Religion 2024, October

Bishkek is rich in sights, and one of them is the Resurrection Cathedral. Bishkek last year began the restoration of its shrine, turning it into one of the most beautiful buildings in the city

The article tells about the miraculous Andronikovskaya icon of the Mother of God, the authorship of which is attributed to the holy Evangelist Luke. A brief overview of the events associated with its acquisition in Russia and the subsequent mysterious abduction is given

At the end of the summer of 1846, the hieromonk was appointed as an assistant in the clergy of Elder Macarius. But poor he alth at one moment became a threatening factor for the life of St. Ambrose. It was at this time that he accepted the great schema without changing his name. He is taken out of state. And he lives at the expense of the monastery

In this article I would like to talk about such a thing as proskomedia. What it is, what this term means, how everything happens during this sacred ceremony, as well as many other information can be found in the text below

Was the Buddha a believer? Buddhism is a living teaching. Who are lamas in Buddhism? Ranks of Tibetan monks. How are the supreme lamas, including the Dalai Lama, chosen? Can an ordinary person rise to the rank of Dalai Lama? When did the Dalai Lama first incarnate?

The Old Orthodox Church is one of the largest offshoots of the Old Believers. In what position are the adherents of this religion now?

In this article I would like to talk about what a synagogue is (this is a Jewish house of prayer). More details about this, as well as about the structure of these temples, about the various nuances of the Jewish faith - everything can be read in the text below

Perhaps the most beautiful of the seven sacraments of the Church is the wedding. It is shrouded in some kind of mystery, secrecy. God brings together two hearts, two souls. A man and a woman - now they vow to be in joy and sorrow, in we alth and poverty, to live in love, mutual respect and support each other throughout the long journey of their joint stay on Earth. How can young people prepare for this sacrament? This will be discussed in the article

All Christians firmly believe that in prayers one should ask God for their family and friends to find happiness and faith. But a special place is occupied by prayers for parents, because they are aimed at protecting those who gave life. In confirmation of this, the Bible has beautiful words: “Honor your father and your mother, so that your days on earth, which your Lord has given you, may be long.”

Who and how to pray for your family? Are there special prayers for the he alth of the family? Are there prayers for the repose of the family? Is it possible to pray for the family? Who should do it? Are the laity allowed to pray for the family? Answers to these questions in the article

In the Christian church, picturesque images of the Mother of God, Jesus Christ and various saints are called icons. These are sacred items. They serve for the religious honoring of deities. During prayer, the feelings and thoughts of believers are certainly directed to the images on the icons

During the reign of the pious Empress Elizaveta Petrovna, the residents of Kaluga acquired the miraculous image of the Most Holy Theotokos, called the Kaluga Icon of the Mother of God. It is discussed in this article

Name day is a holiday that is also called Angel Day. In essence, it is dedicated to the saint, whose name a person is named. Such a saint of God is considered a heavenly patron and intercessor before God for all who are named after him. Accordingly, the name day holiday is a purely Christian tradition. So it does not make sense to mark it for those who hold different views. Below we will consider what days George's name day falls on

There are a large number of revered images of the Virgin, as for many believers she is support in various life situations. This article will consider the Cypriot Icon of the Mother of God in its various versions, since there are quite a few images that came out of this island

This extraordinary man dedicated his entire adult life to God and science. This love absorbed Alexei Ilyich Osipov without a trace so much that he never worried about such earthly goods as money, fame, or even the birth of his own children. Despite the fact that the professor's faith is strong and unshakable, he refused to take the priesthood, explaining that his true vocation is teaching

The article talks about such a pernicious phenomenon as sectarianism. A brief overview of the main features characteristic of most sects and their generally accepted classification is given. There is a more detailed discussion about the sects "Jehovah's Witnesses" and "Unification Church"

Many people are familiar with the word "discord", which usually serves as a brightly colored, expressive definition of something like confusion or disharmony. But not everyone knows about the origin of this term. We will cover this question in this article, we will try to answer the question of what katavasia really is

Before giving an answer to the question of how to get rid of the sin of pride, it should be noted that pride and pride are not the same thing. Pride is, in general, the most common property of any sinner. We all fall into pride from time to time. Pride is that great degree when this sinful passion turns into a dominant characteristic of a person and fills it. These people usually do not hear anyone, they say about such people: “There is a lot of pride, but little intelligence”

The Chernihiv Icon of the Mother of God is known for its power and miracles of healing. In particular, the holy face helps if a person has mental disorders. Even Ambrose of Optina pointed out such properties of the face of the Chernihiv icon. An article will be devoted to the description of this shrine

Brahmins or, as they are also called, Brahmins, have long been considered the highest stratum of society in India. Brahmins, kshatriyas, vaisyas, sudras - who are they? What weight does this or that varna have in society? Who are the brahmins?

Kaluga occupies one of the leading places among the most popular tourist destinations in Russia. In this ancient city, there are many ancient and magnificent temples. Below will be a description of the most significant and beautiful Kaluga churches

Ancient Olympus… Which of its inhabitants do we know? An ordinary person can only name Zeus or Jupiter

Words have great power. In a difficult moment, when other methods are powerless, we turn to the Almighty, saying the words of prayer. Regardless of the meaning of what we ask for, it is important to remember that it must be done sincerely. Prayer before the battle is a protective prayer with which, in all ages, men turn to heaven in order to return unharmed

The name day is the day on which every person celebrates the day of his baptism. The tradition of celebrating this day has come to us since the 17th century. During this time, traditions and rituals were formed

People believers and atheists respect religious holidays. There are few who try to defame them, rather do not notice if the Lord is not in the soul. More often people wait for them with the hope of improving circumstances or getting rid of hardships. With these bright aspirations, they celebrate great holidays. Take, for example, Baptism. Everyone tries to stock up on water on this day. Do you know how to pronounce the prayer on Epiphany night? What to do so that the whole year you have help Ang

How to get to heaven? Many people ask themselves this question, but it is very difficult to find a definite answer to it

Many people from different peoples of the world and cultures have at all times wondered who God is. Have people seen him? Namely, who has seen God? And so on. In the Holy Scriptures, the Bible, it is said that it is impossible to see God. But at the same time, it tells about the personalities who saw Him

What is the Kaaba? What is the history of the origin of this ancient structure and what does it mean for Muslims today? The Black Kaaba is a temple whose history goes back to the time of Adam and Eve

Who are atheists? Some of the greats said that atheism is just another religion. There is a sound grain in this statement: believers believe in God, and atheists - in godlessness and the power of science

From this article you can find out how the suicidal are commemorated, where they are buried, how relatives can help them in the afterlife. And also what happens to the souls of those who voluntarily die. Also, this has been happening more and more lately

Now there are quite a lot of religious people in society. But there are no less opponents of religion. Someone laughs at the faith of others, considering it stupidity. Someone adheres to his opinion: to laugh - does not laugh, but does not approve. And someone is frankly surprised: what religion? 21st century in the yard, comrades. Why is religion needed? Let's talk about it in the article

The Nizhny Novgorod Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary has an unusual appearance for Catholic churches. The fact is that it is located in a small building where once there were stables, on the territory of the former possessions of the Shchelokovs. However, its interiors are decorated with beautiful sculptures and stained-glass windows, and an organ plays during services

The mention of the martyr is in different biblical stories. So, stories about the righteous can be found in the epistle of the Apostle James. But more complete information is contained in the biblical book of Job

Every person who travels along the Golden Ring of Russia knows that in many ancient cities there are majestic monuments of architecture. Among them is the Nativity Cathedral (Ryazan)

According to one Tibetan legend, when the Divine Sage achieved Perfect Awakening, he was presented with eight symbols called auspicious. Now they are very popular both in Tibet itself and in countries where Buddhism came along the northern branch. These signs are very ancient and are present in religions such as Hinduism and Jainism

This article is about apocryphal religious literature. It explains the main meanings of the term "apocrypha", briefly discloses the nature of the phenomenon and provides relevant examples

The article tells about the Church of the Mother of God "Merciful", which is located in St. Petersburg, in particular about its historical past and modern purpose and restoration

If a person is baptized, he receives a new name - in honor of one of the saints. And he can turn to this saint, always counting on his patronage. However, the question may arise: how to recognize your saint, to whom to pray?

Thinking about how to consecrate an apartment, one should abandon thoughts of prestige and other vain motives. However, it is not a sin if the icon is beautiful

If a parishioner, especially an elderly one, feels worse, then any priest will bless him to change his diet, and allow him to decide for himself when you can eat fish in Lent