Religion 2024, November

Beautiful churches, active monasteries, holy places revered by believers - all these sights are full of Russian land. Getting into these special secluded corners, a person is reborn spiritually, receives a lot of positive emotions and is healed from mental ailments. On the banks of the mighty Volga, a real pearl of architecture rises - the Makaryevsky Monastery. The Nizhny Novgorod region is famous for its shrines that attract believers from all over the country

The numbers of victims of Stalin's repressions are manipulated, significantly overestimating them. But, nevertheless, there really were many clergymen who suffered, because a significant part of the clergy did not accept Soviet power. For this they were exiled to Siberia, imprisoned and shot. Among the clergy of the highest rank who suffered during the years of repression was the Bishop of Mogilev (in the world, Prince V. D. Zhevakhov)

The article gives an answer to the question of what the "Creed" is, when it was created and by whom. Here is a photo of the text of the "Symbol of Faith". Various information is given about when to pray and to whom

Religious rites and rituals - what is it? Perhaps some believe that only those who are closely associated with religion experience such phenomena. However, in reality, such rituals have long been intertwined with the daily lives of ordinary people. What can we say about a believer, for whom religious customs and rituals are an integral part of life

In the north of our country is one of the oldest and very beautiful cathedrals. Today we will talk about the Znamensky Cathedral of Tyumen. It attracts attention not only with its long history and unusual architecture, but also with unique miraculous images that are carefully stored within its walls

Nizhny Novgorod region is proud of its history. There are many unique and even mystical places, one of which is the city of Sarov. For many years it was forbidden even to mention this place. The location of the city was kept strictly secret. Today, crowds of pilgrims strive to visit such a blessed place and touch local shrines

From the diocese to the metropolis - such a glorious path for 166 years has passed the Samara diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church. The history of the emergence, bishops and modern diocesan administration will be discussed in this article

"The abomination of desolation" is a phrase that occurs repeatedly in Holy Scripture. To interpret this phrase, you need to familiarize yourself with the events associated with it, as well as with the etymology of the first of the two words. Versions about the meaning of the "abomination of desolation" will be discussed below

Perm is located on the banks of the Kama River and is a major industrial and cultural center of the Urals. The city is famous for its high spiritual culture and has several churches on its territory, which have long become Orthodox shrines of the region and are well-known places of pilgrimage for the faithful people of Russia

In this article we will talk about who the guris are in Islam. Most often, this word is associated with some delightfully beautiful girl, but in fact it is a much deeper concept. Let's try to figure it out

In the modern Christian tradition there are many terms that are completely unfamiliar to many. One of these concepts is enthronement - an important church ceremony, which we will discuss in detail in this article

Until now, on the playgrounds of the Soviet era, we can meet carved wooden figures. Now they are perceived as a simple decoration of Russian-style parks, but in fact, the tradition of carving such figures has existed for a very long time and is rooted in the pagan antiquity of Russia. Then these figures were churami of the Slavic gods. We will talk about what it is in this article

In our country, perhaps, every person, one way or another, has come across the concept of “the value of the Christian life” in a variety of situations. Someone shares them, someone categorically rejects them, but it is rare to find an unambiguous understanding of the values that are being discussed. In this article, we will look at what the term "Christian values" means, what they are, and how this concept is changing in today's dynamic world

Original sin in Orthodoxy is one of those provisions that is not clear to a person who is just starting to get acquainted with Christian doctrine. About what it is, what are its consequences for all of us, and also what interpretations of original sin exist in different branches of Orthodoxy, you can learn from this article

There are a great many monasteries and temples in Georgia, and perhaps the most famous of them - Samtavro Monastery - is located in the ancient capital of Mtskheta. This is one of the most revered places for Christians in Georgia. In the article we will tell you more about this monastery complex and its history

Quran - what is it? This question is of interest to many. The answer to it is quite simple. This is the Holy Scripture of Muslims, granted by Allah

The Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in Konkovo is an amazing religious building that has a history of 325 years. The social activities of the church are aimed at children left without parental care, as well as helping the needy residents of Donbass

No one is surprised that holy water is used to treat a variety of diseases, remove the "evil eye", insomnia and anxiety in infants. What explains the fact that, despite all the paradoxicality, its use is often beneficial?

The article tells about the holidays, fasts and continuous weeks established by the Russian Orthodox Church and included in the annual calendar cycle. A brief overview of each of these events of religious life is given, indicating their dates

Practically all Armenian churches in Russia and the world are historical and architectural monuments. All these buildings are unique and unrepeatable. And the rites of the Armenian Apostolic Church themselves differ from both Catholic and Orthodox

Many people know that at the end of Maslenitsa, fasting begins, which continues until Easter. Christians of both directions (Catholics and Orthodox) adhere to it until the day of the Resurrection of Christ. However, for Catholics and Orthodox, fasting begins on different days and has its own name

If you are asked to be a godparent, you must take the offer seriously. You can not choose we althy people as godparents, thinking about material gain. From about the 4th century, they began to baptize babies. Godparents helped raise the child

How to pray correctly for pregnant women, who to contact? This is discussed in this article. Some real stories of miraculous help from above are also given. The material will be useful for both pregnant women and their loved ones. The article contains both the text of the prayer and the icon of the Mother of God "Help in childbirth"

Buddhism is often called the world's oldest religion. Its origin dates back to the sixth century BC. And the debate about the place of origin of this doctrine continues, and is unlikely to ever stop. It is almost impossible to support any version with evidence, because so much water has flowed under the bridge in two and a half thousand years

The moral precepts of Buddhism are known to the public interested in this topic under the name "five shilas". It is a set of rules covering the whole philosophy of this school. Usually they are formed in a negative or prohibitive way. But the main precepts of Buddhism have a positive interpretation. Let's take a quick look at them to get an impression of what they are

What is religious freedom? The Constitution is the document that guarantees both the sovereignty of religion and the independence of conscience. It grants the right to profess personally or in community with others any belief or not to believe in anything. Thanks to this document, you can freely popularize, choose, have religious and other beliefs, and function in accordance with them

People's beliefs in various elements, elements, amulets and talismans are strong all over the world. In many ways, the traditions of even religiously distant peoples are similar, and modern spiritual currents, teaching the knowledge of the Absolute or Universal wisdom, also use amulets that attract fame, material we alth, honor, physical and spiritual he alth, open the doors to Fate and the other half and contribute to the fulfillment desires

Norway is a unique country unlike any other in Scandinavia. Local landscapes fascinate with their harsh and pure beauty, and Norwegian history can be read on long winter evenings, it seems so fabulous and unusual. If you are lucky enough to come here, be sure to visit the city of Trondheim. Its main attraction is the Nidaros Cathedral, to which this article is dedicated

The Cathedral of Toledo in Spain houses more masterpieces of fine art than some European museums. It also has an interesting centuries-old history and complex architecture. For this reason, a detailed inspection of the temple may take at least three hours

One of the most popular questions in the scanwords: "What is the name of the headdress of the Pope?" (5 letters). Many people know the answer and are not confused: tiara. But what it is and when it is worn, we will tell below, as well as other attributes intended for the head of His Holiness

Let's recall the course of Greek mythology in order to single out perhaps the most outstanding character from it. God Hephaestus, indeed, is very different from other representatives of the pantheon. Among the impeccably beautiful, divinely perfect Olympians, the deliberately ugly blacksmith stands apart. However, his strength lies in his creativity. The ability to create, and not the outer shell, made him the most worthy of the gods

Evening prayer for the coming dream is the prayer that every believer should say before going to bed. So, in this article you will find out what evening prayers are, why exactly they are read, and how exactly this must be done according to church rules so that they are said for good

Orthodox priests teach parishioners that sincere prayer for the repose of the souls of deceased relatives and pious commemoration is the best that descendants can give them. After all, the soul of the deceased needs the funeral prayer of his neighbors. Commemoration of the dead is a centuries-old Orthodox tradition. It will include many rituals

The prayer of purification, read by a clergyman over a person after any rite has been performed, is called permissive. It is believed in the Orthodox faith that permissive prayer cleanses the human soul, removes the burden of one's own sins, and delivers from "impurity". What does "impurity" mean in the church concept, we will explain below

The official religion in Greece is Orthodoxy. This country was one of the first to adopt Christianity. However, few people know that the Greek Church has acquired its own specific features, which will be surprising for the Russian Orthodox. This article will tell about them and much more

By diagnosing a damaged aura and its energy centers (chakras), we can come to the following conclusion: if an individual has failures and problems, damage to the biofield is to blame. No need to think that a person is damaged. This is not entirely true. A hole in the aura occurs due to involuntary negativity towards the person, surgery or severe stress

When a person accepts Islam, he is entrusted with the sacred duty of performing namaz. This is the stronghold of the Muslim religion! Even the Prophet Muhammad said that prayer is the first thing a person will be asked about on the Day of Judgment. If the prayer was performed properly, then other deeds will be worthy. Every Muslim is required to perform five prayers daily (night, morning, lunch, afternoon and evening prayers). Each of them includes a certain number of actions called rak'ahs

We have all heard the expression "acquisition of the Holy Spirit". And what does it mean? How to explain it to a person far from the church? Stretching - what is it? Let's start with the fact that the word is rarely used in the world. Explanatory dictionaries explain it ambiguously. Some associate the meaning of the term with receiving, others with self-interest or property. However, the meaning of the above phrase is far from everything material. Let's try to make out whether acquisition is self-interest or receiving?

Today in the world there are more than 800 million adherents of such a world religion as Islam. The emergence of this belief occurred in the distant seventh century AD, but so far it has not lost its popularity and is still relevant. How this religion appeared, we will understand now

Abrahamic religions are theological teachings that at their core have institutions dating back to Abraham, the ancient Semitic patriarch. All these beliefs, one way or another, recognize the Old Testament as a sacred text, which is why they are also called "religions of the Book." Also at the heart of such teachings is Revelation - the proclamation by God to man of His will and the proclamation of the path of Salvation of the soul. In this sense, the Bible (like the Torah) is a fixation, a record of divine Revelation