Culture 2024, December

A woman with outstanding beauty and acting talent, a Hollywood star, Clark Gable's wife, Carol Lombard, lived a very short but bright life. Her life was tragically cut short at 33, but she was rightfully included in the "List of 100 Greatest Movie Stars"

On August 7, 2012, the documentary "The Lost Day of War" appeared on the Internet. It is dedicated to the problems of the war that happened between Russia and Georgia exactly four years ago. The creators of the film are unknown; it has already collected tens of thousands of views on YouTube video hosting

The name of the exotic dancer Mata Hari has become a household name, she embodied the archetype of the attractive and deadly spy, "honey trap". She was generously paid for her dancing, but she paid the dearest price herself. Years after her execution, officials admitted that there was no evidence against her, and there was no, her death was the result of political games, but the legend of the fatal seductress is stronger than the dry truth of the official protocols

In the countries of the Orthodox and Catholic Churches, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is one of the most revered saints. For Orthodox people, the most common type of address to him is the recitation of canons and akathist. These prayer chants are distinguished by their special solemnity and special construction of the text, as well as the history of their creation

"Differentiation" is a word of Latin origin. It denotes the difference, dissimilarity, division and stratification of the whole into different parts, stages and forms. Social differentiation - what is it? Social differentiation is a social concept that defines the division of society into groups of people who differ in their social status

For a secular or churchly person, when turning to God, it is important to adhere to Orthodox church rules. To be heard, prayer must be said with reverence and affection. The main thing for a true Christian is that the thought always corresponds to the words, and the heart answers the words of the prayer

Prayer is a conversation between a person and God, communication with the Upper World, with the Masters and with his Supreme Teacher, who led our spirit to Earth to gain experience in a physical body, to improve our spirit and develop willpower and strength of mind

For many people, going to church is associated with a ritual tradition that does not bring any practical benefit to a person. Others believe that the very fact of their coming to church is a fulfillment of service to God. What is “church”?

Recently, the society in which we live has increasingly begun to think about the revival of long-forgotten or lost spiritual values. Now a fairly large number of people have begun to believe in God. In the most difficult moments of our lives, many of us, despite various circumstances, find the strength and opportunity to come to the temple and ask the Lord for help

Monica Bellucci is an Italian actress who has gained immense popularity for her roles in numerous films. Her model appearance also played a significant role. Many fans admire Monica's beauty and femininity. On September 30, 1964, the future talented actress and model was born in a small town called Citta di Castello

Sylvia Wagner, better known under the pseudonym Monica Roccaforte, is famous for her roles in Italian porn films. Her career debut came in 1996. Biography of the actress Sylvia Wagner was born in Poloma (Hungary) in 1971. The young girl was always attracted to dancing, which she successfully practiced

For an Orthodox person, the icon is a great shrine. At the same time, worship itself is given not to the image and material from which the holy image was created, but directly to the person written on the icon. In the Orthodox tradition, the images of the Lord, the Mother of God, angels and saints are invariably sanctified

Fasting is a deliberate decision that many people come to. Petrov post is undoubtedly one of the most significant, it has many rules and nuances. But observing it returns strength and health to a person, fills the body with energy, pacifies and soothes

In the Orthodox tradition, there are four long-term fasts that contribute to the spiritual improvement of a person. On June 8, 2015, the time of Peter's Lent begins in the Orthodox Church, which ends on July 12, on the day of remembrance of the holy chief apostles Peter and Paul

The Nativity Fast precedes the big holiday - the day of the birth of Jesus Christ. Fasting lasts forty days. Therefore, in the Church charter, it is called the Forty Day. The spell (eve of fasting) falls on the day of veneration of the Holy Apostle Philip

In Orthodox Christian practice, there are pious customs of keeping holy fasts. In total, there are four multi-day fasting, one of which occurs during the winter period. This post is called Christmas. The main triumph of the Christian faith in the winter period is the Nativity of the Lord Jesus Christ

An important part of religious life for Orthodox Christians is fasting. But the specificity of the religious calendar is that the dates of fasting can change. Therefore, you need to know how they can be determined. Instructions Step 1 Find out the dates of fixed posts

The problem of how to interest the reader of the text faced authors of all times and genres. Today, almost all methods have been tested and known, it remains only to choose the method that is most suitable for a particular work. Instructions Step 1 Shock the reader

The financial position of any newspaper, whether it is printed on paper or is an electronic mass media, directly depends on the number of its readers. Therefore, increasing this indicator is the main goal of the work of the entire editorial office

Communion is one of the great Sacraments of the Orthodox Church. It strengthens the spiritual strength of Christians, heals mental ailments and testifies to the unity of the believer with the church. It is interesting that in the first centuries, when Christianity was just becoming a religion, a baptized person who did not start Communion at the prescribed intervals was excommunicated from the church and ceased to be considered a believing Christian

Faith makes a person look at life in a new way. Other priorities and goals appear. Prayer begins to provide tremendous support in life. But this raises the question of how pleasing to God is prayer made for money. First, you need to understand what is meant by prayer for money

Alexander Tikhomirov is a freelance photographer and filmmaker. The video blogger became famous after videos on the theme of extrem. He worked on clips of domestic and foreign musicians. The biography of the future celebrity began in 1991

The change of millennia has not been easy for the Russian Federation. Controversial political and economic decisions threw the country from side to side. The last decade of the twentieth century is usually called the "dashing nineties."

The interior of an Orthodox church is usually divided into three parts: the vestibule, the main part and the altar. The altar is the holiest site of the temple. It is there that the miracle of the application of bread and wine to the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ takes place

In the Orthodox Church, Epiphany and Epiphany are one holiday - it is non-transitory and is celebrated on the same date from year to year. So in 2019, the celebration will come as in previous years on January 19. What is the date of Baptism in 2019 for Orthodox Christians and Catholics In the Orthodox Church, Baptism and Epiphany are one holiday, it is intransient, and its date never changes, therefore Orthodox Christians celebrate the feast every year on January

Many parents make an important decision in their lives when they bring their children to the temple for the latter to receive the ordinance of holy baptism. In the Orthodox tradition, there is a practice of choosing godparents for babies, so a completely logical question may arise as to whom it is desirable to choose as “spiritual parents” for a child

The moral need of a loving human soul is the prayerful commemoration of deceased loved ones, expressed in prayer for them. Sometimes the usual prayers for the dead are replaced by other chants. This refers to the period of Easter celebrations

In many Slavic rituals, bread and salt are widely used as a symbol of hospitality and well-being. Salt is attributed to a special miraculous power. It was used to treat people and animals, it was worn on the chest in an amulet as a talisman

For a believer, a holy icon is not just a picture, but a holy grace-filled image. The honor of worship befits not the board itself or paints, not a skillfully painted image, but directly to the person to whom a person turns in his prayers. It is worth applying to icons with a special feeling of awe and reverence, realizing that this is not just a portrait of a saint or his iconographic likeness, but a great Christian shrine, given to a person for spiritual consolation

Various healing and miraculous icons have been known since ancient times. There are many stories and legends that tell how the image of the saint helped people to heal from ailments. At present, all the icons that have the glory of miraculous or healing are known to any believer

In the Christian understanding, alcoholism is considered not just a bodily disease, but also a spiritual one. To get rid of this passion, Orthodox people are advised to resort not only to medical specialists, but also to pray for help in overcoming the disease

The patron saint is an invisible spiritual guide, helper and leader of every Christian. According to religious dogmas, it is given to every person at baptism. A person bears the name of this patron, tries to imitate his feat with his life. Instructions Step 1 Your patron saint's name is your baptismal name

The Orthodox faith allows you to consecrate everything that is necessary for a person's life, including his home. Consecration is a church rite, after which the grace of God descends on a person, his dwelling and his deeds. According to the Christian faith, every person, every animal, every country, city, village or house has its own guardian angels

In the Orthodox tradition, there is a practice of godparents, which is used during the baptism of infants. The godparents are considered the spiritual educators of the child, it is they who are responsible before God for the churching of the baby

Each of us used to go to church for one reason or another. But it happens that someone goes to church for the first time, so how to behave in the temple? If you are going to go to church, then you need to prepare for this in advance

The history of world commercial cinema began in 1895, when the Lumiere brothers organized the first film show in the basement of a cafe on Boulevard des Capucines. Each film lasted no more than 50 seconds. The most popular with the audience was the video "

It is impossible to imagine the performance of a divine service in an Orthodox church without the ministry of a priest. However, the elders of the Orthodox Church not only lead the church service, but with their conversations and advice they help people in their everyday as well as spiritual matters

Excommunication is a measure of punishment for believers found in some religious denominations, for example, Christianity, Judaism, etc. The procedure involves excommunication from church rites or expulsion from the Church as such. Excommunication (excommunication) can be conditionally divided into two categories:

Today Patriarch Filaret is called differently. A talented priest who has made a fast-paced career, or an impostor, whose ambitions have caused the schism of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. At birth in 1929, he received the name of Mikhail Antonovich Denisenko

Since ancient times, faith has been an integral part of the spiritual life of an Orthodox person. An example of fortitude, courage, and humility of the saints of the Russian land gave him hope for prosperity even in the most difficult times

The small town of Jenne is considered the oldest not only in the Republic of Mali, but throughout the entire west of the continent. The town did not receive any special development. Further French colonization of Mali did not bring benefits to civilization

One of the main requirements of Islam is regular prayer. This is the name of a strictly regulated order of prayer. It is prescribed to turn to Allah five times a day - at dawn, at noon, in the afternoon, at the end of the day and at night. It is believed that a Muslim who correctly performs prayers is forgiven all minor sins

Islam - one of the world's religions - translated means "obedience", "surrender to God." Islam was formed in the 12th century in the sermons of the Prophet Muhammad. Currently, a fairly large number of girls living in the Russian Federation want to become Muslim

In Christian liturgical practice, there are many different types of church services. They accompany a person from the moment of birth until death. On their last journey, Christians accompany their relatives to the funeral service. In this rite, the main prayer is the prayer of permission

Candlesticks symbolize spiritual height, and the illumination of the entire temple is Divine light. A burning candle speaks of cleansing, and wax "melting" under the flame of a candle characterizes a person's compliance to faith. The fire of the lamps burning in the temple symbolizes love for God and neighbor

During the Soviet era, the history of religion was often overlooked. Now changes are taking place, for example, according to new educational programs, schoolchildren can study this subject already in the fourth grade. Adults, on the other hand, are guided by self-education

Sometimes life poses difficult problems when the usual methods of problem solving do not work. At such moments, you may want to turn to a healer or a clairvoyant, but how to find a good specialist, and not a charlatan? Where to find a healer?

The graceful porcelain figurines delight with their beauty - but their cost sometimes goes off scale. And this is not surprising. After all, even a serial figurine is a handmade thing, the manufacture of which sometimes takes more than one day of painstaking work for the masters

Great Lent is a time of special penitential services in the Orthodox Church. This is no coincidence, because the Holy Forty-Years set a person to repentance. The naming of the Lenten service "Mary's standing" is more popular than the statutory one

The Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos is one of the twelve great Orthodox celebrations called twelve. In addition to the divine service dedicated directly to the Assumption of the Mother of God, in many Orthodox churches there is also a special rite of the Burial of the Most Holy Theotokos

Unemployment is one of the most pressing problems of any society built on the principles of a free market. But to a greater extent, this phenomenon affects the economies of transition type, which are characterized by the formation of labor and labor markets

The choice of a profession in some cases turns out to be very difficult. This is especially true for people who are interested in several areas of activity at once. Your zodiac sign can tell you which profession to choose. Professions for the first six characters Aries are suitable for activities that require a quick reaction and involve significant physical activity

The wedding is one of the seven Orthodox church sacraments that believers can start. Otherwise, the wedding is called a church marriage, in which the newlyweds testify to their love before God. A wedding is not only a very beautiful and solemn divine service

The small German town of Ulm with a population of 120 thousand people, located on the Danube, in southern Germany, is famous for its history. It is considered one of the most ancient cities in Europe, has existed since 854. This city is home to the world's tallest oldest Lutheran cathedral, the spire of which has risen 161 meters

There are many parables about the futile attempts of man to understand the mystery of the existence of God in any of His incarnations. Nevertheless, these attempts not only do not stop, but often become the reason and motive for maintaining the faith and staying in a religious environment

Attending a temple and church services imposes certain rules of conduct on parishioners. But you need to be able to distinguish the church charter from simple superstitions and a false interpretation of Scripture. When Temple Visit Is Not Allowed For many people, visiting the temple is an opportunity for repentance, prayer, requests and strengthening of strength

The Christian Church has never denied the difference between a man and a woman. For the modern world, which seeks to erase these differences, this approach often becomes a pretext for accusations of "discrimination on the basis of gender

Many people only notice the negative things that happen to them in life. They focus on what they don't have. They forget to thank the Lord. Whatever emotions you feel, thank God for everything he has given you. Instructions Step 1 Think about what was and is good in your life

The form of addressing a Christian clergyman has been formed since the beginning of the existence of the religion itself. Today, despite the schism, the priests of Orthodox, Catholic and other churches can be called the same titles. Instructions Step 1 Western films and some Soviet Westerns instilled the opinion that Catholic priests should be called "

The believer comes to the temple, prays in front of the images about his problems, the state of his loved ones, asking the Almighty for protection and help. But is he doing it right, and how should an Orthodox pray for the Lord to really hear him?

It has long been known that the fulfillment of desires is not the work of wizards, but our own. People themselves should try to fulfill their desires, and not expect mercy from nature. Therefore, everyone who aspires to something has a problem - how to speed up the fulfillment of desire, how to make everything that is conceived come true quickly?

In ancient Japanese culture, swords played a special role. In honor of the swords, temples were erected, weapons were sacrificed to the gods, they worshiped him, they admired him. For samurai, the presence of edged weapons was an indicator of their high status

How to handle icons An icon is primarily a sacred object. This is not a picture, an icon is a holy image,. helping a person to look into the upper world during prayer. In addition to reverent attitude, a person has a duty to preserve their physical nature

The Holy Grail is a symbol of prosperity, endless life and prosperity. Items similar to him in magical properties exist in the mythology of various peoples. The symbol of the Holy Grail exists among many peoples, but the legends about it differ

Early in the morning of March 5, 1953, the head of the Land of Soviets, Joseph Stalin, died. But even 60 years later, the death of the "leader of the peoples" was still under the veil of secrecy. As, in fact, almost all life. And it is hardly possible to find out this secret of secrets

Choosing godparents for a child is not the easiest task as it might seem. After all, the godfather must necessarily meet a number of requirements that are presented to him by the church. Therefore, you need to think very carefully about who you are going to appoint as the spiritual parents of your child

Ancient Russia was baptized in 988 by the Grand Duke of Kiev Vladimir. On this day, July 28, Orthodox believers celebrate the anniversary of this event. Soon after the Christianization of Rus in 1054, a split occurred between East and West, dividing the church into Eastern (Orthodox) and Western (Catholic)

In the Christian tradition, there is a teaching about special church sacraments, during which divine grace descends on a person. In Orthodoxy, there are seven sacraments, one of which is the Eucharist. The Eucharist is one of the sacraments of the Church, during which the real essence of the Body and Blood of Christ the Savior is miraculously applied to the essence of bread and wine

Almost every person, when he hears the word "wedding", imagines a church illuminated by sunlight, a beautiful bride who walks arm in arm with her father along a long aisle to the altar, where a courageous chosen one is waiting for her along with a priest performing the ceremony

A tapestry is a decorative woven pattern. Weaving is possible both plot and ornamental. It can be both an independent product and a cycle united by a common artistic theme. Initially, this kind of weaving existed only as a product of human hands

If a relative ends up in a sect, the family will have a difficult struggle to get him back to his old life. He can't do it alone. It will take a lot of strength and patience from loved ones so that a loved one is there again. Who gets into the sect?

Confession is a very serious step. It can be difficult to admit your negative actions not only to an outsider, but even to yourself. This is a conversation with your conscience. And you need to prepare for this conversation in advance, as if this is the last confession in your life

Cats are man's favorite pets. And they were tamed in Ancient Egypt, more than five thousand years ago. In those days, the Egyptians didn't just love cats. They deeply revered them and considered them sacred animals. Instructions Step 1 Historians believe that such a reverent attitude towards cats in Egypt is quite natural

Joining a religious sect is one of the most severe anomalies that can be compared to drug addiction, alcoholism or mental illness. From the majority of such organizations, there is no way back at all: their adherents part with their past lives, donate all their property to the sect and often deprive their children of the future, taking them with them

The word "sect" is often associated with something negative by most people who use it or hear it. At the same time, the topic of sects has always worried and continues to excite the minds of many scientists and religious scholars. What is a sect Many linguists, philologists, specialists in sectology, lawyers, and philosophers have spoken about the definition of the meaning of the term "

All people are sinful by nature. Only some admit it, while others do not. Seeing and understanding your sins is a great art. Because only in this case there is an opportunity to improve, to become better and not to step on the same rake again

Population is one of the key features of a state. The subject and object of power is the people who live within the territory. It is he who forms the most important aspects of state policy. Instructions Step 1 The state unites the people living on its territory into one whole

Each of us has had situations in life when someone's kind advice and support was badly needed. And if friends and relatives are afraid to entrust something intimate, then in such cases, at the call of the heart, you can turn to the church, to the priest

The concept of sin can be defined as a violation of personal integrity, harmony. Whatever views you hold, whatever religion you profess, violating moral laws, you primarily harm yourself. If you are tormented by the knowledge that you have committed sin and are wondering how to atone for the sin of fornication, try not to despair

Friendship films are very popular among young people and older people. There are now many thematic collections of the best films about friendships. Instructions Step 1 In the first place in one of the ratings of the best films about friendship is the French film by Luc Besson "

Sin is a violation of the commandments given by God. According to Deacon Andrei Kuraev, sin is a wound that a person inflicts on his soul. A person is responsible for his sins, and only children under the age of seven are considered sinless, since they cannot fully realize their actions

Music is one of the hobbies of many people. Each person may have their own musical preferences. Some appreciate the classics, others admire the stage, and still others admire the work of some famous rock bands. There are many musical groups, some of which have made great contributions to the development of musical art

In the Orthodox Christian tradition, in addition to the main services of the daily circle, prayers are performed in churches. These followings are intended for the intensified prayer of believers in various everyday needs. There are several types of prayer services in the Orthodox Church

In 2013, each country had its own popular songs. In addition to all the famous hits, for example, Gangnam Style PSY, which turned the charts in many countries, other songs appeared in the tops. Most Popular Songs of 2013 The first place in the top popular songs of 2013, of course, is taken by PSY with the song Gangnam Style

Long before the rise of Christianity, people who laid their lives and will on God's altar found in hermitage salvation from the temptations of the illusory world. Their simple and strict life was filled with thoughts of the Creator and prayers for the salvation of the soul

Namaz for Muslims is not just a daily prayer, it is a whole ritual performed in the name of glorifying Allah. If you want to get closer to the worldview of Muslims, then you should start with an understanding of the essence of this rite, and maybe even learn it

At present, the rosary, in spite of its belonging to the objects of religious worship, is increasingly used as ordinary jewelry. A kind of tribute to fashion with a religious bias. Meanwhile, this subject has a very specific direct purpose. Seemingly ordinary or slightly exotic beads - rosary, owe their origin and existence to religion

The first Christians in the era of Ancient Rome gathered in underground shelters (catacombs), where they also arranged primitive prayer rooms. Subsequently, when Christianity ceased to be persecuted and became the dominant religion, the need for such precautions disappeared

For an Orthodox Christian, the cross is a great shrine. Everyone who has begun the sacrament of holy baptism has his own personal cross on his chest. At the same time, in the Orthodox missal there is a special rite for the consecration of the cross, which is worn by believers on the "

The pectoral cross for an Orthodox person is a great shrine, which must be treated with appropriate reverence. However, in life it happens that a person for various reasons loses his body crucifix. In this regard, questions may arise how to be in such a situation

In various films, characters tired of life often say the phrase "That's it, I'm leaving for a monastery!" What is a monastery and why do people change their habitual way of life for a monastic life? The word “monastery” is of Greek origin and is translated as “community of monks”

To consecrate or not to consecrate rings is a purely voluntary matter. Each has his own attitude to faith and various church rites, but for those who decided to give their rings to the sacrament of consecration, there is nothing difficult, especially since there are several simple ways to do this

The tradition of blessing houses and many things dates back to ancient times. Many believers observe it to this day. However, this ritual has its own nuances. Consecration of things and dwellings is a common and natural thing for the Orthodox

It is difficult for an Orthodox person to imagine how one can live in a house in which there are no icons. Images of saints are present in all houses of believers, but the icons are far from always located correctly, since the holy fathers do not focus on this

In many countries of the world there are great Christian shrines. For many centuries, the flow of Christians who want to visit fertile places has not dried up. An Orthodox pilgrimage can be called a Christian's journey to holy places or various shrines of the Christian world in order to receive divine grace

For Americans, Halloween is a truly massive and fun holiday, although it is not considered official. The tradition of celebrating All Saints Day is rooted in the distant past, at a time when people believed in spirits, ghosts and witches. Today, you will not frighten anyone with evil forces, but Halloween in America is still the most unusual holiday of the year

There are a variety of situations in which it becomes necessary to find out the burial place of a person who has long been dead. There are several options for the development of events, depending on how long a person has been dead and in which country he is supposedly buried

In ancient times, almost all cultures were dominated by the geocentric view of the universe. According to the ancient peoples, the Earth was the center of the world, and the religious center of a particular state was considered the center of the Earth

In view of some life situations, people do not have the opportunity to attend burial or burial ceremonies, and subsequently face the problem of finding the burial place of the desired person. Unfortunately, such cases are detected in the modern world more and more often

In modern shops and church shops, you can buy crosses of various shapes. However, not everyone can distinguish between Orthodox and Catholic crosses, despite serious differences. Cross shape In Orthodoxy, crosses with 6 and 8 ends are common

Palm Sunday is the last Sunday before Easter. Despite the fact that it falls on Lent and precedes Holy Week, it is a church holiday. It is dedicated to the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, and its symbol is the green branches of plants, palms, with which the townspeople greeted the Lord

The beginning of the 90s of the XX century in Russia became the time of the appearance of a holiday dedicated to all lovers. The celebration, known as Valentine's Day, has its origins in ancient Western customs. There are several versions of the origin of this holiday

Thanks to the Paschalia scheduled for years ahead, believers can easily determine the exact date of the celebration of the main Orthodox celebration - the Bright Resurrection of Christ. So, in 2019, Easter of Christ falls on April 28. Therefore, in all Orthodox churches on the night of April 27-28, a solemn service will begin

The Bright Resurrection of Christ is the main triumph of the Orthodox Christian faith. This is the most significant and solemn church holiday. The memory of Christ's rising from the dead gives hope for the resurrection of absolutely every person

Christian prayer is, first of all, a dialogue with God, with the Holy Saints. In addition to the fact that a person through prayer has the opportunity to turn to the Higher Mind, he receives from him an answer, help, grace. Many people have questions about how to properly address God, in what position the body should be during prayer

In the Christian tradition, there is a practice of fasting for many days, the strictest and longest of which is the Great Fast. The last week of Lent is especially strict. It is called Holy Week. On Holy Week there is one special day for an Orthodox person, which has received the popular name of Pure Thursday

“And while they were eating, Jesus took the bread and, blessing, broke it, distributed it to the disciples, and said: take, eat: this is my body. And he took the cup and, having thanked, gave it to them and said: Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood, of the New Testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins

Consecration among Orthodox Christians is a rite that is introduced by the Church into a person's personal life, so that through him the blessing of God descends on a person and his life. Instructions Step 1 The consecration of a house, a car, or any other thing is evidence of trust in God and the belief that nothing on earth never happens without His will to do so

A pectoral cross is put on a person's neck in the process of the Sacrament of Baptism - from that moment on, it helps to endure all the burdens and hardships. Consecration of the cross is of a ritual nature and means the purification of the material, and also symbolizes dedication to the Lord

A wedding is not just a beautiful church ceremony. This ceremony is called a sacrament - a special sacrament, during which divine grace descends on a person, strengthening him in family life. The Orthodox Church treats women in a position with special respect

The Day of the Holy Trinity is celebrated by the Orthodox Church on the fiftieth day after Easter. This is one of the twelve major holidays of Orthodoxy. There is a pious tradition to decorate Orthodox churches with greenery on this day. The Day of the Holy Trinity (Holy Pentecost) has always been especially revered by the Russian people

Many Orthodox churches have a crescent at the base of the cross. This is perceived by many as a symbol of triumph over Islam. Some, on the contrary, argue, especially seeing such a symbol on new temples, that this signifies the unification of all religions

Each person has to do many things in life, and not all of them turn out to be correct. Much of what people do is sinful from the point of view of the main world religions. Wrong actions in the most negative way affect the human soul. A person's sins can be very different, from the notorious seven deadly sins to many seemingly small and insignificant offenses

Can a sleeping person be photographed? There is an opinion that this should not be done. Where did this belief originate from, does it have an objective basis or is it more of a superstition? Most of the signs are passed down orally from generation to generation, without particularly explaining what their action is based on

The Orthodox Church venerates four saints named Vitaly. Therefore, the name day for men with this name can be celebrated on a different day, depending on the date of baptism or birth. In the face of the saints of the Orthodox Church are two martyrs Vitaly, one reverend and a monk Martyr, glorified at the Council of Bishops of the Russian Church as the New Martyr of Russia

One of the reasons for the reluctance to visit the temple is often the strict requirements for clothing that exist in the Orthodox Church. In particular, a ban on trousers can turn off women. The ban on women's trousers in the church is not as straightforward as it might seem

One of the most pressing problems of theology has always been theodicy. Literally it means "justifying God", but more accurately it can be defined as a solution to the contradiction: if God is good, why did He create evil, and whether He did it at all

Among the various sacred objects of an Orthodox church, those that can only be touched by clergy stand out. One of these holy objects is the monstrance. The Monastery is a small reliquary containing the dried up holy gifts Body and Blood of Jesus Christ

The icon of Panteleimon the Healer is a special icon in an Orthodox church. It is framed with gold ornaments of grateful parishioners who received relief from their illness or were completely cured through prayer. Surprisingly, not only old icons are distinguished by miraculous properties

Interbudgetary relations are the relationship of local and regional self-government bodies with public authorities on issues related to the distribution of income, as well as the redistribution of cash receipts between budgets. Inter-budgetary relations are the most important indicator of the economy

In ancient times, when Christianity in Russia was just in its infancy, one of the ways to encourage people to come to church was to impose bans on what should not be done on church holidays and on weekends. One of the beliefs is connected with the fact whether it is possible to swim on the days of the Great Orthodox holidays, including the most important holiday after Easter - the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos

Palm Sunday is celebrated a week before Easter. Accordingly, the holiday has no fixed date. Its official church name is "The Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem." Believers understand well what event in the life of Christ he is dedicated to

A temple is a sacred building that was built for worship and the implementation of religious rituals, for example, baptism, weddings. Some people do not understand: why are temples needed, because God is in their souls. Mikhail Zadornov also said that he did not need any intermediaries to communicate with the Almighty

Until recently, in China, a man had the right to have multiple wives. Only in 1950 was a law passed prohibiting polygamy. The modern Chinese family is born out of the love and consent of the newlyweds, and not under the duress of parents. But some old family traditions have survived to this day

Weather predictions are difficult, even for professional meteorologists who use accurate equipment and satellite data. However, our ancestors were able to predict changes in the weather without hydrometers and geostationary satellites. Some signs have not lost their relevance until now

The Greek gods were created by man to explain the world around them. The religion of the ancient Greeks did not have a single written source, such as, for example, the Scriptures that make up the Bible, or like the Koran. In addition, the ancient Greeks did not believe in the absolute truth practiced in modern denominations such as Christianity and Judaism

Ascetics in Orthodox Christianity often sought solitude, moving away from worldly life. In other words, they became monks, because even the word "monk" itself is related to the word mono - one. Instructions Step 1 The life of a monk differs radically from the life of a layman:

The Most Holy Theotokos is especially loved and revered by the Russian people. One of the manifestations of love for the Mother of God has always been the writing of the holy images of the Virgin Mary. On April 16, the Orthodox Church celebrates a special celebration in honor of the icon of the Mother of God "

In the capital, there are about 500 churches belonging to various religious denominations. Finding the right one among them is quite simple, you just need to know the full name of the temple that you are looking for. Instructions Step 1 You can find the required temple using the electronic directory "

The face of the Most Holy Theotokos, or the Virgin Mary, is the most revered icon in our country. In Orthodoxy, it is customary to distinguish four main types of writing a portrait of the Mother of God, among them the Guide, which includes the Kazan, Smolensk and Pechersk icons, Tenderness - the icon of the Don Mother of God, Praying - the Novgorod icon and the Most Pure

The word "canon", which comes from the Greek language, is used not only in art history terminology, but also in religious rhetoric. The Canon as a set of rules is a reflection of its era. Instructions Step 1 The dictionary definition of the canon says that it is a set of fundamental provisions adopted in a particular area

In the days of increased attention to Orthodoxy in our country, it is necessary to have at least a general understanding of the holy sacraments of the church. One of the seven sacraments is Holy Communion. Why is it needed? What does it mean?

The holiday of the bright Resurrection of Christ, otherwise called the Lord's Easter, is the brightest and most joyful day for an Orthodox Christian. It is no coincidence that this great celebration occupies a central place in the church calendar

Zen is one of the most interesting Mahayana currents. It appeared in China one and a half thousand years ago. According to legend, a man came to China from the West, who abandoned worldly temptations and followed the path of self-improvement

The practice of bathing in a consecrated ice-hole on the feast of the Epiphany is very common in modern Russia. Many people try to follow this tradition, each year coming to open bodies of water for the purpose of dipping in holy water. First of all, it is worth noting that those who want to plunge into the blessed baptismal hole (in holy water) should resort to such a practice not immediately after 12 o'clock at night on January 19th, but only after the blessing of t

The procession of the cross is a crowded procession of priests and believing people, which goes from temple to temple, goes around the church or goes to a reservoir to bless the waters. During the procession, there is always a cross, banners (banners with the face of Jesus Christ), the Gospel, icons

There are legends about the icon of the blessed eldress Matrona of Moscow. Her miraculousness has been repeatedly confirmed by a large number of people who received Matrona's help in many difficult situations. You can worship this Russian saint in many churches in Moscow, where her particles and icons with her image are located

Good Friday is a special day of the Christian church year, the most sorrowful day, the day when Jesus Christ was condemned and crucified, suffered torment at Calvary and was buried. History of the day The entire church rule of the Sorrowful Day - Good Friday - is designed to help a Christian empathize with tragic events and follow them

In Christian society, there are many traditions based on Scripture and Tradition. Some traditions have a beneficial effect on the souls of people, which is why they are called pious. These Christian traditions include the practice of lighting candles in the temple

Good Friday is the day Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross. This is a special date for all Christians, no matter which branch of the church they adhere to. The church service on this day is different from the usual one. Good friday In Latin, Good Friday is called Dies Passionis Domini, and in Orthodoxy, sometimes the Great Heel is also said

Usually, on the eve of fasting, a discussion is revived about whether prolonged refusal of fast food is harmful to the human body and is not fasting a kind of hunger strike? We will not delve into the details of the life of monasticism, but as for ordinary believers, it is believed that there are no religions in the world that require them to refuse food for weeks

The organization of a funeral is a very difficult and costly business. Not everyone has the opportunity to save money for a rainy day, and preparing in advance for leaving life is not the most joyful activity. The death of a person is a sad event If the death of a person was taken by surprise, it remains only to look for means to adequately lead a person on his last journey and at the same time observe all traditions

The church holiday Epiphany of the Lord, which the Orthodox celebrate on January 19, is associated with the sacrament of the consecration of water. This ritual came to Russia from the custom of the Jerusalem Church. It is believed that on this day all the water becomes saint, even the one that runs from an ordinary tap

The feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, celebrated by the Orthodox Church on January 19, is one of the greatest Christian celebrations. Many people know that on this day you can collect holy water, which, thanks to the rite of the great consecration of water over it, acquires healing properties

In the city of Ribach, located in Jordan near the border with Syria, there are about thirty ancient Christian churches, erected in the name of Jesus and the Most Holy Theotokos. In 2008, the fame of the town thundered all over the world. It was in the town of Ribach, under the ruins of the Church of St

When a person goes to church, he seeks to join a spiritual relationship with God. However, this natural desire is noticeably darkened against the background of numerous price tags for various religious attributes and services of clergy. High-profile scandals related to the commercial activities of churches raise even more questions

Christianity is the largest world religion in terms of both geographic distribution and the number of adherents. There is at least one Christian community in every country in the world. Instructions Step 1 Christianity is an Abrahamic religion that is based on the teachings and life of Jesus Christ

Among the disciples of Jesus Christ, those apostles stand out who not only preached the teachings of Jesus, but also were the authors of the sacred Christian texts included in the canon of the books of the New Testament. One such writer was Mark the Evangelist

Many of us go to church, turn to higher powers for help and advice. It is impossible to unequivocally answer the question to which Saint to pray for everything. There are many saints, and each of them can help only in certain areas of life. It is impossible to unequivocally answer the question to which Saint to pray for everything

Very often people are interested in the question of the attitude of Orthodox Christians to the use of alcohol. Practice shows that it is this question that is most often asked by student guides during excursions to theological seminaries. The answer is unusually simple

There are many prescriptions for how to properly conduct memorial dinners. Some of them have their basis in Christianity, others are alien to the worldview of an Orthodox person. One of the traditions related to the commemoration is the practice of eating food at the memorial table exclusively with spoons

When raising a prayer to higher powers, it should be remembered that holy saints are always present in our conversation with God and are also endowed with the grace of healing, consolation and human support. Each icon with a holy face has its own purpose and meaning

It is very easy to fall under the influence of any sect: the so-called sectarian recruiters have the gift of suggestion, and some of them actively use hypnosis. In order to protect yourself from falling into a sect, it is important to follow a few tips

Those who begin their spiritual path in Orthodoxy naturally have a lot of questions about the terminology used in the ritual and prayer practice of worship. "Kathisma" is also an important concept. By answering the question "What is this?

The Easter service in the Orthodox Church is the most solemn, because on this day believers celebrate in honor of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Many Orthodox Christians strive to get to church services in order to become partakers of the great celebration

In July, the Orthodox Church celebrates two great feasts dedicated to John the Baptist and the holy apostles Peter and Paul. In addition, there are several special days in the church calendar when solemn services are performed in Orthodox churches

Downshifters are usually called people who have given up living in megacities and career growth, preferring a simple life in the outback. They live off remote work or past savings, content with basic necessities. Downshifting reasons The term itself is quite new, but the concept of hermitism has existed from time immemorial

The Orthodox church calendar in the winter months is replete with various great Christian holidays. One of the most important celebrations of this period include the holidays of the Nativity of Christ and the Meeting of the Lord. The Feast of the Nativity of Christ, as well as the solemn commemoration of the event of the Presentation of the Lord, are the twelveth feasts of the Orthodox Church

The day of the angel is the day of the heavenly patron of man. In another way, this day is called name day, that is, it is the day of the saint, under whose name the person was baptized. On November 18, Gregory, Timofey and Dorofey celebrate their name days

Cyril's Day is celebrated by the Orthodox Church and parishioners on June 9. This holiday is dedicated to the memory of Archbishop Kirill of Alexandria. He lived in the 4th century. The priest was considered a very educated person, distinguished by a good knowledge of Scripture

In church Orthodox calendars, you can see the dates of the commemoration of all the saints of the Orthodox Church. There is a great host of God's saints, and therefore there are also many names of saints in the Christian Church. It is noteworthy that some of the names of saints are very rare

For centuries, people have been waiting for the appearance of a deliverer sent by God, who was supposed to descend to the sinful earth and save mankind. More than once in history, those who called themselves such a savior were announced, but people were always disappointed

There is a version that in ancient times there was a single Vedic culture on Earth, uniting representatives of different races and nationalities. All of them communicated in a single language - "Sanskrit". According to this version, it is from the Vedic culture that all modern cultures and traditions emerged

There are many famous composers and producers, but hardly any of them can boast of their scandalous reputation as Aleksadr Fedorovich Shulgin. A boy from a poor family who became a famous musician thanks to a grandfather's gift. Biography In 1964, on August 25, the boy Sasha was born in Irkutsk

Alexander Guchkov is a Russian politician, merchant, capitalist, founder of the Octobrist party. He was directly involved in the overthrow of the last Russian emperor. Childhood, adolescence Alexander Ivanovich Guchkov was born on October 26, 1862 in Moscow

Olekh Zhokhov is a businessman who knows everything about the removal, disposal and recycling of waste. He heads the MAG Group holding, successfully develops projects in Dubai and Europe. In the Nizhny Novgorod region, it owns the MAG-1 household waste landfill, built using the most advanced technologies

In the Christian tradition, the icon is a window to the spiritual world. The reverent veneration of the holy image goes back to the person depicted on the icon itself. In Orthodoxy, there are many miraculous icons, some of them are myrrh-streaming

The Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos is one of the most beloved Orthodox holidays, which is celebrated on October 14. Many icons are dedicated to him. They depict the Virgin Mary extending her veil as a sign of special protection. This is how this holiday was interpreted in Russia

Olga Kapranova is a ten-time world champion in rhythmic gymnastics, Honored Master of Sports, head of her own school for gifted young gymnasts and just a beautiful woman. Biography Olga was born in the Russian capital on December 6, 1987

In 2000 Igor Prokopenko received his first award as a journalist - the TEFI statuette. Since then Igor has been the owner of this statuette seven times. However, at the same time, the journalistic activity of this person causes a lot of controversy and controversy both among ordinary TV viewers and scientists

Actor Polovtsev Alexander is well known to Russian viewers, thanks to the series "Streets of Broken Lanterns". He is an Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, his filmography includes over 80 works. Family, early years Alexander Yuryevich was born on January 3, 1958, place of birth - Leningrad

Service in law enforcement agencies requires knowledge and high moral qualities from a person. Igor Krasnov worked for many years in the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation. An experienced lawyer and leader was appointed to the position of the country's Attorney General

Kapoor Shakti is a famous Indian film actor. At the peak of the popularity of Indian cinema in the USSR, which came in the 80s, this actor appeared on domestic screens no less often than the young Philip Kirkorov or Alla Pugacheva. Throughout his acting career, Kapoor Shakti starred in more than 450 films, many of which were actively circulated in the film distribution and video salons of the USSR

In the Christian calendar, you can see many holidays that are reminders of important historical events of the Gospel. The Transfiguration of the Lord is one of the 12 major Christian celebrations. On this day, the Church commemorates the Transfiguration of Christ on Mount Tabor

In the Christian Orthodox statutory tradition, there are many holidays. The church marks out twelve major celebrations. They are called the twelveth feast days. At the beginning of December, according to the new style (on the 4th), the entire fullness of the Orthodox Church celebrates the day of the Entry into the Temple of the Most Holy Theotokos

The Most Holy Lady Theotokos is the greatest intercessor of the human race. Numerous cases of the patronage of the Blessed Virgin are known from history, the memory of which is preserved to this day in various Orthodox celebrations. The Day of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos is one of the great holidays based on the historical fact of helping the Most Holy Virgin to believers

Zhan Beleniuk is a Greco-Roman wrestler from Ukraine. Winner of many sports awards, European and world champion, Olympic medalist. Biography Jean Vensanovich Beleniuk - the name of this athlete is as unusual as his appearance

Benny Chan is a Hong Kong-based film director, film producer and screenwriter. He has been nominated for the Hong Kong Film Awards 5 times. His most famous films are "Who am I?", "New Police Story" and "Shaolin"

The role of parents in raising a child can hardly be overestimated. This is the opinion of the popular actor of Russian cinema Pavel Vorozhtsov. Thanks to the fact that his mother took him to the theater studio on time, he became a successful person

Pavel Delong is a Polish film actor who has repeatedly taken part in the filming of Russian films. After graduating from the Higher School of Dramatic Art. Ludwig Solsky starred in Steven Spielberg's film Schindler's List. The actor is often invited to shoot in Russia

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There are certain rules for going to church, performing Christian rituals and behavior during worship. Although they say that God lives in the heart of every person, people nevertheless built temples for special communion with him and made up certain norms for this communion

Valery Lukyanov is a clergyman who has gone from a monastery reader to protopresbyter. At the time of his death, he was considered the oldest cleric of the Russian Church Abroad. Served God for over half a century. For many years he was the rector of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral built according to his project in the US state of New Jersey

More than half a century ago, an event took place in the Soviet city of Kuibyshev, which subsequently gave rise to many rumors. It was then that the story was born, which became the main urban legend of present-day Samara. Word of mouth passed on to the people the news about a girl who, on New Year's Eve, turned to stone, dancing with an icon in her hands

The Ganges is a river whose waters are sacred to the people of India. It is an object of the cultural and religious heritage of this country. In Hinduism, any water is, in fact, sacred. Bathing for adherents of this religion is considered not just a hygienic procedure, but a real ritual designed to cleanse your body and soul from earthly suffering and sins

The word inshallah, Inshallah or Insha'Allah is translated from Arabic as “If God wills”, “If it is God's will”. Muslims in this way express humility before the will of the Almighty - this is a ritual statement, but it is often used as an interjection exclamation

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The word "hallelujah" came to contemporaries from the Aramaic language. It, like the word "amen," has not been translated verbatim, but everyone knows its meaning. Hallelujah means praise God. The origin of the word "

For the first time to think about the meaning of life, Vladimir Golovin was forced by the death of his uncle, who died of a serious illness at the age of forty. The nephew was very sad for the untimely departed relative. It was then that the future priest began to think about what life and death are, about what awaits people after the end of the earthly journey

Orthodox Christians celebrate the Intercession Day according to the modern calendar on October 14. This is the date when many people pay tribute to their savior and protector, the Most Holy Theotokos. The history of the origin of the holiday The Holy Protection of the Most Holy Lady of our Mother of God, despite the fact that it is one of the most significant holidays for Christians, is not particularly marked in the church calendar

The history of the Orthodox Church is full of mysteries and contradictions. This topic remains open for further research. Sergei Fomin, writer, historian and publicist, has been analyzing past events and forecasting the future for many years

The Christian Church has always treated intimate relationships with condemnation, considering them "shameful". She attributed them to animal instincts, impermissible for man. Sex even between husband and wife was allowed only for the sake of the couple having children

There is always a very strong sacred connection between parents and children, which fixes the ancestral affection between ancestors and descendants. Even in the New Testament, the story begins only after the entire genealogy of the Son of God is written, starting from Adam - the first man on Earth

Anathema is an ecclesiastical term, the word is translated from Greek as "far away" and "set" and means rejection, excommunication. To anathematize is to excommunicate a believer or clergyman from the church. Church curse is the term of the Catholic Church

2016 is not the only year when Easter falls in the month of May. The last time on May 1, Orthodox Christians celebrated Easter in 2005, and in 1983 the main holiday of all Christians fell on May 8. Not every Christian knows how to correctly calculate the date of the upcoming Easter, which is determined with the help of Easter, specially adopted calculations according to the cycles of the Sun and Moon

At the end of summer, Orthodox Christians celebrate three holidays, united by one name - Savior. The first of them falls on August 14 and is called Honey. Second Savior - Yablochny, celebrated on August 19. The third Savior is called Orekhov, and it is celebrated on August 29

There are many holidays in the Zoroastrian calendar. All of them are associated with natural cycles and the movement of the Sun in the zodiacal circle. September 23 marks the day of the autumnal equinox - the Sede holiday, which is preceded by a strict fast