Sign of the cross is one of the most visible evidence of man's faith in God. It is believed that people cross themselves and say the name of God in order to attract the grace of God the Holy spirit.

Church attendance, especially if you rarely go there is a special event, it is prepared in advance. You must learn the rules of behavior during services, requirements for clothing and makeup, and tune in spiritually.

There are many regulations that specify how to conduct a memorial dinner. Some of them have their justification in Christianity, others alien to the worldview of an Orthodox person.

For many believers, the parish Church, the rector of this Church truly become more than just a priest or spiritual father. Cross priest heavy, martyrdom is a Ministry that requires dedication. So it is not surprising the desire of the faithful to thank and congratulate my father. How to congratulate the Holy father, so as not to arouse his displeasure, and not to violate the Church canons?

Many people are positioning themselves Christians, but not worthy in my life the sacraments of Holy baptism. This belief by people is determined by faith in the heart", which did not need the Church "rites." Such thinking is not consistent with the worldview of an Orthodox person, because to believe in God means to trust Him. Therefore, trust and faith should manifest itself in the commandments of God.

Nicholas of Myra is one of the most popular and beloved among the people of the Christian saints. His name is associated with many miracles that he did during his lifetime, and after death. To venerate the relics of St. Nicholas receives thousands of believers.

People are ready to all the important events in his life. Weddings, anniversaries, exams, thesis defenses and so always need careful preparation. The events of entering the Church can not be an exception to the rule. Wishing to be baptized must know what he is doing.

Crunchy Easter eggs-believers behave differently. One without a bit of hesitation throw it in the bin, others carefully buried in the ground, others pompous burn, and the fourth and is stored in the building as a Church sanctuary.

The sacrament of marriage is one of the most beautiful and joyful sacraments of the Church. It takes place for 20 centuries since the Apostolic times, and consists of two parts – the rite of betrothal and following the wedding. However, over the last ten centuries it has undergone significant changes and has become much shorter.

The icon of the virgin called "seven arrows" was written more than five hundred years ago North Russian artist. It is considered miraculous because her healing received by many people. Few people know the true meaning of this icon, and, in particular, the seven swords pictured on her...

Islam is one of the youngest monotheistic religions. The first mention of it belong to the VII century. The founder of Islam is prophet Muhammad. Islam has a number of clear principles and provisions that are required to know and abide by every Muslim.

Person who comes to the temple to worship, often heard in sermons, references to the names of the evangelists. Four saints of the person who wrote the gospel. Each has its own characteristics and they all is called the Church of the evangelists. Why did you choose the name and what is the meaning of this? This opens a deeper understanding of the subject of research...

The Gospels are called the books of the New Testament, which tells about the life of Jesus Christ, his public Ministry, crucifixion, and burial. For the Orthodox Christian gospel is one of the most important books of the Bible.

Christianity is among the world's religions. This means that it is not confined to any one people (as, for example, the Japanese religion of Shinto) and is common among many Nations living far from the place of its origin.

Circumcision is a kind of contract, sealed between the Jewish people and God. This surgical procedure done for different reasons: social, religious, ethnic or medical. Circumcision is the first father's duty to son.

In the temple, regardless of what denomination he belongs to, there are certain ethical standards. Some rules of behavior in the Catholic Church is well-known and Orthodox, and atheists. But there are some specific points that must be followed even if you didn't come to the service, and, say, organ concerts in churches are quite often.

Fasting among Christians is a time of restraint and humility, a period of spiritual preparation for a specific Church event. In the Christian tradition there are several positions that can last more than a month.

The exact answer to this question, is it possible to go to Church during menstruation, no. The woman before you go into the Temple of God, it is better to learn about it from the rector of the Church, and all religious ceremonies to be postponed for another time.

The best expression of love to the deceased one's neighbor is the memory of him, expressed in prayer for the repose of the soul. In the Orthodox tradition it is customary to order a special commemoration of the dead. One of those will include prayers for the dead.

The Jews called Hasidim, followers of Israel the Besht, founder of religious mystical teachings in Judaism - Hasidism. Around them usually goes a lot of rumors and misunderstandings.

The rite of burial service, the faithful ask God for forgiveness of sins of the deceased. The priest reads the prayer of absolution, which absolves the sins of the deceased. Real people hope for God's mercy and trust that the Lord will accept their child. However, suicide in the Church to read the burial service prohibited.

The beginning of the 90-ies of XX century in Russia was the time of the advent of the holiday dedicated to all lovers. The celebration, called the St. Valentine's Day, its origins dates back to ancient Western traditions. There are several versions of the origin of this holiday.

In our days there are more wealthy people with serious money, decide to turn to religion and contribute to its development and establishment. One way to support religion in his country is to build the temple. The construction of the templeand is not a simple thing in which you need to consider a lot of subtleties and nuances, and it is possible only in the case if you received for the construction of the blessing of the diocese, and if there was a Church. In this article you will learn about the basic rules that must be followed during the construction of the temple.

The Bible is a great book, as the basis for several world religions – Christianity, Judaism, Islam. Interestingly, the term "Bible" in the text does not appear even once. Originally it was called the Word of God, the Scriptures, or simply the Scriptures.

Namaz is a five-time Muslim prayers recited at a certain time, which is fixed in the religious calendar. Women's prayer does not differ from that of men. It is important to comply with the requirements of the woman when praying. Home prayer for women is preferable not to escape from household chores.

In Christianity under the end of the world is considered to be the second coming of Christ, during which will be held on the last judgment and will determine the fate of each person. The Lord himself says in the gospel that the exact date of the end of the world unknown to anyone. However, there are few signs that the end is coming.

In Orthodox Christianity there are many holidays and memorial days. Especially revered by the dates of important events in biblical history, the memory of the Mother of God, angels or saints. In addition, each Orthodox Church has its own separate feast day.

Holy water – a truly magical liquid. She has the ability to cure disease, purify from evil eyes and save people from bad thoughts. A sprinkling of Holy water in the Orthodox Church gives a special atmosphere of purity and Holiness, like wyswietlaj all around and making full of grace. Sprinkle Holy water on an apartment or office you can yourself, only this should be done according to the rules.

The prayer is a duty of a Muslim. Muslim scholars developed a right conversion to God, which depends not only on time of prayer, but from the floor of the believer in the female prayer has its own specifics.

Icons give only the people you want. It is a sacred gift full of meaning. If you are going to give the icon a man, it is necessary to consider some nuances to select the most suitable for this person.