Religion 2024, November

The question of why women cover their heads in church is often caused by the sincere bewilderment of those who visited churches outside of Russia. For example, it is quite difficult to explain to foreign tourists the need to use public headscarves. Women not only do not understand why this is necessary, but also refuse because of the likelihood of contracting any infections, for example, fungal infections, or for fear of catching lice

The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the oldest place in Voronezh. Peter I once walked here. Solemn services were held here in honor of the launching of the first ships on the water. Now this is a very beautiful place where believers flock from all over Russia, wanting to touch Russian antiquity

The Church of Mary Magdalene in Minsk is an Orthodox parish built in the middle of the 19th century. It is made in the style of classicism, which was a popular architectural trend of that time. About the Church of Mary Magdalene in Minsk, its history, features and architecture will be described in this essay

Confession and Communion are two church sacraments. These are our saving straws. Through the sacrament we are connected to the Lord. And confession helps to cleanse oneself of sins. Both sacraments require a certain amount of preparation, which includes fasting. We will talk about this in the article

What is in common between a hamburger speed-eating contestant who stuffs fifty buns with a cutlet into himself in ten minutes, and a "phytonyash" who drinks vitamin mixtures strictly on schedule? Between a smoker out of boredom and a gamer who spends 6-8 hours a day behind a monitor? All these people are united by the sin of gluttony, no matter how strange it may sound

Smilovichi is a small urban settlement. It is located in the Republic of Belarus. And it is famous for its church of St. George the Victorious. Here are the lectures of the demoniac. The sessions are led by an elderly priest named Valerian. Reviews about this father are the best. And you can be sure by reading our article

The icon of the Albazin Mother of God is not very common outside the Far East. But this does not mean that her story should remain only in Blagoveshchensk. This icon helped the inhabitants of the city to endure during the Russian-Chinese conflict. She helps people to this day. Prayers are served before the image, and the Mother of God does not leave those who ask for help

The Church of the Archangel Michael in the village of Stary Chekursky is located on the territory of the Republic of Tatarstan. Although this church does not have a long history, it is known throughout the district for its peculiarities. About the Church of the Archangel Michael in Stary Chekursky, the history of its construction and unusual facts further in the article

Saint Lydia was the wife of Filitus, who later also received a martyr's crown. The saints lived in the second century after the birth of Christ, under the emperor Hadrian. Filit was a synclitic, that is, a dignitary, an important adviser at the court. Lydia, his wife, raised two sons, Macedon and Theoprepios

Confession and communion are sacraments that help to connect with God. Prayer is required to prepare for such events. What texts to read, and how to properly prepare for the sacraments? This is covered in the post below

The Hebrew name Judas is mostly associated with only one biblical character - Judas Iscariot. Everyone remembers how he betrayed the Teacher for thirty pieces of silver. Therefore, this name, in the minds of most people, is associated with a traitor, a traitor. In fact, this is a stereotype that (like any other) should be got rid of by understanding the true meaning of the name Judas

The article tells about the history of earthly life and the martyrdom of St. Ludmila of Czech, whose relics are still kept in the Prague basilica of St. George and, according to believers, are able to work miracles. A brief overview of the features of the iconography of her image is also given

In our time, there is a growing interest in the architectural monuments of the Russian land and its history. And this is no coincidence. In the age of universal computerization and gadgetization, the demand for simple human values increases proportionally. Traveling to holy places, active and abandoned, is a request of the times, and not a fashionable hobby. The article gives a short historical digression and a brief description of two ancient monasteries in the Novgorod region with different fates

Prayers to Veles were well known among our ancestors many centuries ago, when Christianity did not come to Russia, and the Slavs worshiped pagan gods. Veles - one of the most famous characters in the ancient Russian pantheon, was considered the patron of poetry, storytellers and cattle, was the second most important after Perun

The queen endured many sorrows in her life, was in exile, survived treason. But she kept her faith in difficult circumstances. Therefore, when a person despairs, you need to read the prayer to St. Helena. What helps the Orthodox queen?

The Blessed Virgin Mary is the first nun who initiated a new way of life. Mother of all Christians, the first protector and prayer book for our souls. The epithets of the Most Holy Theotokos always have a superlative degree, because the Mother's sacrifice is not amenable to worldly comprehension and understanding

When does the soul enter the body of a child? The answer to this question of interest to many people today is debatable. Different religions speak of different dates. But for the most part, they recognize that the personality of a person who is God's creation is not limited to following physical laws, that a person always remains a mystery and cannot be defined, like his soul

Vladimir Valentinovich Golovin was born on September 6, 1961 in Ulyanovsk. At the moment he is engaged in spiritual treatment. The Internet is replete with reviews about Father Vladimir Golovin. A huge number of people thank him for healing from diseases. However, negative reviews about father Vladimir Golovin are also found. What is so interesting about this father?

Real reviews of the "Detention" prayer are completely devoid of theoretical reasoning, analysis of the meaning of individual words and other similar nuances. As a rule, people share what is vital and truly important to them. They talk about how they read the prayer, where, how many times, which version of the texts they used. They share their opinions about whether this prayer helped in any way or not. Those who read the “Detention” prayer do not leave lengthy and wordy reviews

Belarus is a multi-confessional state. This country has gone through a difficult period of formation as a nation. Throughout its history, it has been part of one European country, then another, and this has greatly affected the local culture.

How does the church feel about IVF? This question worries many modern believers today, because at present the proportion of infertile marriages reaches 30%. In Russia, this figure is about two times lower, but still remains quite high. A promising method to save a couple from infertility - in vitro fertilization

Winged expressions from the Bible are firmly established in everyday life. They are extremely often used, and not everyone knows where these phraseological units come from. The article will tell about them, explaining the meaning of each phrase

The icon of St. Constantine is an image that was made by different masters who do not adhere not only to one style, but even prescribe their appearance with differences. At the same time, none of the works resembles the preserved Roman busts depicting the emperor. He is depicted with his mother carrying a crucifix, in the form of a strict king with knitted eyebrows, he is written as a young man and an old man. And of course, not a single icon of St. Constantine suggests why this man turned to Christ

The article explains what the Bible is, what are its main parts, and what is included in each of them. A brief outline of the history of the creation of this unique literary monument is given, as well as the difficulties that researchers face when trying to identify the authors of its creation

But the question of who wrote the Bible is not entirely correct from the point of view of believers. Why? Because it would be more accurate to say - wrote down

In the religious culture of countries professing Islam, there is such a thing, accompanied by certain ritual actions, like namaz or canonical prayer to Allah. And although the main book of this religion does not contain any clear rules for performing this sacred act, Muslims have preserved to this day all the elements of the movements of the Prophet Muhammad as his followers

The monasteries of Moscow and the Moscow region have a long history, many of them played a significant role in the events that took place in the Middle Ages on the territory of Russia. All these monasteries are monuments of history, architecture and ancient Russian architecture, some of them are recognized as a UNESCO world cultural heritage

How to behave in Lent (the first day) from a gastronomic point of view? What foods should be avoided? What can you eat during Holy Week?

Among the Buryats one of the most revered goddesses is Yanzhima. Myths tell us that at first chaos and darkness reigned on earth. Seeing this, the wife of Brahma Saraswati (this is the Indian name of the goddess Yanzhima) descended into the world in order to overcome chaos with her knowledge. Yanzhima is still considered the patroness of the arts, sciences, crafts, students, children, and motherhood. Prayers in front of her image help women achieve their cherished goal - to become a mother

When asked in what century Islam appeared, many answer that it is one of the youngest religions, originating in the 6th century AD

With the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Russia in 2003, the construction of a church in honor of the icon of the Mother of God "Life-Giving Spring" in Bibirevo began

Located in the heart of old Moscow, the Mother of God-Nativity Monastery is one of the oldest convents in Russia. Founded at the end of the 14th century and being an integral part of the capital for more than six centuries, the monastery gave its name to two streets at the intersection of which it is located - Rozhdestvensky Boulevard and Rozhdestvenka

In the 17th century, far from us, Estonian shepherds were honored with a wonderful vision: on the top of a mountain called Crane, the Queen of Heaven appeared to them. When the vision dissipated, then in the same place, in a crevice of an oak, they found a marvelous icon of ancient writing "The Assumption of the Most Holy Theotokos." Since then, the mountain began to be called Pyukhtitskaya, which means "Saint" in translation, and over time a convent was founded on its top

Archimandrite Naum Baiborodin is one of the most famous elders of the Russian Orthodox Church, who died in October 2017. What he remembered and what became famous, we will tell in this article

In ancient legends, among the higher powers, some terrible spirits are mentioned, called the gods of revenge, and in this article we will talk about them. It is worth understanding that nothing just happens - everything is natural. If it seems to a person that he got it completely unfairly, then this is not a reason to be angry with the gods, but an opportunity to rethink his own life and his actions. It is possible that somewhere along the way you made a wrong step

Religious education has not yet become widespread. Only a few parents pay due attention to matters of faith when talking with their children. That is why even Muslims get confused when they are asked what is dhikr

A significant role in the Qur'an is allocated to the fate of a woman. She occupies a special place in the history of Islam and becomes an example to follow

The Red Church in Minsk is perhaps the most famous Catholic church in the city. Without exaggeration, it can be called the visiting card of the capital of Belarus. Firstly, it is located directly in the center of the city, right on Independence Square, near the Government House, and secondly, it is really very beautiful, and therefore it is included in all sightseeing tours for tourists coming to Minsk

Do you know what exactly spoils our lives and brings death closer? Not troubles and troubles, but the attitude to the fact of their existence and the likelihood of occurrence. Thinking that something bad will happen, a person suffers immeasurably more than when misfortune happens. Prayers help to cope with fear and anxiety. What is it, when to read them, what are the words? Let's figure it out

More than 15 million people live in modern Kazakhstan, 40 different confessions successfully operate. Religion in Kazakhstan, having deep historical roots, was able today to acquire the features inherent in a developed democratic state