Religion 2024, July

Islamic architecture is usually easily recognizable due to characteristic vaults, specific domes and, of course, minarets, which we will briefly discuss below

Islam is one of the world's religions, which has more than one billion followers around the world. In this article, we will touch on one very important concept of this teaching, namely, we will try to answer the question of what is hijra

Whether or not God exists has been debated for hundreds of years. Believers diligently argue their views, while skeptics just as diligently refute them. In this article, we will touch on 5 proofs of the existence of God by Thomas Aquinas. We will also look at examples of refutation in order to clearly understand the strengths and weaknesses of this system

It's not a secret that Jerusalem is a place of concentration of shrines of many religions, especially Abrahamic - Judaism, Christianity and Islam. One of these places of pilgrimage is the famous Mosque of Omar, which will be discussed in this article

In most religious teachings and beliefs, there is a category of initiates who spend their days devoting their entire time to religious practice. To do this, they give up marriage, secular careers and the usual entertainment for the laity. They call such people monks from the Greek word "monos", which means "one". They will be discussed further

Religion is an integral part of human history, and contrary to the statements of many ideologues of atheism, religious beliefs are far from a relic of the past. They largely shape modern reality and influence the course of history. We will talk about what religious belief is, how it arose and how it developed in the world, and in particular among the Slavs, in this article

Orthodox rituals, as you know, are quite bright. Among its mandatory attributes is the censing ceremony, which we will discuss in more detail below

What was the sun god in Egyptian mythology? What other gods of the main luminary were in the ancient world? You will find answers to these questions in this article

It cannot be argued that one faith is good, and the second cannot reflect the truth, because everyone sees the world in their own way, and this cannot be a source of condemnation. In India, the divine Trinity is known: the god Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. The first one is the creator of the universe. The word "brahma", or "brahma", is translated from Sanskrit as "priest" and carries the beginning of all beginnings

The cult of the god Krishna is very common not only in Asia, but also in Europe. About what this idol looks like and why the whole world was carried away by his story, the material will tell

God Rama is a famous Indian deity. This is an avatar of Vishnu, that is, his incarnation in human form. He is revered in Hinduism, known as an ancient Indian king who ruled in the ancient city of Ayodhya. It is believed that he was the seventh avatar of Vishnu. Descended into the world about 1.2 million years ago. Most Hindus believe that Rama was a real person, a king who ruled most of modern India from his capital

What should be on the altar in preparation for the episcopal service? The Gospel, the antimension and the altar cross should be on the Holy Altar. Where does the history of the emergence of this great Christian shrine lead? What do we know about altar crosses? What are they like?

Novotorzhsky Borisoglebsky Monastery is one of the oldest and most beautiful Orthodox monasteries in Russia. Its founder was St. Ephraim in 1038. This happened during the reign of the Kyiv prince Yaroslav the Wise (almost at the same time as the foundation of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra), and the monastery itself is the third since the beginning of the appearance of monasteries in Russia

Mark the Gravedigger exhausted himself by wearing heavy iron chains on his belt and drank just as much water as a small recess of a copper cross, which was 235 by 165 mm in size, could hold. Blessed Mark spent day and night in unceasing prayer observing strict fasting, as the Lord Himself

From ancient times, we see the image of the rich and influential ruler Martha Boretskaya, the posadnitsa, who wanted Tsar John III himself to reckon with her. The history of the Nikolo-Korelsky Monastery is closely connected with her and her sons, who became locally venerated saints. Their memory is honored on April 16

In the Indian pantheon, the gods are revered as Murti. These beings are either aspects of the Supreme Brahman, avatars of the Supreme Being, or essentially powerful beings known as Devas. Terms and epithets in various traditions of Hinduism also include Ishvara, Ishwari, Bhagavan and Bhagavati

Not everyone knows that Buddhism is one of the religions widespread in our country. But there are not only believers, but also special institutions for them. In this regard, the question arises of what the Buddhist temple is called. Traditionally they are called datsans. Especially a lot of them are in the Trans-Baikal Territory. Not only about how Buddhist temples are called, but also about their features will be discussed in the article

Each of us is probably familiar with the phrase "for all the will of God." And many, most likely, thought about it. If we understand it literally, then it turns out that all aspirations of a person, his desires and prayers have no independent meaning. Let's try to understand this, as well as in some expressions related to it

The Transfiguration Cathedral in Gubkin takes the second place in size, second only to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Acquaintance with this attraction will be fascinating and informative. Provided information to visit the shrine

In the minds of people, in mythology and religion, the existence of absolute good has always assumed the obligatory nature of universal evil. Therefore, if there are ministers of good, that is, the Lord, and the true church, then there is also the army of the devil, the "synagogue of Satan." The personification of world good is the image of Jesus, and evil is embodied in the image of the Antichrist. He is the antithesis of the first, "the ape of Christ." About who the Antichrist is will be said in the article

What does the word "gluttony" mean? It consists of two parts. The first of these is the "womb". This is an obsolete bookish word that means the same thing as the stomach. And also it is used in a figurative sense, in stilted speech, meaning the inner part of something. The second part - "pleasing" - is also an outdated word that was used in common parlance and in this case denoted the beneficial, positive side of something, something that can be beneficial

The article tells about the Vyshensky Assumption Convent, which is currently operating in the Ryazan region and its history is closely associated with the name of an outstanding Russian religious figure of the 19th century, Bishop Feofan (Govorov). A brief overview of his past and present life is given

Saints are not born, they become throughout their lives, setting an example for others, tirelessly serving the Lord and doing good deeds with meekness and humility, not seeking worldly recognition and rewards for them. Trifon Vyatsky was such a person. His biography, on the one hand, is full of ambiguities related to the periods of wandering, on the other hand, quite a lot is known about the saint

The uniqueness of the Assumption Cathedral in Tashkent lies in the very history of its creation. Initially, it was a small cemetery church, bearing the name of St. Panteleimon. Now the center of Orthodoxy of the whole country is concentrated here

For centuries, the Orthodox faith has been an important part of the national culture, as well as one of the main factors that unite Russian society. After the most severe persecution that the church was subjected to in Soviet times, today in Russia there is a revival of churches and monasteries everywhere. Togliatti does not stand aside either. One of the signs of the revival of church life was the founding of the Holy Resurrection Monastery in Tolyatti

Sludskaya church in Perm named the famous monastery, erected in honor of the Holy Trinity. It adorns Mount Sludka, occupying a central place on the city map. The building belongs to the architectural monuments, the time of which was the end of the 19th century. The temple enjoys great respect among the parishioners, its doors are open daily. How to find the church and what do the visitors say about it?

The proposed article tells about the icon, called "Saved the Good Silence", on which the Son of God appears in the guise of a Bright Angel - the way He is usually represented before descending into the world and incarnating from the Blessed Virgin Mary. A brief description of this very rare image is given

The Iberd Monastery in the Ryazan region was erected in honor of Alexander Nevsky. This historical monument is today known as a monastery for women. Let's turn to the origins of the creation of the shrine, study the features of the building, offer a schedule of worship

An important part of church services is the prayer canon - a rule according to which songs are read in a certain order, designed to glorify a church holiday or holy names. The content of the canons varies depending on the day of the week. Every day they sing the glory of the Mother of God, Jesus and the Guardian Angel

The article is about the St. Eliseyevsky Lavrishevsky Monastery located on the territory of Belarus, founded in the second half of the 13th century, and after several decades received the status of a lavra

Almost two centuries ago, Emperor Nicholas I was given the project of the Kazan Cathedral in Stavropol for consideration. The sovereign partially approved it, ordering the architect Alexander Ton to remake the facade. After appropriate corrections, the project was approved and the construction of the tallest building in Stavropol began. The Cathedral of the Kazan Mother of God was erected for centuries, and therefore all the inhabitants of the city took part in such a charitable work, from eminent merchants to ordinary residents

Many people try to join the life of a true Christian, but they do not always have the knowledge of how to fast before confession and communion. But it is the communion that is the long-awaited grace from God himself, which makes it possible for a mere mortal to come closer to Jesus the Savior

In Russia currently there are a large number of monasteries restored from ruins after the "management" of the revolutionary masses. And many of them are named after the icon "The Sign of the Most Holy Theotokos". It is executed in the Orant style, i.e. with arms outstretched to both sides, symbolizing prayerful intercession. Each Znamensky monastery has its own history, and it is never prosperous. However, common to all monasteries is the moment of the revival of practice

On the picturesque bank of the Yauza is the ancient Andronikov Monastery. In Moscow, it belongs to the main shrines and is considered one of the most ancient buildings in the capital. Above the territory of the monastery rises, admiring with its exquisite architectural forms, the most ancient temple - the Cathedral of the Savior. Address of the Andronikov Monastery: Moscow, Andronevskaya Square, 10

Holy - St. George's Convent is a unique man-made landmark. It has become not only a place of hermitage, but also a concentration of powerful energy that gathers good and positive. Parishioners and pilgrims get an amazing opportunity for healing here. Faith and hope will make any dream come true

Pokrovsky Khotkov Monastery is one of the oldest in the Moscow region, it is over 700 years old. The main shrine of the monastery are the relics of Saints Cyril and Mary. These are the parents of Sergius of Radonezh. Pilgrims regularly come to the Khotkovsky Monastery to bow to the shrine and work for the glory of God

Chimeevsky Monastery is the most famous place in the western part of Siberia. Its popularity is also explained by the presence of a holy spring and a bath here. The story tells about the miraculous case of the appearance of the shrine, there are numerous cases when the local water healed ailments. Let us turn to the history of the creation of the shrine and the appearance of a healing spring here

Holy prayer is the greatest blessing for any parent. You can ask God for everything, because nothing is impossible for Him. We must always pray for the he alth of the child and for family well-being, for financial assistance and for protection from failures, etc. The Lord can do whatever you want at any moment

In the history of the Syandem Assumption Convent there were many events that can be treated differently. On the one hand, the trials that have fallen to the lot of the monastery since its founding can be considered punishment. And on the other hand, the special attention of the Almighty to those who decided to serve Him in these hard-to-reach places. After all, it is said: "Whom I love, I will punish." Today it is calm and quiet here, and nothing reminds of the dashing times when foreigners destroyed temples and killed monks

Czestochowa Icon of the Mother of God - the miraculous icon of the Mother of God. According to the surviving tradition, it was written by the Evangelist Luke. It is noteworthy that a similar legend exists about several more icons, including the Vladimir one. It is considered the main shrine of Poland, one of the most revered shrines of Eastern and Central Europe. Due to the fact that the image has a dark face, it is also known as the "Black Madonna""