important that the time of prayer is strictly observed. How this happens - the article will tell
How to get to the burial place of Blessed Xenia of Petersburg. The history of the construction of the temple at the Smolensk cemetery. Chapel over the tomb of a saint
The Church of the Resurrection of Christ in Sokolniki has a history that is not so long, but rich in events. Unlike most Moscow churches, not only was it not destroyed after the revolution, but it remained active during the years of Soviet power right up to the present day
Do you want to know where the relics of Alexander Nevsky are kept today? Then go straight to the Holy Trinity Alexander Nevsky Lavra. Interestingly, seventy-nine more relics of other saints are located on the lid of the ark. Therefore, when you come to the Lavra, you can see not only the most precious Orthodox relic, but also touch other church shrines. Many say that everyone who comes here with faith will definitely receive the intercession of Alexander Nevsky in good deeds
About 2,500 years ago, one of the greatest spiritual experiences known to mankind began. The Indian prince Siddhartha Gautama Shakyamuni achieved a special state, Enlightenment, and formed one of the oldest world religions - Buddhism
What is a fisherman's ring? This is a signet ring worn by the Pope, depicting a bas-relief of St. Peter sitting in a boat and throwing nets into the bosom of the waters. It can be called, which will be equivalent, the papal ring or the ring of St. Petra
In our time, many people are increasingly beginning to attach importance to the spiritual components of life. The theme of cleaning the clan, that is, the energy channel of the family tree, is also very popular. People who position themselves as experts in this range of issues are advised to conduct various ceremonies, rituals, read slander or pray. What prayers are offered for cleansing the house and family will be discussed below
Designing graves and caring for them is the last opportunity to pay tribute to the departed person. The burial place should have an atmosphere of quiet, light sadness and be convenient for everyone who comes to remember the deceased. According to the established Russian tradition, each grave has a table and a bench where one could sit down
One of the consorts of the great Shiva was called Meenakshi. The temple in her honor was erected about two thousand years ago. It will not be possible to say the exact date, but the first mention of it appeared in ancient Indian manuscripts
Church rings are not only jewelry. This is an attribute of the Christian faith. After all, the phrase "Save and save" is taken from a prayer. With these words, believers turn to the Lord. Consider the features of this ring and how to wear it
The article provides useful information about the purpose and role of wedding icons in family life. The article also provides information about the beginning of the wedding ritual
Holy Tradition is a collection of all oral and written religious texts and dogmas. It contains the foundations of the dogma and religious traditions and rites
Can a man go to church in shorts? It would seem that finding the answer to this question would be quite simple. But the reality is that each clergyman has his own view of this dilemma, which leads to some ambiguity. So let's try to find the answer ourselves
According to the biblical description, on the third day of the act of creation, God created the earth. And in seven days he created the whole world and man. This act is one of the fundamental tenets of the Jewish and Christian faith. The story of how God created the earth and heaven is found in the first book of the Bible, which is called Genesis. But the interpretations of it among believers and non-believers are very different from each other. About this, as well as in detail about how many days God created the earth, - in the article
The chandelier is the main lamp of the Orthodox church. Origin, history, main types of chandelier
Easter is one of the most important holidays of the Christian year. This event is remarkable in that it relates entirely to the miracle of the resurrection of Christ. It is important for any believer to know when Easter will be in 2018 in order to set the heart in advance for celebration and worship
Days of Angel Veronica are celebrated three times a year. You can congratulate the owner of such a beautiful name on July 25, July 30, October 17
The article tells about a prominent religious and political figure of the late XIV and early XV centuries, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia Cyprian, who played an important role in the unification of Russian lands under the rule of Grand Duke Dmitry Donskoy. A brief outline of the history of his life is given
Israel, and in particular Jerusalem - places of pilgrimage for followers of various faiths. Much has been said about the shrines of these God-chosen lands, and we will dwell in more detail on the sacred mountains of these places