| Study: Churches with Conservative Theology Have Better Growth Rates A five-year study has revealed that churches that adhere to more conservative theology tend to have better growth rates. ChristianToday.com reports that the study, called " Theology Matters: Comparing the Traits of Growing and Declining Mainline Protestant Church Attendees and Clergy " was conducted by Canadian researchers who interviewed 2,225 churchgoers and 29 clergy members in the province of Ontario. The study’s lead researcher, David Haskell, noted that the study showed that growing churches, " held more firmly to the traditional beliefs of Christianity and were more diligent in things like prayer and Bible reading.” Haskell further noted that the confidence that comes from having a united core set of beliefs can be attractive to outsiders. Having core doctrines that they view as unchangeable truth “makes them more confident and, to those on the outside looking in, confidence is persuasive all on its own. Confidence mixed with a message that " s uplifting, reassuring or basically positive is an attractive combination. " The study also found a correlation between clergy who read the Bible daily and viewed evangelism as important and the growth of a church. For example, 71 percent of clergy in growing churches read the Bible daily, while only 19 percent of clergy in declining churches did so. Additionally, 100 percent of clergy in growing churches said it was " very important to encourage non-Christians to become Christians,” compared to only 50 percent of clergy in declining churches who said the same. ChristianHeadlines.com 18 ноября 2016 г. Подпишитесь на рассылку Православие.Ru Рассылка выходит два раза в неделю: Смотри также Комментарии Paulette 18 ноября 2016, 15:00 In times of change many people find it comforting to return to an earlier, more dogmatic stance. Having a large group of fellow believers around one adds a great deal more comfort. People want to be assured they are right, doing the right things. Anyone who tells them they are and offers a place where change is held at bay will grow. Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| The man who made Moscow from paper: Teacher’s incredible origami models of iconic Russian cathedral Read more/Православие.Ru The man who made Moscow from paper: Teacher’s incredible origami models of iconic Russian cathedral Read more Sergei Tarasov completed his incredible modular origami models of Saint Basil " s Cathedral, Moscow. The art teacher built the replica at home in the Siberian village of Tigritskoye. By Alex Horlock Remarkable: Sergei Tarasov, 42, puts the finishing touches to his incredible modular origami model of Saint Basil " s Cathedral at his home in Tigritskoye. Meet the man who built Moscow… from paper. Sergei Tarasov recently completed this remarkably detailed modular origami models of Saint Basil’s cathedral using folded bits of paper. The school teacher spent the past year meticulously building the incredibly accurate replicas of the historic landmark in the Russian capital with tens of thousands of pieces of paper. The 42-year-old, from the village of Tigritskoye in southern Russia, has plenty to show for all his hard work, as he unveiled the awe-inspiring work he built at home, which stands at 1.5 metres tall. Tarasov said he didn’t even take a sketch of the impressive building, but was still able to produce his glorious interpretations of the cathedral for a Russian arts and crafts festival. The art teacher has been fascinated by the Japanese art form origami for some time, and says that most of his free time is spent cobbling together the modular pieces which make up the parts of his models. Meticulous: Tarasov has spent a year working on the detailed model, even adhering to the bright colour scheme of the beautiful building. He has begun teaching origami to the children at the schools he works at, some 300 miles from the nearest major city, Krasnoyarsk, Siberia. The talented modeller has somehow found the time to build animals like rabbits and roosters, as well as dragons, trains and other buildings. A perfectionist, Tarasov is often forced to disassemble his works midway through building them to make crucial refinements, improving their accuracy and authenticity. |
| Christian day-care worker fired after refusing to read pro-gay books to children London, April 24, 2014 Sarah Mbuyi A Christian child-care worker has been added to the growing list of workers who are discovering that their faith is no longer tolerated in polite society, she alleges. Sarah Mbuyi, who was employed by Newpark Childcare, a London-based organization, since last April, was terminated following a disciplinary meeting, prompted by a complaint by a lesbian co-worker. Her employers determined that she had harassed her co-worker, which behaviour, they concluded, amounted to ‘gross misconduct.’ During the disciplinary meeting she was asked her opinion on reading books to the children that featured same-sex parents. She stated that she would not be able to do so. It appears that Miss Mbuyi never hid her faith but had had at least a few conversations with the lesbian co-worker about it, even visiting her in the hospital after an accident and giving her a Bible. Mbuyi asserts that she stated her opinion on the Bible’s teaching about homosexuality only after being asked by the co-worker about it. “If I tell you that God is OK with that I am lying to you,” she stated – after being invited to express her opinion by her co-worker, in what she now recognizes was meant to provoke her. Mbuyi had added that God “does love you and says you should come to Him as you are.” At that point, she claims, the co-worker “became emotional and went off to report me to my manager. " She described her disciplinary hearing as “hopelessly one-sided because they put my accuser " s claims to me as fact, without any forewarning and so I wasn " t prepared. It seemed to me they had already made up their minds to justify sacking me, before hearing my side of the story.” Mguyi has charged Newpark Childcare with wrongful dismissal, asserting that she was fired for her religious beliefs. The suit comes just after British Prime Minister David Cameron controversially stated that “we should be more confident about our status as a Christian country, more ambitious about expanding the role of faith-based organisations, and, frankly, more evangelical about a faith that compels us to get out there and make a difference to people " s lives.” The prime minister, however, was the driving force behind the country’s same-sex “marriage” legislation, and has been accused of advocating a “fluffy” version of Christianity. Some people, like Andrea Williams, chief executive of the Christian Legal Centre, are seeing this as a test case for the Prime Minister’s words. The group is representing Miss Mbuyi in the case. “Sharing Biblical truths out of genuine love and concern for colleagues,” definitely meets the litmus test of civil discourse, Williams believes. 7 мая 2014 г. Смотри также Комментарии ringer26 5 июня 2014, 21:00 The tolerant being intolerant. What do you expect from non-believers? Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| Patriarchate of Moscow " s publishing house releases liturgical Holy Gospel/Православие.Ru Patriarchate of Moscow " s publishing house releases liturgical Holy Gospel Moscow, March 23, 2014 The publication continues the series of new Church Slavonic books with computer typesetting. It is based on the text of the liturgical Gospel, which was printed in 1905 by the Moscow Synodal Printing House, reports Tserkovny Vestnik ( " Church Bulletin " ). The structure of the book corresponds to the traditional editions of altar Gospels. The large print of the Gospel " s main text is easy to read. Advantages of computer formatting allowed for the placement of text on the pages conveniently and beautifully. The church calendar, which includes the order of Gospel readings, feasts and saints throughout the year, is supplemented with names of the saints, who have been canonized in recent years, with Gospel readings appointed for their feast-days. A list of Gospel readings for the general services to the New Martyrs and Confessors of the Russian Church in the 20th century is added to the section, where common Gospel readings according to categories of saints are indicated. The Gospel is printed in the traditional Church Slavonic script (Triodion) in two colors. The book comes in a durable hardcover format. The text is richly adorned with elegant bloomers, ornate letterings and ornaments. The size of the new edition (14х20х5 centimeters) allows it be used also as a lesser altar Gospel. 26 марта 2014 г. Предыдущий Следующий Смотри также Gospel of St. Luke translated into more Northern Siberian languages Gospel of St. Luke translated into more Northern Siberian languages The Institute for Bible Translation (IBT) published the first book in a series of Northern Diglott translations of the Gospel of Luke in the languages of the native nations of the Russian North and the Far East (Koryak, Itelmen, Chukchi, Nanai, Evenk, Even). The Gospel according to St. Luke published in the Nanai language The Gospel according to St. Luke published in the Nanai language At the request of Metropolitan Ignatius of Khabarovsk and Amur Diocese the Institute for Bible Translation IBT has released a new edition of the Gospel of Luke in Nanai language accompanied by a parallel Russian Synodal translation, reports the IBT website. Gospel of Matthew translated into Dargin language Gospel of Matthew translated into Dargin language The present publication is being issued together with the audio-recording of the translation on CD. Thus, the Dargwa (Dargin people) will have an opportunity not only to read, but also to hear the Gospel, which will ease their perception of the text. Such a multi-media publication is the first of such kind among the Dagestani projects. Комментарии © 1999-2015 Православие.Ru |
| Vespers begin as usual with hymns about the suffering and death of Christ. After the entrance with the Gospel Book and the singing of Gladsome Light, selections from Exodus, Job, and Isaiah 52 are read. An epistle reading from First Corinthians (1:18-31) is added, and the Gospel is read once more with selections from each of the four accounts of Christ’s crucifixion and burial. The prokeimena and alleluia verses are psalm lines, heard often already in the Good Friday services, prophetic in their meaning: They divided my garments among them and for my raiment they cast lots (Psalm 22:18). My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me (Ps 22:1). Thou hast put me in the depths of the Pit, in the regions dark and deep (Ps 88:6). After more hymns glorifying Christ " s death, while the choir sings the dismissal song of St Simeon, the priest vests fully in his dark-colored robes and incenses the winding-sheet which still lies upon the altar table. Then, after the Our Father, while the people sing the troparion of the day, the priest circles the altar table with the winding-sheet carried above his head and places it into the tomb for veneration by the faithful. The noble Joseph, when he had taken down Thy most pure body from the Tree, wrapped it in fine linen and anointed it with spices, and placed it in a new tomb (Troparion of Holy Saturday). OrthodoxNet 22 апреля 2011 г. Квитанция Реквизиты для юридических лиц Реквизиты для переводов из-за границы Оплата с банковской карты Visa, MasterCard и Maestro Оплата наличными через кассы и терминалы Пожертвование через Сбербанк Онл@йн Яндекс.Деньги Альфа-клик MasterPass Интернет-банк Промсвязьбанка скрыть способы оплаты Квитанция Реквизиты для юридических лиц Реквизиты для переводов из-за границы Оплата с банковской карты Visa, MasterCard и Maestro Оплата наличными через кассы и терминалы Пожертвование через Сбербанк Онл@йн Яндекс.Деньги Альфа-клик MasterPass Интернет-банк Промсвязьбанка скрыть способы оплаты Предыдущий Следующий Комментарии Подпишитесь на рассылку Православие.Ru Рассылка выходит два раза в неделю: |
| Hieromonk Pavel (Scherbachev) Pravoslavie.ru 12 апреля 2017 г. Квитанция Реквизиты для юридических лиц Реквизиты для переводов из-за границы Оплата с банковской карты Visa, MasterCard и Maestro Оплата наличными через кассы и терминалы Пожертвование через Сбербанк Онл@йн Яндекс.Деньги Альфа-клик MasterPass Интернет-банк Промсвязьбанка скрыть способы оплаты Квитанция Реквизиты для юридических лиц Реквизиты для переводов из-за границы Оплата с банковской карты Visa, MasterCard и Maestro Оплата наличными через кассы и терминалы Пожертвование через Сбербанк Онл@йн Яндекс.Деньги Альфа-клик MasterPass Интернет-банк Промсвязьбанка скрыть способы оплаты Предыдущий Следующий Смотри также Each One of Us is Potentially a Judas Hieromonk Seraphim (Rose) Each One of Us is Potentially a Judas A sermon given by Fr. Seraphim (Rose) during Great Lent, 1982 Hieromonk Seraphim (Rose) In this passage of Scripture, we read how, as our Lord prepared for His Passion, a woman came and anointed Him with very precious ointment; and it is very touching how our Lord accepted such love from simple people. But at the same time Judas—one of the twelve who were with Him—looked at this act, and something in his heart changed. An Amazing Story of Betrayal and Repentance Nun Magdalena (Nekrasova) An Amazing Story of Betrayal and Repentance Nun Magdalena (Nekrasova) I had already left the house when I met Bishop Mstislav at the door. He was head of the Vologda diocese at the time. When he heard that I had come home for two days he began to forcefully persuade me to go the Central House of Culture, where that evening one anti-religious activist was supposed to be giving a talk. This was the former priest, Chertkov. I had no desire whatsoever to go there, especially since my spiritual father had advised me never to listen to or read all that anti-religious nonsense, which only sullies the soul. But the more I resisted the more decisively the bishop insisted that at least one of us needs to hear one of these presentations and know what methods they are using. Finally, I had to submit. Betrayal Then and Now: On Great Wednesday Betrayal Then and Now: On Great Wednesday Why was it necessary to have a traitor? After all, it would seem that tracking down the Savior would have been easy, since He neither hid nor concealed Himself. He could have been located without any trouble. They could have just sent a detachment to seize Him. But, for some reason, it was necessary to have a traitor – so that this frightful act would take place from within. Комментарии Подпишитесь на рассылку Православие.Ru Рассылка выходит два раза в неделю: |
| Greetings my brother.i really admire your work in document,i wish i could be with you on helping hand, am Rev,Fr Aaron Fofana,Greek orthodox priest,in Archdiocesan District of sierra leone,am marriage with Three children,Wife Veronica,children,Elvisha,Theodoros,Daniel,i become a priest one month ago,by metropolitant George,of Greece.and assigned to a parish St Moses The Ethopian,Waterloo, Am so deligted of being a friend with you and in avery good contact, Good bless you, Urgent reply. Gerasimos Kambites M.D. 4 апреля 2012, 02:00 Read the Story of Father Gerasimos during the five years he spent in Uganda on Bukasa island in lake Victoria. Available from Anaphorapress.com " TEARS ON THE EQUATOR " a Orthodox Spiritual journey. Link with Facebook, Tears on the Equator. " Pray for Father Christopher and the Annunciation Orthodox Church on Bukasa Island ANAPHORAPRESS.COM TEARS ON THE EQUATOR-available this fall. May God have mercy on all of us. Fragkiska Megaloudi 30 марта 2012, 23:00 I was very happy to read those comments from people that are interested in helping Ft Antonios work in Uganda. Should you need more information please contact me in my facebook page http://en-gb.facebook.com/fragkiska.megaloudi and I can provide all necessary information on Ft Antonios work and how one can contact him directly either by email or by phone. The schools host more than 1200 children and every help is welcomed. You can actually visit the schools in Uganda and witness the work that is being done and meet the children. talk to Ft Antonios check every detail. It a noble cause completely transparent and we can provide evry information you might need Thank you so much Fragkiska Megaloudi Roman Vlasov 24 марта 2012, 03:00 Bram Moolenaar (http://www.moolenaar.net), programmer from Holland well known for his professional text editor for programmers (http://www.vim.org) is also know for helping needy children in Uganda. Here is his project " s page: http://iccf-holland.org, you may help him by donation or other way. |
| Sergius determined the common type of Russian sanctity for 400 years to come, and when times had changed completely, his worthy successor became St. Seraphim of Sarov. In conclusion and in an attempt to determine St. Sergius’s place in the history of Russian culture and enlightenment, I would like to again remind the reader that we have to do not with a scholar, but with a wise man. That means that he is more an example than an authority—an example not only for emulation, but also as a measuring stick. Teaching throughout his life moderation in all things spiritual and earthly, the saint himself became the measuring stick of our culture. His life allows us to test today’s science, art and schools against their heavenly examples. The results of our measurement will perhaps not be consoling, but there is no need to despair. After all—would that every nation were granted such a measure. Artemy Yermakov Translation by OrthoChristian.com 8 октября 2011 г. St. Andrei Rublev painted the famous icon of the Holy Trinity. Who St. Sergius resurrected. Квитанция Реквизиты для юридических лиц Реквизиты для переводов из-за границы Оплата с банковской карты Visa, MasterCard и Maestro Оплата наличными через кассы и терминалы Пожертвование через Сбербанк Онл@йн Яндекс.Деньги Альфа-клик MasterPass Интернет-банк Промсвязьбанка скрыть способы оплаты Квитанция Реквизиты для юридических лиц Реквизиты для переводов из-за границы Оплата с банковской карты Visa, MasterCard и Maestro Оплата наличными через кассы и терминалы Пожертвование через Сбербанк Онл@йн Яндекс.Деньги Альфа-клик MasterPass Интернет-банк Промсвязьбанка скрыть способы оплаты Предыдущий Следующий Комментарии Revd.Paul Hunt 3 сентября 2016, 19:34 I want to read St.Epiphanius if I can find a copy- the Rublev icon is my constant companion........now I know a little of St.Sergius- thank you......on Monday I go to the Orthodox monastery at Tolleshunt Knights- I take St.Sergius with me! THANK YOU......and I am giving a paaper to the Worcester Theological Society on ST.Sergius and St.Seraphim-this is all so helpful....... Priest Paul bohdan papara 14 марта 2016, 23:20 Greetings: This is one of the most inspiring writings that I have read (with tears) in my 78 years. Подпишитесь на рассылку Православие.Ru Рассылка выходит два раза в неделю: © 1999-2016 Православие.Ru При перепечатке ссылка на Православие.Ru обязательна Контактная информация Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку × |
| Archive Conference going on in Kiev Lavra of the Caves on conciliarity and primacy in Orthodoxy 11 November 2021 year 19:10 On November 11, 2021, the International Reflection-Action Conference on the Conciliarity of the Church: Theological, Canonical and Historical Dimensions opened at the assembly hall of the Kiev Lavra of the Caves. It is chaired by His Beatitude Onuriy, Metropolitan of Kiev and All Ukraine. The conference is organized by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and devoted to a discussion on the principle of the conciliarity of the Church, the issue of primacy among the Local Churches and the crisis in the Ukrainian and world Orthodoxy caused by the actions of the Patriarch of Constantinople. The academic forum is attended by representatives of seven Local Orthodox Church from nine countries: the Churches of Antioch, Russia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Poland, the Orthodox Church of the Czech Lands and Slovakia and the Orthodox Church in America. After the common prayer and introductory remarks by chancellor Metropolitan Anthony of Borispol and Brovary, the participants were addressed by His Beatitude Onufriy, Metropolitan of Kiev and All Ukraine. The Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church pointed in particular to the need for the Local Churches to discuss problems together in order to resolve the crisis that has put the Orthodox world on the brink of schism. Representatives of the Local Churches read out messages of greetings from His Holiness Porfirije, Patriarch of Serbia, His Beatitude Sava, Metropolitan of Warsaw and All Poland, and His Beatitude Tikhon, Metropolitan of All America and Canada. A message of greeting was also sent to the organizers and participants of the conference by the chairman of the Department for External Affairs of the Moscow Patriarchate, Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk. Metropolitan Anthony of Borispol and Brovary presented a paper on the Conciliarity of the Church in Face of Contemporary Challenges. Bishop Irinej of Novi Sad and Bac, PhD, professor at the University of Belgrade, presented through video communication a paper on the Theme of Autocephaly - the Only One Needed for a Pan-Orthodox Council. Archbishop George of Wroclaw and Szczecin spoke on the theological-liturgical dimension of the catholicity of the Church. In conclusion of the plenary session, rector of Kiev Theological Academy and Seminary Bishop Silvestr of Belgorod read a paper on the Issue of the Ordination of Schismatics in the Canonical Tradition of the Church. After the lunch break, the forum continued its work. Seventeen more papers will be presented physically and virtually, reports the Information-Education Department of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. DECR Communication Service /Patriarchia.ru Календарь ← 7 December 2023 year |
| Protesters waved flags emblazoned with patriotic images, including some with a picture of President Vladimir Putin imposed upon the Russian tricolor and others in the orange and black stripes of the St. George ribbon. Some read: “Judas; 5th Column; Get out of the Culture Ministry” and “Let’s defend our faith in Christ from sacrilege " , the New York Times reported. A member of the crowd in told a reporter on the scene in Novosibirsk: " Orthodox Christianity is the foundation of the great Russian culture. " Previously associated with commemorations of the victory in World War II, the ribbon is used as an expression of support for the Russia-backed separatists fighting in Ukraine. The Russian Orthodox Church has played an active part in Putin " s efforts to consolidate Russian society by appealing to what are described as traditional Russian values as opposed to the liberalism of the West. 31 марта 2015 г. Предыдущий Следующий Смотри также Only Russia Defends Eastern Christians – Russian Orthodox Church Only Russia Defends Eastern Christians – Russian Orthodox Church Russia remains the only consistent advocate of Christians in the Middle East, where " Christian communities are being exposed to genuine genocide, " Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk said in an interview with RIA Novosti. You may not be interested in Culture Wars, but Culture Wars are interested in you Fr. John Whiteford You may not be interested in Culture Wars, but Culture Wars are interested in you Fr. John Whiteford It is therefore not only permissible, but obligatory for all of the faithful, and even more so for the clergy, to oppose these attempts to infect our Church with the same heresies that have wreaked such havoc in mainline Protestant Churches, and are in the process of doing the same in the Roman Catholic Church. The European Left’s War On Christianity The European Left’s War On Christianity It was an attack of unreasoning rage and unrelenting hatred on one of the world’s greatest symbols of love and peace, life and hope. Комментарии Will Benton 1 апреля 2015, 22:00 Wow, how pleasing it is, as an Orthodox Christian living in America, to read about Russia " s defense of the faith! May God save Russia, through the prayers of the Tsar-martyr! -Will Benton (neutraltechnician@gmail.com) © 1999-2015 Православие.Ru |
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