Many people only see the negative that happens to them in life. They focus on what they have. They forget to thank the Lord. What would you experienced any emotions, thank God for all that he has given you.

The fasting person goes through a rite of purification of body and spirit through the rejection of pleasure, including fast food. However, during the fasting period and provides days of relief. Most often, they fall on religious holidays. These days the faithful are allowed to eat fish and some fish products.

Confession is a sacrament in which a person recognizes God in their sins and asks for forgiveness. In other words, this is a Frank conversation with God. A serious discussion requires preparation.

In the Orthodox churches there are several types of remembrance in prayer of the people. For example, the order on health on Liturgy or a prayer service, a Requiem notes on the memorial service. Commemoration at the offertory - as one of variants remembrance of the Church, which is in great demand among believers.

Not so long ago in Russia was established the new people's Orthodox holiday – the Day of family, love and fidelity". Its date falls on July 8. This number is chosen by chance. This day is celebrated by Murom spouses of Peter and Fevronia are the patrons of marriage. Who were these people?

Human death in ancient times was covered with a special mystique. It is no coincidence that at the present time there are many of beliefs and superstitions related to funerals.

Even in old Testament times mankind was the ten commandments, displaying the basic principles of man's relationship to God and neighbor. In the list, the Sinai law is the commandment to not commit the sin of adultery.

Confession, Latin confessio, means religion. Usually the term "denomination" is used to any area within a separate religion. The interaction between religions and faiths is an interfaith relationship.

Baptism is considered the moment of spiritual birth. The sacrament of baptism can take place in a child's life only once, so remember: baptism is not just a beautiful ceremony.

Islam is one of the world's religions, which has many followers. The doctrine of Muslims was based on Quran and recommends that to fulfill the mandatory things every devout follower of Allah. There are five main pillars of Islam.

Prayer, regardless of faith, to which belongs a particular person, implies sincerity. Turning to God, people share the most intimate and urgent, and are asking for help in the difficult periods of his life.

One of the main requirements of Islam, regular prayer. So called a strictly regulated order of prayers. To turn to Allah prescribed five times a day - at dawn, at noon, in the afternoon, at the end of the day and night. It is believed that a Muslim is correctly performing the Salats, say goodbye to all the small sins. In addition, prayer is considered to be useful for body physical exercise, and discharging accumulated emotions.

Icons as a gift you can present to the newlyweds at the ceremony in the Church. We should always remember that the icon is not a piece of furniture, not a talisman. Icon offered to the wedding in the first place, praying that at any point in their life they could turn to the Lord, to ask His intercession or to thank them for their help. As a rule, icons bring to the wedding the parents of the bride and groom.

Prayer is dialogue with God through which one learns that the Lord is involved in everything that happens in life. Prayer is very important not only to speak and someone to listen to me, but to hear His answer. But it so happened that people, even realizing the necessity of turning to God, just do not know how to access It and how to use the word.

Almost every married Orthodox priest does not wear wedding rings. This is no disrespect to the chosen one, which he decided to live life in love and unity, and embodied the usual practice of the Church. The fact that a priest (deacon or priest) removes the ring after his ordination symbolizes the service of the one God.

Question about wearing someone else's pectoral cross, previously a friend, including a spouse, may occur for different reasons. Some of them very sad.

The Orthodox Church teaches that after the fall man could not enter heaven. Only through the redemptive deed of Jesus Christ on the cross to people after death was again granted the opportunity to be in Paradise.

If a soul sin, if hard on the heart, if you want to understand yourself - it's time to go to confession. Repent bad deeds, pray, ask forgiveness - God listens.

In the Christian sense alcoholism is not just a physical illness but also spiritual. To get rid of this passion, the Orthodox people were encouraged to go not only to medical professionals but to pray for help in overcoming the disease.

The icon for an Orthodox person is a great relic, a window into the spiritual world. Orthodox Christians venerate is not the material from which made the image, and paint, but directly to the person depicted on the icon.

Christianity proclaims the man about the commandment of love of neighbour. Prayer for our relatives and friends is a clear indication of our feelings towards others. To make commemoration possible for all people, but it is in the Church praying just about her children - baptized. However, Orthodoxy does not preclude the prayers for those who are not worthy of the great mystery.

In Orthodox Christianity there are many traditions. One of such processions are performed on special festive days.

Everyone sooner or later asks the question, what is soul and does it exist at all. When the soul appears in person? What happens to the soul after death? And maybe she lived and would live forever? However, it is only to say "soul hurts," and any idea what was going on... Or - "he has no soul"! So where is she hiding this elusive soul, without which man has no right to be called a man?

For decades, Russia has carried out anti-religious and anti-Church policy, the new generation brought up outside the Christian traditions and customs, which over time was lost. With the revival of Orthodoxy, the Russians again began to visit the churches, to be baptized, to get married, but many still feel the service is uncertain, although enough to know a few rules of behavior in Church.

Reasonable parents do not neglect the spiritual upbringing of their children and put a lot of effort to get the children embarked on the right path in life. Participant in the sacrament, the child can be from the moment of baptism. And how to prepare your child for the sacrament?

As one of the most revered Moscow saints, Matrona attracted the attention of the afflicted in times when you just need to regain faith and regain strength. People are drawn to this icon, lining up in queue in front of temples. But not everyone know exactly where to come to light a candle Martyr.

The consecration of the Orthodox Christians is the ceremony that introduces the Church into the personal life of man, so that through his person and his life down the blessing of God.

Many cross the threshold of the temple, when they realizes the inevitable problem – the death of a loved one. Incredible tormented by remorse, driven by longing for the dear people, you are just burning with desire to do all that is possible. Worship, called Liturgy, is one of the types of prayers for the repose of the souls of Christians. There are other types of prayers, order which is possible in any Church. You need to write a note and leave it in the Church box.

There is a view that the old icon in the home can harm its inhabitants. Someone thinks it is a superstition, but someone says that this allegation is groundless. And whether to keep the old icon at home, really?

To be a God parent is not just a formality. In addition to specific responsibilities to the baby after the sacrament of baptism, the godparents have obligations to be direct participants in the sacraments.