Religion 2024, November

Religion is a special type of worldview associated with belief in transcendental forces. The word itself, translated from Latin, means “piety” or “conscientiousness”. Most often, religion is an idealistic worldview based on faith in God. Its main feature is belief in the supernatural

According to legend, the history of this people began on another planet. A duck, living in the constellation of the Nest, flew to Earth and laid several eggs. So this people appeared, judging by their beliefs

Like many other Russian cities, the city of Kursk is famous for its golden domes. Temple of Seraphim of Sarov, address: st. Field 17-6, open daily. The rector of the church is Archpriest Georgy Annenkov

In the history of Christianity there are a great many icon painters. And only a few of them managed to create miraculous images. The Trubchevskaya Icon of the Mother of God is one of these icons. Her story is very interesting

The Prophet had seven children in total. Six of them were born by one woman, the wife of Khadija bint Khuwaylid. The seventh son, Ibrahim, was born by the last wife Mariyat (Mary Coptic). Four of all the children are daughters of the Prophet Muhammad. Three of them died before the death of the envoy. And only one outlived her father by 6 months. All three sons died in childhood. The first baby, Kasim, died when he was 2 years old. The sixth boy, Abdullah, and the seventh, Ibrahim, passed away in infancy

You can talk a lot about this extraordinary place, but it's better to see it all. The fame about the beauty of the complex called the Temple-on-the-Blood (Yekaterinburg) spread far. An excursion here is becoming more and more popular for guests from all over the country and abroad, where the tragic fate of the royal family is known. There are many hotels, sensible advertising and convenient routes are organized. This temple has become the pearl of Russian Orthodoxy

World religion is the religion that is spread among different peoples living in different parts of the world. UNESCO offers the following signs of a world religion: first, it must have followers among a large number of nationalities and in many countries; secondly, to unite people into a greater community

We often offer our prayers to the Lord and the Mother of God, undeservedly ignoring the people who contributed to the coming of the Savior into the world. And their story is as interesting as it is instructive. It is not in vain that the icon "Joachim and Anna" is considered miraculous. Do you know her story? If not, then let's discover together what is the meaning of the icon of Joachim and Anna with the Mother of God, whom it helps, who looks at it with hope

How many children did Adam and Eve have? Everyone asks this question at one time or another. And it doesn’t matter whether we are driven by simple curiosity or we are consciously looking for an answer in order to understand how representatives of different peoples really differ so much

According to some reports, the Republic of Moldova is the most religious country in Europe. Although according to the Constitution it is a secular state. In whom and how do they believe in Moldova? What religion is dominant here? Who is more here - Catholics, Orthodox or Protestants? You will find answers to all these questions in our article

On the territory of Moscow, in the very center, a unique building was built - the Anglican Cathedral of St. Andrew. What is the peculiarity of this church?

Lavra Sergiev Posad is rightfully considered one of the most important Orthodox shrines in Russia. It is revered and called the heart of the Orthodox world, since throughout its history this monastery has shown unbending fortitude and faith. To date, there is the largest Orthodox male monastery

The article tells about St. Catherine's Monastery, located in the town of Vidnoe near Moscow. A brief overview of the events associated with its history, originating during the reign of sovereign Alexei Mikhailovich, is given

Archpriest Oleg Stenyaev captivates the audience with his brilliant public speeches, as he is original in his own way, and everything he talks about cannot but resonate in human hearts. In many unbelieving people, he awakened the true faith in God

Before you consecrate the purchased house, on your own or by inviting a clergyman, you need to find out if this rite has already been performed. Of course, if the house is new, then there can be no doubt that consecration is not forbidden. But when purchasing an old house, this issue becomes important. This is what any priest of a parishioner who comes to him for approval, support and blessing will ask about

The icon of the Mother of God of Minsk is one of the most revered in Belarus. Why is she so famous, we will tell in this article

Arkhangelsk diocese has a rich history. Her education at one time became a necessity due to the promotion of Christianity, and also, in order to resist the Old Believers, to begin the fight against the schism. All this led to the reason for its appearance

One of the most requested and popular prayers is the wish fulfillment prayer. It is pronounced in the temple, looking at the holy face, at home, before going to bed, during work breaks and while traveling, at any moment of life everyone can turn to God with their request

Decades of godlessness have led to the fact that even those Russians who consider themselves Orthodox Christians have little knowledge of Holy Scripture, not to mention the works of outstanding theologians of the past. As a result, they have a lot of questions, the answers to which are extremely difficult to find on their own. Therefore, the word of the wise shepherd is of particular importance. This is exactly what Archimandrite Iannuary Ivliev is

Azerbaijan is a country where people of different faiths peacefully coexist. It can become an example for the modern world, where religion sometimes becomes the subject of armed conflict

Ancient Egypt had a huge pantheon of gods. For each, the Egyptians had the strength and means. But Ra stood out among them - mighty and invincible! It was the Deity whose light illuminated civilization throughout its existence

Recently, Islam has turned from the second world religion into a real ideology. His influence is so strong that many consider him one of the most important factors in politics. At the same time, this religion is quite heterogeneous, and quite often serious conflicts arise between its adherents. Therefore, it will be useful to understand what are the differences between Sunnis and Shiites, the two main branches of Islam

Egyptian civilization is known for having many gods. There was a patron for almost every occasion in life. And death was not without its deities. The Egyptians believed that going to another world is almost the main event in a person's earthly existence. Anubis was his guide on the main journey

Initially, Muslim holidays were the most modest, few and unremarkable against the backdrop of those pompous celebrations that the Christian religion was famous for. Perhaps in those distant times it happened because Islam was and remains the youngest of the world's religions

In fact, the concept of "indulgence" arose when the church owned the minds of people undividedly. That is, it was strictly necessary to perform the rites required by the Catholic Church. Disobedience was unthinkable. What did it lead to?

Remember how people used to walk around the city, who approached every person and asked some strange questions. As a result, the whole conversation came down to God… They insistently asked us to listen to their brief retelling. This, friends, was the Jehovah's Witnesses sect. Today, this, so to speak, religious organization is under a state ban in our country. But first things first

The most famous of the existing legends, which mentions the spear of Longinus, is the biblical story of the murder of Jesus. According to this source, Longinus pierced the chest of the martyr Jesus hanging on the cross with a spear of power (as this artifact is also called). Thus, he deprived him of earthly life

Mormonism is a religious community that emerged in the United States in the 30s of the 19th century. It combines elements of Judaism, Protestantism and other religions. Mormons are members of this community

Among the Troodos mountain ranges in southern Europe is one of the world's most famous architectural monuments - the Kiksky Monastery. In Cyprus, this building is most often referred to as Kykkos, and if you dig into the depths of history, you can find out its full name - the Monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Kykkos

What does the phrase: "Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim" mean? Why do Muslims use it so often and what is its translation?

"Allahu Akbar!" - what does this phrase mean, why do Muslims around the world love to pronounce it so much? What does this formula of the greatness of Allah speak about, what does it call for, what kind of meaning does it carry? The answers to all these questions are in the article

Often people wonder what Eid al-Fitr is. History, rules and features of the Muslim spiritual holiday, customs and foundations - in the text of this article

Temple of all religions in Kazan… It would seem that the very existence of such a complex is already absurd. But the location of this temple in distant and not even well-known Kazan - even more so. Well, why not Rome, or, for example, not Moscow? And yet it exists and has already gained considerable fame

Each religion has its own Holy Book, which contains all the dogmas, morals and history of the people. Since most of the inhabitants of Russia are related to Christianity, their Holy Scripture is the Bible. There are still disputes about how to interpret it: some regard it as a collection of myths, others rely on a reliable historical source, others worship everything that is said there as a law

A very interesting attraction is the Benedictine monastery of Montserrat (Spain). How to get to it, many tourists are interested. It is a religious and spiritual symbol of the province of Catalonia, as well as a major center of pilgrimage. Many artists and sculptors of the 19th and 20th centuries worked on its exterior and interior

So what is female circumcision? Information that will allow many to understand that we are fantastically lucky to be born in a normal society

Christianity is a human religion. The most important thing in it is a person. He is the measure of all things. And what is the Church in the true sense of the word?

People who want to know more about the real culture of their ancestors are interested in their religion. This article answers the question: Svarog - the god of what?

Due to ignorance of the basics of Islam, many people have no idea what jihad is. As a rule, Europeans associate this word with explosions, hostage-taking, while Americans associate it with the tragic events of September 11th. But is it really so? Does the holy book of Muslims really call for homicide? Let's try to figure out what jihad really is

The whole world is gradually divided into those who welcome any vice, calling it the choice of man, and those who strive to live righteously. Unfortunately, the latter are much less