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The elder Schema monk Siluan died on September 24, 1938, and in 1998 the Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church of Constantinople canonized him. The name of the Monk Silouan the Athonite was included in the months of the Russian Orthodox Church on September 24
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The Christian holiday called Christmastide has long traditions and a special history. Even in Greece in the fourth century, Christians glorified the birth of Christ and celebrated this event, and many of the customs of this celebration originated from them
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The night of the sending of the first revelation of the Koran by the angel Gabriel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad became known in the Muslim world as the great Night of Power. After that, for another twenty-three years, Muhammad wrote down the revelations, which later made up the Koran - the holy scripture for all devout Muslims
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The holiday that has been known and loved since ancient times is Baptism. Preparing for January 19 - this is the date of the celebration - begins in advance with cleaning and cooking traditional dishes. At Epiphany, Filippov's fast and Christmastide ends, so the festive table should be rich and satisfying
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For the whole month of Ramadan, every devout Muslim observes samum - fasting, which is one of the five pillars of Islam. The fast ends with a beautiful but strict holiday. Instructions Step 1 Depending on the Islamic lunar calendar, the duration of the samum fast can vary from 29 to 30 days
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"A bright holiday" - this is how Christians call Easter. It is central to Christian holidays. But many of the customs associated with Easter make you think about the pagan past. The name "Passover" comes from the Hebrew word "
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All Saints Day is an ancient Catholic holiday on which Christians commemorated their departed righteous. By chance, having come to Europe, this holiday coincided in time with Samhain - on the night of October 31 to November 1, when, according to Celtic pagan beliefs, the living could speak with the souls of the dead
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Easter is one of the main Christian holidays of special importance. On this day, believers praise the feat and self-sacrifice of the Son of God, who voluntarily accepted a martyr's death on the cross, taking upon himself human sins, and then with his miraculous resurrection gave people hope for the salvation of their souls
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The end of the spring sowing work, as well as the harvest festival, was celebrated in Russia on a grand scale. The tradition of festivities on June 13 has been preserved to this day, however, few people remember why. From ancient times, June 13 is considered the day of veneration of the holy prophet Jeremiah, known from the chronicles of the Old Testament
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It is necessary to prepare for Easter in advance. According to church rules, before such an important holiday, it is necessary to adhere to a seven-week fast. This is the time for spiritual cleansing and repentance. Each family has its own traditions of Easter, but many have to work on this day
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Easter is one of the most wonderful and brightest holidays. It is celebrated by both religious people and non-believers. At the same time, both of them try to follow traditions and perform rituals that have come to us from our grandfathers and great-grandfathers
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Each family has its own Easter traditions. Someone goes to church for a night service, someone tries to get out into nature that day or invite guests. But no matter how anyone decides to spend this day, they cannot do without a festive table, at which the whole family and closest friends gather
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Shrovetide is practically the only pagan holiday that is celebrated to this day. Every year, millions of Russians organize mass festivities and hospitable evenings, have fun and drink tea with ruddy pancakes this week. When is Maslenitsa in 2016?
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In the old days, Christians spent the whole week before Easter in worship. And on this day they tried to do some pious deeds - they helped the poor and gave alms. Today people rarely visit temples. But if you have not completely separated yourself from religion, Bright Sunday is just the event when it is worth visiting the church
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Great Lent is an important event for every Christian. This is a ceremony of preparing an Orthodox person for the celebration of Easter, which falls on April 8 in 2018. And this is the time for tireless prayer and fast diet. Many believers are interested in when the Lent will begin in 2018 for the Orthodox
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Multicolored eggs are a traditional Easter gift. They symbolize the beginning of a new life. A festive feast on this bright day also begins with boiled eggs. There are many ways to color eggs brightly and safely. It is necessary - chicken eggs
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Thursday in the pre-Easter (Passionate) week has a special meaning for Orthodox Christians. Many traditions, signs and rituals are associated with it. It is also called "Maundy Thursday". On this day, the church commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, at which Christ washed the feet of his disciples, thereby showing an example of love and humility
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The Easter table should be festive, beautiful and joyful. It must include painted or painted eggs, Easter, Easter cakes and other Easter dishes. They are distinguished from ordinary dishes by their festive decoration. Instructions Step 1 Color the eggs brightly and lay them on the young green grass
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A wedding is a ceremony through which you can even more strongly feel the unity with your soul mate. In order for the family to be strong and there are many years of a happy married life ahead of you, hold the wedding in accordance with all the rules
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Easter is the main religious holiday for all Christians. It is celebrated in different ways in different countries. But everyone is united by the very essence of the holiday: believers believe that on this day Jesus Christ resurrected after the painful death
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Eid al-Adha: the time of joy and generosity! This is the most important holiday for Muslim believers. He reminds people of the mercy of the Almighty. How to celebrate this holiday? Pray on the eve of the celebration. Start getting ready before dawn:
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Easter is one of those few Orthodox holidays celebrated even by people who are not very religious. Traditionally, Christ Sunday is celebrated with family and closest people. Fill this day with joy and fun games. Instructions Step 1 Agree with friends at least a day before Easter about where you will meet, what time and what you will do
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There are many holidays that Russians like to celebrate. But one of the main ones is the spring holiday - Easter. This bright and kind holiday brings with it faith, hope and love. Nowadays Easter occupies a very important place in the lives of many people, becoming a deeply family holiday
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Maslenitsa, along with Easter and Trinity, is an important folk holiday for Orthodox Russians, traditionally celebrated in mid-to-late winter. In 2018, the celebration will start in early February due to early Easter. Fans of folk festivals, brave fun and butter pancakes are interested in the date of Maslenitsa in 2018
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As a rule, Shrovetide is celebrated exactly one week before the beginning of Lent. The celebration of Shrovetide is accompanied by sleigh rides from the icy mountains, lighting fires. Of course, what Shrovetide can be without the traditional baking of pancakes, which are a symbol of the sun
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Holy Easter (Surb Zatik) is widely and generously celebrated in Armenia. The name of the holiday means "deliverance from torment," like Christ's deliverance from torment on the cross. Also, since the pre-Christian period, the Armenian Easter personifies gratitude to natural forces for the onset of spring, when everything around is awakening from hibernation
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In the Christian tradition, it is customary to call children by the names that are found in Orthodox saints. That is, the child is given the name of a saint who, after receiving holy baptism, becomes the heavenly patron of a new member of the Church of Christ
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The preparation for Easter itself begins during Holy Week from Monday to Saturday. Instructions Step 1 Monday On this day, you need to start cleaning the house. Special attention is paid to window cleaning. Since ancient times, it was believed that clean windows let the light of the holiday into the house
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Baptism is an important event in a child's life. From that day on, the girl receives the protection and blessing of the saints. From the day of his baptism, the child receives one more parents - godmother and father, who also bear responsibility for the fate of the baby
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Stores offer many different formulations for dyeing eggs. But is all this chemistry really harmless for our health? Still, it is safer to use natural dyes that can be found in every home. It is necessary - turmeric 3 tbsp. spoons - onion peel - red cabbage - beet - coffee Instructions Step 1 Pour 3 tablespoons into boiled, hot water
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Orthodox holidays are important for understanding the very essence of Christianity. They are far from always dedicated to happy and joyful events, but they are always associated with the spiritual world of a person. Involvement in Orthodox holidays helps a person to escape from earthly worries, to come closer to higher spheres
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Embroidery is a folk art that is strongly associated with traditions and customs. Earlier, from early childhood, girls were taught this type of needlework. The knowledge of what color threads to convey the festive mood, how to choose the right pattern for the Easter picture was passed down from generation to generation
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As you know, Easter always falls on Sunday. It is good when you can meet a bright holiday in the circle of relatives and friends. But what about those whose working day coincides with the main spiritual holiday? Of course, you shouldn't give up the celebration
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Easter is a bright and joyful holiday. One of the most important for the Orthodox Church. With the advent of Easter, a real spring comes not only on earth, but also in the souls of people. Therefore, for many, it is important to spend this day among relatives in an atmosphere of relaxation and love
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Easter is considered one of the greatest and most revered Orthodox holidays. The holiday is associated with the Old Testament event of the liberation of Jews from Egyptian slavery. Then the Angel of Death, killing the infants of the Egyptians, passed the doors of Jewish families marked with the blood of the Passover ram
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Christmas is one of the most important Christian holidays. Catholics celebrate it on December 25 and continue to celebrate until January 1. Each of the days is dedicated to the memory of a certain holy great martyr or a biblical story. Instructions Step 1 Try to get together with the whole family, this is how Christmas is traditionally celebrated
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Old New Year, celebrated according to modern chronology in Russia on January 14th, is celebrated by many people. However, few people know that this day in the Orthodox Church is marked by its own special celebrations. The date January 14 (new style) in the Christian Orthodox calendar is marked in red text font, because on this day the Church of Christ celebrates several holidays at once
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Bright Easter is an ancient Christian holiday. But it has long been celebrated by many nations outside the church. There are many signs and customs associated with Easter and the Holy Week preceding it, which are still observed in every believing family
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January 19 in the Orthodox calendar is marked with a special date - the Baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. As the Gospels and Testimonies of the apostles say, crowds of Jews were waiting for the coming of the Savior, and when Jesus entered the water, the voice of God sounded from heaven, announcing that this was his son, and the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus' shoulder - a beautiful white dove
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You can dye Easter eggs not only with purchased food colors or onion skins. There are other harmless but effective ways to color eggs at home. Instructions Step 1 Blue or light blue. Use a head of red cabbage. Pre-boil the cabbage