Biographies 2024, November

A patron saint is given to each person at baptism. If a person is not baptized, he does not have not only a patron saint, but also a guardian angel. The holiday in honor of the patron saint is called name day or, according to the church, the name day

Any Orthodox Christian should show special love for his loved ones in his home. It is great if the spirit of the family and its community is strengthened by joint prayer at the home iconostasis. First you need to decide which icons must be in the house

The Instruments of the Passion are valuable Christian relics that, according to legend, were related to the death of Jesus Christ. One of them is the famous Holy Grail, the sacred cup in which the blood of Christ was collected. Medieval knights have been looking for this goblet for many centuries, and in the 19th century, several European cathedrals announced their storage at once

A pectoral cross for a Christian is not just a decoration, it is an external sign of the Christian faith, a symbol of that “cross” that a person undertakes to accept from God and carry his whole life courageously and resignedly. Such a sacred item evokes a special attitude and as a gift

Very often you are interested in how old one or another acquaintance from your environment is. There are several ways to calculate or find out, at least the approximate year of birth of a person you are interested in, using some tricks. It is necessary - calculator - access to the Internet Instructions Step 1 Ask age directly, suddenly it is not as terrible a mystery as you might think

In the biography of the "leader of the peoples" Joseph Stalin, there are enough vague episodes that cause controversy among historians. One of them concerns the question of Stalin's actual birthday. During the lifetime of the leader of the Soviet Union, it was believed that he was born on December 21, 1879

Every baptized person who went through the holy rite of baptism in the church has his own heavenly patron - a saint who is a prayer and intercessor with God. Instructions Step 1 Previously, the baby was given a name in the church on the eighth day, according to the church calendar

In Russia, since ancient times, the names of newborns were given on the basis of the church calendar. Nowadays, this somewhat forgotten tradition is being revived and is becoming more widespread every year. Many young couples who become parents strive to give their child the name of the saint that appears on the calendar

Believers, being in the temple during the service, are baptized and bow down in the waist or on the ground. Many people are unaware that they do it at random, and, perhaps, not always at the right moments. Instructions Step 1 To make the sign of the cross, the thumb, index and middle fingers of the right hand touch together, and the ring and little fingers are pressed against the palm

Situations when believers perform church rites without thinking about their meaning and purpose are not uncommon. There are several explanations of the reasons why it is customary in Orthodoxy to be baptized from right to left, and not vice versa

The Creed is the main difference between Orthodoxy and Catholicism. The Orthodox describe in their teachings that the Holy Spirit comes from God the Father, while Catholics believe that from God the Father and from God the Son. Differences in doctrine are an obstacle to the unification of religion, which should not become a reason for mutual hatred and enmity

In the Orthodox tradition, all children under the age of seven who receive the sacrament of baptism must have godparents. However, physiological dads and mothers do not always manage to choose godparents for their baby. The godparents are responsible before God for the spiritual upbringing and churching of an infant receiving holy baptism

Many older people feel nostalgic at the words "school uniform". In the USSR, it was impossible to imagine students in various clothes at their desks. Wearing a uniform at school was justified as the cost was low compared to casual wear

Jehovah's Witnesses is an international religious organization founded in the second half of the 19th century. According to the estimates of this organization, in 2009 the number of its members worldwide reached more than 7 million people. Jehovah's Witnesses:

On January 19, on the great feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, Orthodox believers come to the church to collect holy water. But what can I say, according to beliefs, all the water on this day becomes holy, and those who collect it at home or in any clean body of water can freely use it all year along with the one brought from the temple

The sign of the Cross is one of the visible evidences of a person's faith in God. It is believed that people are baptized and pronounce the name of God in order to attract God's grace of the Holy Spirit. Why are people baptized?

In the Orthodox tradition, it is considered wrong, and sometimes even blasphemous, to be baptized from left to right. To a person who is far from religion, the strictly defined order of imposing the sign of the cross may seem only superstition, but for a true believer it is always important to observe established traditions

The sacrament of confession, along with baptism, communion and wedding, is one of the main rites of the Christian church. According to the Holy Scriptures, it is supposed to come to confession from the age of seven and further throughout life, up to the deathbed

In Christian culture, confession is one of the seven sacred Sacraments, in which a person, a sinner in his essence, tells about his sins to a clergyman, receives visible forgiveness and is invisibly cleansed of what torments and prevents him from living

When pronouncing a word, a native speaker rarely thinks about its origin. However, the history of some words is still an unsolved mystery for etymologists. For example, the name of the coin is "kopeck". For the first time a penny appeared in Russia in 1535 as a result of the monetary reform of Elena Glinskaya, who was the mother of Ivan the Terrible

The word "role" comes from the French emploi, which means "place, role, position or occupation." In Russian, this word is most often used in relation to theater and cinema actors. Role in the history of theater Amplua is a certain category of roles in which this or that artist most often acts

Gone are the days when most people knew nothing about sects or knew so little that they easily fell for their bait. But, unfortunately, adherents of such religious teachings are finding more and more new ways to involve naive students in their ranks

"Repentance" is the Slavic translation of the Greek word "metanoia", literally meaning "change of mind", "change of mind." This is a state of mind that includes not only regret and regret for the mistakes and failures made, but also a strong will to correct, the determination to fight against bad inclinations, sin and passions

If there is sin behind your soul, if your heart is heavy, if you want to understand yourself, it's time to go to confession. Repent of bad deeds, pray, ask for forgiveness - God listens. Confession concept Confession is understood by the church as a conversation with God, in which the confessing person talks about what weighs on his soul, asks for help

A special sacrament of communion with God - confession - consists in the fact that a person repents, revealing his sins to the priest and making a promise not to commit sins anymore. A converted person has many questions about how to prepare for confession

Many people are mistaken, believing that they do not commit sins since they do not kill or steal. The list of sins and falls listed in world religions is very significant. This is envy, and vanity, and foul language, and pride, and ingratitude to God, and cowardly silence, and non-observance of fasts, and despair and disbelief in God in difficult times, and much more

New believers are often uncomfortable meeting a priest because they do not know exactly how to approach him. However, you should not be embarrassed. A priest is a spiritual shepherd, and it is important for him to help his parishioners. It is necessary Knowledge of church etiquette Instructions Step 1 When meeting with a priest, it is not customary to say "

Orthodox Christians are usually very sensitive to everything related to the church. The parishioners treat candles and other goods bought in church shops with extremely respect. And this is quite understandable, since the ritual of consecration fills the object with heavenly grace, marking it for the service of the Lord

Perhaps, as soon as you want to confess, thoughts come to your mind about the priority of solving everyday problems or that you already visit the temple quite often. The sacrament of confession is repentance before God, so it should not be avoided

One of the main rites of Christianity is the sacrament of confession. According to the Bible, it is necessary to start confessing from the age of seven until the end of life. To avoid mistakes during this ceremony, you need to carefully prepare

The sin of adultery is one of the deadly sins and the violation of the seventh commandment. However, as the Holy Fathers wrote, “there are no unforgiven sins - there are unrepentant ones”. Repentance should be sincere and active - you need not only to realize your guilt before the Lord and people, but also to do everything so as not to fall into sin again

Sooner or later, this question arises for everyone who acquires an icon or receives it as a gift. And really, how to properly arrange it in the house in order to offer prayer to the Lord and not break any sacred laws? After all, prayer is a kind of sacrament, and any sacrament should be performed in the appropriate place, and not anywhere

A special type of church service, prayer is called a prayer service. They are of several types: holy water, with an akathist, that is, with the reading of a special sequence in the service, glorifying the saint of God, a holiday or an icon of the Mother of God, gratitude and supplication

Dua is prayer, request, supplication, invocation to Allah. As the Hadith says, Dua is the weapon of any Muslim. Through dua, you can ask Allah for yourself, for your brothers and sisters, but you should know that Allah is unlikely to accept a prayer if it is insincere, if a person is sinful, does not follow the Koran and leads the wrong way of life

In monasteries, very different people are saved from worldly vanity and problems - of different ages, social status, education. The abodes welcome almost everyone. Most of those who come to the monastery are strong and active people, because life in the monastery is difficult both physically and spiritually

In every Orthodox home, a place of honor should be given to icons, regardless of the status and condition of the family. It can be a modest shelf or even a whole iconostasis. The location of the icons in the room is not random, the red corner should be located in a certain place so that household members can turn their thoughts to God and direct good thoughts to heaven

If a girl has both parents in the Islamic faith, she becomes a Muslim by birth. However, some people belonging to other religions, or even atheists, come to the decision to convert to Islam as an adult. On the one hand, this is not difficult to do

For a person who has just come to faith and started attending services, the question always arises: is he doing the right thing, is he right about what is happening around him. A person who has started going to church must understand for himself that when he is going to church, he is going to meet with God himself

The Orthodox pectoral cross, or as it is also called “vest,” is called upon to be an assistant in the transfer of illnesses and adversity, protecting in difficult life situations and from unkind people. That is why many crosses have the inscription “Save and preserve

Becoming on the path of faith and righteousness is a serious step for many people. If you are a Muslim, then according to religious customs, you must do five times a day prayer - namaz. Instructions Step 1 Remember when to perform namaz

The Koran is not only the Holy Scripture of the Muslim religion, but also one of the main literary monuments of mankind, the focus of its religious and philosophical thought. Even if you are not an adherent of Islam, but are interested in the history and culture of the Middle East, then you just need to learn how to read the Koran correctly

People go to the monastery with very serious intentions in order to improve themselves, to acquire the virtues of obedience, humility, and patience. All these virtues are tested in the person himself, and this requires strong faith. Almost all monasteries accept novices and novices, they need people who visit their monastery with good intentions to pray, work, and obey

The patriarch is the highest rank of the church hierarchy, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church. Therefore, referring to him, both orally and in writing, one should observe generally accepted dogmatic rules. Instructions Step 1 Before you start writing a letter to the Patriarch, you need to clearly imagine the subject of your appeal to him

The Assumption Fast is one of the oldest Christian traditions. It was erected in honor of the Dormition of the Mother of God, which is celebrated in a new style on 28 August. This strict fast lasts two weeks. Throughout the entire time, believers are prohibited from eating animal products

According to church tradition, the pectoral cross should be consecrated in the church. The cross itself can be bought at any jewelry store. Consecrated crosses are sold in church shops. Orthodox Christians believe that the blessed cross protects against unclean forces

The Honey Savior combines the day of the All-Merciful Savior and the Most Holy Theotokos, the origin of the honest trees of the Life-giving Cross of the Lord and the historically significant event for Russia - Baptism. The Orthodox Church celebrates the Honey Savior on August 14 in a new style

Muslims consider Ramadan to be a month of atonement, mercy and abstinence from carnal pleasures. As soon as a young crescent moon appears in the sky on the last day of Sha'ban, Great Lent begins. Allah is watching the believers at this time and decides their destinies

Very often, confused and not finding a solution to the problem, a person turns to God and the Saints for help. When family problems and conflicts arise, people ask for help from Saint Matrona, since she is the patroness of family peace and the keeper of the hearth

According to your faith, it will be rewarded to you. It is necessary to remember the traditions of our ancestors and learn how to properly treat icons and their placement in the house. Follow some tips and you will be fine. Instructions Step 1 Since ancient times, Christians have prayed, turning to the East

Matrona of Moscow, or, as she is also called, Matronushka, is a Russian saint who from an early age possessed the gift of perspicacity. And now thousands of people from all over Russia come to the relics of Mother, and many claim that they receive real help from her in solving everyday problems

Each house is a small temple. And it should have its own iconostasis. But you cannot hang icons just so that it is beautiful. There are certain rules for placing shrines in the room. It is necessary - sheet of whatman paper

Every year at the end of August, Orthodox people celebrate a bright religious holiday - the Apple Savior, which is included in the twelve most important events of the liturgical church year. Gardens and vegetable gardens on this day are strewn with ripe apple fruits, from which excellent pies and delicious jam are obtained

Frankincense is a substance derived from the aromatic resin of some plants in the Mediterranean region. Since ancient times, it has been used as a means of fighting evil spirits: it was believed that the smoke formed when burning pieces, frightens off all kinds of evil spirits

Why is it customary to light candles in Christian churches? This custom has its origins in ancient times, when Christianity just arose in the Roman Empire and was severely persecuted. The Christians of that time were forced to meet and conduct services in secret, in underground quarries (catacombs)

The answer to the question of how to choose a rosary depends on the purpose for which the rosary is planned to be used. After all, if a few decades ago, rosary beads were considered an exclusively religious attribute, now rosary beads enjoy a reputation as a stylish and at the same time functional accessory

For various reasons, people turn to holy relics. Someone is looking for a miracle, hoping for help or healing. Some are attracted by ordinary interest. Someone is in awe of a piece of ancient history. However, regardless of the goals pursued, certain rules must be followed in addressing the shrine

Life sometimes develops in such a way that we cannot be present at the burial or burial of a loved one or a person we know. But soon there may appear a desire to pay the last honors to the deceased, and here the problem of finding a burial place arises

Believers, entering the church, kiss the icon. But putting candles at the altar and applying to the icons should be correct, with prayer and bows, observing customs and not interfering with other worshipers. Where and how to kiss the icon and in what cases it is necessary to touch it only with the forehead, the priest can tell, before or after the service

The pectoral cross is worn on a person during the Sacrament of Baptism and is worn on the chest for the rest of his life. The crucifixion is a symbol of commitment to God, to the Orthodox faith. This sign helps in troubles and difficulties, strengthens the spirit, protects against demonic wiles

Marriages between people of different nationalities and different religions have long ceased to be something unusual and exotic. In some cases, the husband and wife live happily, raising children. However, there are many directly opposite examples, when marriage did not bring happiness to either husband or wife, and ended in a breakup

Palm Sunday, or the Lord's Entry into Jerusalem, in the church calendar of Christians is one of the brightest holidays. On this day, believers remember how Jesus appeared in Jerusalem on a donkey on the eve of his last Passover. Palm Sunday is a rolling date, but this holiday is always celebrated exactly one week before Easter

Easter is a great Christian holiday symbolizing the Resurrection of Christ. Before Easter, a strict fast lasts, which lasts seven weeks. This holiday is not attached to a specific date, because every year it happens on a different day, but certainly after the vernal equinox

The Easter service in the church starts at midnight and lasts until the morning. Its beginning marks the beginning of the holiday. The Easter service is special - it is festive and light. After her visit, my soul is light and somehow especially solemn

Communion is one of the main Sacraments in the Orthodox Church. It is very important for every Christian to partake of the Saints of the Blood and Body of Christ, because at the same time he is not symbolically, but actually united with God

Easter is one of the main and most revered holidays for Christians. On this day, they remember the feat and miraculous resurrection of the Savior, who endured death torments for people, giving people hope for a better life after death. According to a long-established tradition, Easter is always celebrated on Sunday

Holy Week - this is how the last week of Great Lent is called in Orthodoxy. Every day is endowed with a special meaning in it. So, on Thursday, according to tradition, Christians do a general cleaning of the house. That is why he is called the Pure (Great)

Easter is a special holiday for Christians, symbolizing the victory of life over death. Therefore, the service on this day is different from the usual prayer service. People go to the temple not to repent of their sins, but to express their joy in the resurrection of Jesus Christ

The place where the icons are located in the room is sacred to the home. This place protects both the room and the whole house from unclean forces that may try to visit the apartment. Therefore, you need to know a few simple rules for how to arrange icons

There can be only one reason for going to a monastery - the desire to serve God. “If anyone wants to follow Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross and follow Me,” says Jesus in the Scriptures. Neither the desire to escape from life's failures, nor material difficulties can be a reason for voluntarily leaving for a monastery

The cross is a symbol of the Orthodox faith. Church shops and jewelry stores offer a huge selection of cross stitches. Believers often have a question about whether they correspond to Orthodox canons, how to choose the right cross for the neck

Morning prayer is a prayer in Islam performed from dawn to sunrise. Otherwise it is called Fajr, which is translated from Arabic and means "dawn". Instructions Step 1 First, the worshiper must stand up and turn in the direction of the Revered Kaba, located in the city of Mecca

Prayers for the consecration of icons were included in the missal only in the 17th century. It was then that non-canon pictorial images began to appear. Therefore, before blessing the icon, the priest checked whether it was possible to do this

Holy water is not just the water that you brought from the temple. It has healing properties, provides relief from ailments and can even heal diseases against which medicine is powerless. However, it is necessary to use holy water correctly, since in inept hands it may have no effect and lose its healing properties

Patron saints are asked to intercede in prayer before God. On the day of the angel (name day), when celebrations are held in honor of the saint chosen as the patron saint, it is advisable to commune and confess. The patron saint of a person is considered to be a saint whose name he received at baptism, or whom he chose on his own

Holy water has healing properties, it is believed that it helps with various diseases and misfortunes. Someone can deny this fact, it is their right. But any Orthodox person should know where to draw holy water, when to take it. Instructions Step 1 When a family is unhappy, in despair people immediately want to go to church, pray and get holy water

A church is a special, sacred place in the territory of any city or village. That is why you should know and strictly follow the rules of conduct in it. This is especially true for people who rarely visit temples and do not very often attend services

Psychic abilities, also called superpowers, are inherent in each person to a different degree. Only in some people these abilities are in an embryonic state, in others they are more or less expressed, and only in very few people these abilities are manifested vividly, and their presence is beyond doubt

Jewelry with the faces of saints and words of prayer appeared a long time ago. These are rings, signet rings, pendants, bracelets and other jewelry. They serve as amulets for believers. They are made from precious metals and cheap alloys so that everyone can buy the product they need

In Christianity, since ancient times, there has been a tradition of prayer for the living and the dead. Every Orthodox person always has the opportunity to join this church prayer in the church. For this very purpose, a so-called note (or notes) is served in the church for the liturgical commemoration of the living and the dead

For many believers in our country, the church is a sacred place. As in any other public place, the church has its own norms and rules of behavior, which everyone must adhere to. Unfortunately, not everyone knows what to do in church, how to behave correctly, etc

Any person, even an atheist, may have a situation when he needs to go to church and attend the service. In order not to offend the feelings of believers and not to show yourself as a person of low culture, you will need to follow the rules and meet the requirements for the appearance and behavior of parishioners

In accordance with the prevailing foundations, Orthodox people respectfully treat the deceased and everything that remains after them. In this regard, there is often a misunderstanding of whether it is possible to wear things after a deceased person?

The home altar is a place for prayer and meditation. For centuries, in Russia, the main, large, saint or red was called the corner in which the home iconostasis was located. The goddess or the kyot (kivot) was hung on the east side, just as the altar was placed in the church, since the East in the Christian tradition has a special symbolic meaning

An invisible companion who can come to the rescue in almost any, even the most difficult moment, help find a way out of the most incredible situations, solve important problems - an angel with the status of a guardian accompanies a person throughout his earthly life, guiding him on the right path

Nowadays it is fashionable to classify ourselves as agnostics. At the same time, only half of the newly-minted agnostics have any idea what it is. Many people confuse agnostics with atheists, which is fundamentally wrong. The emergence of the term "

Among the various adornments, items related to religious traditions occupy a special place. They are credited with certain properties and capabilities, the ability to protect and protect their owners from troubles. A ring designed to save and protect The ring "

Folk omens have evolved over the course of many centuries. People watched nature, animals and events that led to certain consequences. Many conclusions and assumptions have survived to this day practically unchanged. For example, the loss of a pectoral cross or the sudden fall of an icon is necessarily associated with bad news

Saint Matrona's oil is a miraculous remedy that helps children recover, girls become pregnant, heal wounds and cure various diseases. The holy woman of the Russian Orthodox Church, Matrona of Moscow, whose real name was Nikonova, really lived and worked miracles, had the gift of foreseeing events

In the Christian Orthodox tradition, there are two types of clergy: white and black. The first is understood as the clergy who are married, and the second are those who took monastic vows. Hieromonks in the Orthodox Church are priests who have taken monastic tonsure

The Christian Church is very important in the fulfillment of the matrimonial duty. However, a question may arise regarding the Orthodox tradition of entering into intimacy by spouses during fasting. This is especially interesting for the novice Orthodox or those who are curious to lift the veil of uncertainty in the marriage of Christians

If a Christian is asked if he is going to go to church at Easter, the answer is often positive. However, most people go to the temple on the eve of the holiday to consecrate food. Christians who are in the church stand at the Easter service, which lasts all night

You can often hear that it is forbidden to work and wash on church holidays. And if the ban on labor activity seems to many to be simple and understandable, then why not wash? Do I need to walk dirty during the holidays? In fact, you need to understand this a little differently

On Sundays, a special service is celebrated in all Orthodox churches - the Divine Liturgy. It occupies a special place among all Christian divine services. The peculiarity of the Divine Liturgy is that it is during this service that the Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist (communion) is celebrated

Folk omens warn that the loss of a pectoral cross is a bad sign. However, if you understand and carefully study all the interpretations of such an event, then the main thing in this case is to take certain measures. Folk omen The popular belief that the loss of a pectoral cross portends trouble is the most common

Ritual purity is one of the prerequisites for performing namaz. Therefore, the prescribed obligatory elements of ablution should be known to every Muslim and Muslim woman. There is full and small ablution. Complete ablution Full ablution is called ghusl

The saints help in everything, including in such an important matter as study. Knowledge is light. And the pursuit of knowledge, as well as obtaining good results, is undoubtedly a godly business. One can and should ask the saints about success in studies and good luck in the exam

Palm Sunday is one of the Christian holidays that symbolizes the Lord's Entry into Jerusalem. According to the Bible, the inhabitants of Jerusalem greeted Christ by holding palm branches and olive branches in their hands. They covered the path along which the savior walked

If you are a baptized person or are just going to be baptized, you must wear a pectoral cross. But before putting it on, the cross should be consecrated in the church. You can buy it in a secular jewelry store or in any church shop. By the way, in churches, churches and chapels, crosses are sold already consecrated

World religions have their own individual attributes. However, some accessories are the same and do not depend on creed. These include the rosary. They are present in many religions, varying slightly in appearance, materials, and the number of beads

As a rule, icons are present in the homes of Orthodox believers. It doesn't matter if they are big or small, bought on their own or inherited. In any case, icons are a window to the higher heavenly world through which communication with God is carried out

The desire to go to the temple often arises spontaneously and can appear both in the early morning and late in the evening. But the doors of not all churches at this moment may be open. To prevent such a nuisance from happening, you need to know in advance the opening hours of a particular church

Muslims begin to carry out funeral rites as soon as it becomes clear that a person is on the verge of life and death. These rituals can only be performed by persons with a clerical rank. First, the dying person is placed on his back so that his legs are turned towards Mecca

According to tradition, a Christmas dinner (or supper) should include at least twelve dishes, according to the number of Christ's Apostles. One of the main ones is kutia (kolivo, kanun, sochivo) - porridge made from wheat, rice, barley or other cereals with the addition of honey, dried fruits, nuts, poppy seeds and other additives

Ilya (Elijah, Ilyas, Eliyahu) is a biblical prophet who lived in the kingdom of Israel nine centuries before our era. The Russian Orthodox Church honors his memory on August 2, and this day never goes unnoticed by the media. The reason is that the paratroopers celebrate the same date as their professional holiday - Ilya the Prophet is considered their heavenly patron

Traveling around the world, a person can not only look at the life of different people, but also try it on for himself. To be Aboriginal, live in a distinctive home. Rent a castle to feel like a noble person. Well, monasteries will help you to avoid worldly bustle

The miraculous icon of the Mother of God called "The Tsaritsa" was painted in the 17th century. This small image of the Blessed Virgin is known for the healing of cancer patients, therefore pilgrimages of believers who yearn to receive mercy from the "

Saint Andrew of Crete is glorified among the saints of the Orthodox Church as an outstanding saint. This great righteous man lived in the 6th-7th centuries from the birth of Christ. Orthodox believers know Saint Andrew of Crete as a great devotee of piety and prayer before God

The church life of a Christian is subject to special laws. Its rhythm is largely determined by the schedule of services - both annual and daily. It is very important for a person who has recently come to faith to understand this. The schedule of services in Orthodox churches is subject to the Typikon - Church charter

Most established religions have their own symbols. In Christianity, for example, it is a cross symbolizing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. But the crescent and the star are traditionally considered Muslim symbols. These religious signs began to be used in the design of architectural structures about a thousand years ago

The tradition of dyeing eggs goes back to ancient times. The eggs symbolize the beginning of a new life, the resurrection of Christ, and the red color is a symbol of blood, the sacrifice that the Son of God brought for people. There are several methods for dyeing eggs

With the revival of Orthodoxy, icons are increasingly seen in the homes of Russians. Traditionally, it is believed that it is better to pass them on by inheritance or to give them away, so the icons are usually bought as a gift for pious acquaintances, their children or their godchildren

For Christians, holy water is one of the symbols of their religion. The baptism of Christ symbolized a new birth, cleansing from sins and life from a new leaf. All people pass through this during the sacrament of Baptism. Drinking holy water supports the physical and psychological health of Christians

The period from the Bright Resurrection of Christ to Krasnaya Gorka is called Easter week (Bright Week) in Orthodoxy. These days are characterized by mass festivities, as well as their own signs and traditions. Throughout Easter week, special liturgies are held in Orthodox churches

Modern Orthodoxy forbids wearing a cross and an icon at the same time. The cross is a distinctive sign of a believer, one of the main symbols of the Orthodox Church, therefore it must be worn constantly and it is not recommended to take it off

Visiting the graves of deceased relatives and friends is a religious duty of the love of living people to the dead. There are many traditions among the people regarding behavior in the cemetery. Some of them are mistakenly attributed to the Christian interpretation

In the Intercession Monastery in Moscow, the relics of St. Matrona of Moscow are kept. Every day for many decades, a stream of people has been flowing here. Some of the newcomers are asking for health for themselves and their loved ones, some for help in finding the missing, some for patience and good for the entire human race

Good Friday is the most mournful day of the church year for Orthodox Christians. On this day, believers remember the trial of Jesus, his mockery and beating, execution and painful death through crucifixion. A bit of history According to the Bible, on this day, the captured Jesus appeared before the Sanhedrin - the highest judicial and religious body of ancient Judea

Every pious Orthodox Christian strives to observe the fast. In addition to many-day periods of abstinence for a Christian, there is a fast on every Wednesday and Friday throughout the year (except for continuous weeks - Trinity, Svetlaya, Christmastide, the week before Maslenitsa and Maslenitsa itself)

For many centuries, Easter has become not just a church, but a world celebration, which is celebrated by almost every person who believes in God. Every Easter we hear the phrases "Christ is Risen!" and "Truly he is risen!"

Funeral is one of the most difficult rituals, which is accompanied by a huge number of superstitions and other rituals. So, in particular, at a funeral, it is customary to throw a handful of earth on a coffin, lowered into the grave. Everyone performs this ritual, but most people have no idea about its original background

Armenia is a small country with a population of about three million. Located in the Transcaucasus. The Republic of Armenia was founded in the IV-II centuries BC, it is rich in its traditions, history, culture and religious beliefs. The religion of Armenia is very diverse

The feast of the Epiphany in the Orthodox Church is considered one of the most important. It reminds us that Jesus Christ, being sinless, was baptized in the waters of the Jordan River. After that, the Holy Spirit descended from heaven to Christ in the form of a dove

People have problems with work for various reasons - someone cannot get a decent job, someone is dissatisfied with their existing position or salary, and someone generally sees themselves in a different direction, but cannot quit their old job, fearing to stay without money

An old legend says that Satan created the mirror in order to corrupt the minds and souls of people through it. The attitude towards mirrors has changed over time, but in some rituals and traditions, the mirror is associated with a negative impact on the soul, including for the deceased person

From the point of view of the Church, suicide is considered the most serious sin. Suicides are not funeral services, funeral services are not served for them, they do not pray for the repose of their souls during services, and in pre-revolutionary Russia they were even buried outside cemeteries

Unfortunately, nowadays it is simply impossible to imagine a memorial meal without alcohol. The presence of vodka on the table is a must and a sign of good taste. But few people think that the commemoration with alcohol is unacceptable in the Christian tradition of commemoration

Eggs and Easter cakes are considered the main treats of the Easter table. There is a tradition not only to paint eggs for Easter, but also to consecrate Easter foods. Often, even those people who do not profess Christianity come to church on a certain day to bless Easter eggs and cakes

Holy water is a great Christian shrine, therefore a Christian's attitude towards it should be very reverent and pious. Water can be sanctified in temples and springs. At the request of people, a priest can consecrate water almost at any time, since there is a certain rite for this

Christianity is one of the largest world religions along with Judaism, Islam and Buddhism. Christianity got its name from the name of the founder Jesus Christ (Christ means "the anointed of God") from Nazareth. The basis of religion is the life story and covenants of Jesus, whom Christians recognize as God's son and Savior (messiah)

The icon of the Mother of God "Fadeless Color" is one of the oldest, most beautiful and mysterious icons that are rarely found in churches. Nevertheless, she is dearly loved by believers who pray in front of her for the purity of their thoughts and the acquisition of spiritual strength to overcome various trials

For the birth of a child, relatives and friends of the family try to choose a useful and unforgettable gift. To protect the baby from illness and trouble, an icon is presented. She will become a reliable protector and assistant for life. Only close people can give an icon to a newborn:

The attitude to religion is a question so complex that it is simply impossible to exhaust it with two points of view “I believe” and “I do not believe”. There are many positions and the difference between them is insignificant so much that you cannot figure it out without a dictionary

There are only four official religions: Islam, Christianity, Buddhism and Judaism. Each religion has its own direction. Christianity, for example, is divided into Orthodoxy and Catholicism. However, the most widespread in the world are unofficial religious communities - sects that have nothing to do with religion

Islam quite clearly regulates not only the religious, but also the secular life of its adherents. For example, a real Muslim woman must follow the rules and customs of her religion every day, both in thought and in life. Instructions Step 1 The behavior of a Muslim woman should depend on who she is with at the moment

Contrary to the popular belief that women leave for a monastery after the strongest emotional turmoil, there are many strong personalities among the nuns who came there by vocation, with a desire to serve God, to devote their whole lives to this

On Epiphany, it is customary to plunge into an ice hole or pour cold water over them. Believing Christians do this to keep religious canons. Until now, theological disputes do not subside: whether dousing, along with sprinkling, can be considered a full-fledged form of baptism, or is it absolutely necessary to dip your head three times

For a believing Orthodox person, the memory of the departed consists in the prayerful remembrance of the deceased relatives and loved ones. There are certain funeral prayers, among which the reading of the Psalter for the departed occupies a special place

Many believers strive to get to this temple, because it is located in the heart of the country. The Cathedral of Christ the Savior is considered the largest Cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church, as it can accommodate up to ten thousand parishioners at a time

Since the appearance of the first religious education, there have always been those who tried to make religion more “correct”, “true”, “true”. Reformers, schismatics, adherents of seceded religious movements were earlier declared heretics, later - sectarians, and the new teaching - a sect

In the 70s and 80s, many boys were called Sergei. It was a fairly popular name at the time. In principle, it is understandable: Sergei is a rather harmonious name, in addition, it goes well with many middle names. Name days - what is it?

There are certain rules and norms of behavior in a home with a deceased person. Everyone should know about them, they should be strictly observed. All this will allow not to cause any inconvenience to the loved ones of the deceased, as well as not to hurt their feelings

The Orthodox church calendar is replete with many holidays, which are memories of the most important events in New Testament history. On July 7, Orthodox Christians solemnly celebrate the birthday of St. John the Baptist. John the Baptist bears this name because he baptized Jesus Christ himself in the Jordan River

Often spouses, already desperate to find the desired child, decide to turn to the Lord and his saints for help. If people have never gone to church or participated in church life before, many questions arise before them: To whom should they pray for the birth of children?

The word "clear" comes from the Greek for "lot." In Christianity, this is what the clergy was called. That is, the community of parish clergy. Their appearance, duties and norms of behavior are regulated by the rules of the Ecumenical Councils

Wicca is a Western neo-pagan religion based on a reverence for nature. Wicca gained popularity in 1954 thanks to its creator Gerald Gardner, a retired civil servant. At first, Gardner called his religion "witchcraft" - it was a secret and ancient teaching

Father Oleg Stenyaev is an Orthodox priest, missionary, preacher and publicist. Religion entered his life as early as childhood - Oleg's entire family was Orthodox. Stenyaev's current theological interests are sectarian studies and non-traditional religions

Among the numerous monasteries near Moscow there is a monastery, which is often compared with the Trinity-Sergius Lavra itself. This is the pearl of the ancient Zvenigorod - the Savvino-Storozhevsky monastery, founded at the end of the XIV century

At all times, the most irreconcilable differences between atheists and believers arose, oddly enough, because of the attitude towards miracles. The first exclaimed: “Vraki, this cannot be. This is contrary to the laws of physics! " The second were indignant:

Someone else's soul is darkness. This is stated in a well-known folk proverb. And it is not easier for a person to understand his subconscious. Igor Kapranov is a famous rock musician who left the stage and went to a monastery. Childhood and youth Irresponsibility of parents negatively affects the fate of children

Alexander Khinevich at all times was distinguished by a strong faith. At first I believed in aliens. Then he believed in his ability to heal the sick. The activity of Alexander Yuryevich was met by his supporters favorably, which prompted the healer to create a religious trend

The story of the great martyrs Natalia and Adrian unfolded at the dawn of the 4th century, during the reign of the Roman emperor Maximilian Galerius, in the interval from 305, when he became Augustus, to 311, when he died of cancer in Nicomedia

In ancient Russia, works of art were usually not signed. It was believed that the only creator of everything is God, and man only fulfills his will. But thanks to the annals, the names of the best artists remained in history. One of them is Theophanes the Greek

In all people, without exception, a terrible "splinter" called condemnation has stuck. Condemnation is considered a sin that not everyone is in a hurry to confess. The overwhelming majority are satisfied that they did not kill, steal, or offend, and this sin is often forgotten, considering it insignificant

Srila Prabhupada is famous for preaching and promoting the Krishna consciousness movement. To this end, he traveled the globe 14 times, and also visited Russia. Srila Prabhupada is a famous Vishnuite. He talked about this teaching to people around the world in the 20th century

The Feast of the Entry into the Temple of the Most Holy Theotokos has been celebrated since ancient times. Earlier on this day it was customary to pray in the temple, and during the day to visit each other, ride a sleigh and bring cherry twigs to the house

Every adequate person in life requires moral and ethical support. Most often, people find such support by believing in God. Benny Hinn, one of the Protestant preachers who brings the basics of the faith to those in need. Starting conditions According to some experts, the birth of a person can be regarded as a small miracle and great luck

He believed that the Lord himself saved him from the delusions that the Roman rulers imposed on Catholics. Having understood, he promoted his ideas and ruthlessly punished dissidents. Finding a new path is always full of risk. Few people manage to avoid repeating all those mistakes for which their predecessors are condemned in the fight against the ills of society

John Paul I - Pope, was the head of the Roman Catholic Church for 33 days. In the entire history of the papacy, it was the shortest of the pontificates. Today he is considered the last Italian pope and the most mysterious pope of the 20th century

One of the kindest holidays is celebrated on July 8th. Family Day officially began to be celebrated in Russia quite recently, but this holiday has taken an honorable place among others. How did this holiday come about? Family Day officially became a holiday only in 2008

The annual Orthodox calendar has four posts. Each one precedes one of the main church holidays. Great posts are called Great, Rozhdestvensky, Uspensky, Petrovsky posts. The main feature of the Peter Lent is its completion on 11 July

Pavel Adelheim went through severe trials in his life. His close relatives were repressed. The future priest spent part of his youth in de facto exile in Kazakhstan, where his mother lived after his release. Adelheim chose the ministry of the church as his life's work

Scientific discoveries are made after many years of painstaking work. Sometimes the insight comes to a scientist by accident. There are no strict rules in this process. Brian Greene was fond of mathematics, but became famous in the study of outer space

How and to whom to pray for the treatment of the stomach: gastritis, ulcers and other, including cancer, diseases? How and how much is it appropriate to ask the saints for healing? How is it possible to obtain the desired recovery? It is customary in the Church to pray for the diseases listed in the announcement to the saints:

Archpriest of the Russian Orthodox Church Vsevolod Chaplin adopted religious ideas as a teenager. Having become a priest, he actively participated in public life, more than once expressed his own position in relation to a variety of social phenomena

The per capita income of the population is not just an indicator of the economic situation in the country. Calculation of the average per capita income for a particular family can determine whether this family is included in the number of low-income families

An identification code or individual tax number is an important document in the modern world. Without it, we cannot get a loan, issue a notarized power of attorney or purchase and sale, donate and other actions. Despite the fact that obtaining an identification code is a voluntary procedure, it is required in many instances

Internet correspondence has greatly simplified the very fact of communication and communication between countries. But to receive a "live" letter from a friend is pleasant to everyone. Moreover, if the message came from abroad. In order to send a response, it is important to know the rules for filling in the addresses on the envelope

Since ancient times, a huge number of nations and nationalities have lived in Russia. At the same time, the majority of Russians have a benevolent attitude towards the most diverse peoples inhabiting the country. In addition, the presence in Russia of a large number of nationalities is legally enshrined in the Constitution

You can find a person in the Moscow region using sites that provide similar services, as well as independently, for example, through social networks. You can also contact the police station if this is your relative and he is missing. Instructions Step 1 Start searching for a relative or acquaintance with whom you have lost contact on social networks

The baptism of Rus is not without reason considered one of the greatest events in the history of our state. It was it that put an end to paganism and approved Christianity as a single religion in Russia. At the same time, baptism was of great importance for the unification and formation of Ancient Russia as a strong, cohesive state

In modern society, there is such a concept as "civic duty". It means the desire of a citizen to comply with laws and establish justice in the society around him. The emergence of civic duty Throughout the history of mankind, social relations have not ceased to improve

There are many different professions in the world, and there is one that absolutely all people respect - this is the profession of a chef. It is rather mysterious, because few people know what responsibilities the main person in the restaurant's kitchen has

Among the many TV series of our time, "Doctor House" occupies a special place. This picture was and is watched by millions of viewers not only in the United States, but throughout the world. Many Russian TV series fans are also fans of this picture

There are many mystical series about vampires, werewolves and other creatures. Very often, the paintings show the relationship of ordinary people with representatives of dark forces who have gone over to the side of good. The series "True Blood"

Gross output refers to the generalizing indicators of the results of the economic activity of the organization. It characterizes the volume of production of an enterprise in monetary terms. The cost of gross production is calculated as follows

Today, the use of alcoholic beverages is widespread almost throughout the world, despite the two and a half million deaths it causes each year. The latest data allow us to make a ranking of countries by the amount of alcohol consumed per capita

Law and regulation have not always existed. At an early stage in the development of human society, relations between people were regulated by oral prohibitions and restrictions. And only with the complication of the social structure and the emergence of the foundations of statehood, it became necessary to consolidate the rules of conduct in the form of written laws

Unfortunately, the likelihood of purchasing a low-quality, defective product is quite high. But in this case, any buyer is protected by the federal law "On Protection of Consumer Rights" and he always has the opportunity to return the defective product to the store and demand its replacement or refund of the money paid

Rospotrebnadzor is a federal service established in 2004 in the course of administrative reform. It was created with the aim of protecting consumer rights and monitoring various spheres of life. Instructions Step 1 Rospotrebnadzor now performs the functions of previously existing services:

Annelise Michel is a young German girl who is notorious for being possessed by demons and died after being exorcised on her. Her story is still controversial both in secular society and in religious circles. It is not known for certain whether Anneliese suffered from a mental illness or was really possessed

Without building an effective model of communication between the authorities and society, as well as without forming a loyal public opinion, it is impossible to ensure stability in society and legitimize the actions of the authorities. It is the poet that politicians attach such great importance to working with public opinion

Lost contact with relatives, old school friends, coworkers, or just people who are dear to you and were once close? There are several ways to find a person, even if you only know his last name. Instructions Step 1 Refer to the Internet resources, with its help you can find almost everything or everyone

In post-revolutionary Russia, name days are no longer synonymous with birthdays. Prior to that, the names of children were given by priests in honor of the saint, whose memory was marked on the day the child was born. Thus, the saint became the patron and protector of the baby, his guardian angel

Many dream of living a long time, while maintaining a sound mind, good spirits and body. The number of centenarians on the planet is growing rapidly. In Russia, the Caucasus region is traditionally famous for those who have stepped over the 100-year mark

Flowers are one of the most popular gifts all over the world. They are presented with or without reason, thrown at the feet of actresses, handed over to happy brides, in mournful silence they are folded at the foot of the monuments. They can express gratitude, regret, delight, and respect

The rules of table etiquette are a delicate matter, and not everyone knows in what order to correctly lay out knives and forks. But the question of whether the fork should lie up or down with its teeth rarely arises. If the fork is not wrapped in a napkin, then it is placed on the table with the teeth up

The main difference between an open letter and an ordinary one is publicity. The authors of such appeals strive not only to convey any information to the addressee, but also to make it available to the public. Therefore, an open letter is the letter that was submitted for free reading by everyone:

Any citizen of the Russian Federation has the right to contact the president. You can simply send congratulations on the holiday, and if you have a very difficult life situation and you are unable to solve it yourself, you can write a statement or file a complaint with a request to restore and protect your own rights, freedoms and interests, as well as interests and freedoms other persons

Sooner or later, everyone can face the problem of exchanging goods or returning them to the store. Often, the procedure for exchanging goods is accompanied by conflicts on the part of the seller in relation to the buyer, and in this regard, you should know that the exchange or return of goods to the store is governed by the law "

Business correspondence is an indispensable component of the production activity of any organization, enterprise, company. Like any other procedure, it is regulated. Certain requirements are imposed on the content and design of an official letter

The religious organization Jehovah's Witnesses operates in more than two hundred countries around the world and has over five million followers (according to other sources, the number of members of the organization exceeded seven million in 2011)

Thanks to the Internet, there is now no need to waste ink and paper, buy envelopes and stick stamps. All the words you need can be written in an email. But high technologies still do not allow sending, say, oranges via the Internet. In some cases, a postal address is really necessary

With the ubiquity of e-mail, many have stopped writing letters and sending them in envelopes. We prefer a fast and convenient way to communicate in the virtual space. However, it is impossible to send a virtual parcel or parcel post. And sometimes you just want to please your loved ones with a "

To tell some news to relatives or friends in another city or country, you can use the phone or the Internet. And even a few decades ago, the most popular way of transmitting a message was mail. Not surprisingly, many people now don't know their zip code

When you write the address to which you should send a parcel, parcel post or letters, you usually need to indicate the postal address, including the postal code. And this sometimes causes problems: not everyone knows their own index. Instructions Step 1 If you are in your own apartment, look for utility bills or phone bills:

With the help of mail, you can send and receive letters, parcels, money orders, as well as subscribe to magazines, newspapers, books, etc. As a rule, there are several post offices in each district of the city. Finding what you need will not be difficult

Reporting is considered one of the main genres in journalism. Working on it requires thorough preparation and can take a lot of time. But a competently and skillfully written report can make an indelible impression on readers and remain in their memory for a long time

With the introduction of automated systems for sorting shipments, the indication of the postal code has become a kind of guarantee of the speed of their delivery. Indeed, a detailed address, including street, house and apartment, becomes important to the postal service only at the very last stage of delivery

Even in peacetime, hundreds of thousands of people go missing. Someone has been the victim of an accident. Someone suffered from a bandit attack. Elderly people are lost as a result of multiple sclerosis or sudden amnesia. The loss of a loved one is always an unexpected and hard blow for his relatives

The postal code is necessary to quickly determine the region to which the letter is being sent. It is by postal codes that our letters are sorted automatically. If the postal code is not indicated on the envelope, then the machine will not be able to correctly determine the address of the post office that is assigned the recipient's address