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Our Lady of Bethlehem Icon. What to ask and when to pray?

Our Lady of Bethlehem Icon. What to ask and when to pray?

The icon of Our Lady of Bethlehem is considered miraculous. Perhaps, this is the...

Meet ANDCROSS, Orthodox Workshop Store: Choose Beauty as the Divine Connection with God!

Do you agree that faith is essential for all humans? As an Orthodox Christian,...
Tattoo. What does the Holy Bible say about it? Is it prohibited or not?

Tattoo. What does the Holy Bible say about it? Is it prohibited or not?

Tattooing is a very ancient custom that has been practiced in many parts of...
Heaven. What can it be compared to?

Heaven. What can it be compared to?

Most believing Christians often come across the word “Heaven” when reading the Sacred Texts...
Meaning of “spare the rod, spoil the child” in Sacred Texts.

Meaning of “spare the rod, spoil the child” in Sacred Texts.

This phrase means that it is necessary to punish the child if he (she)...
What is prayer? is prayer is a process of communication between the human soul and God ? What do the Sacred Texts say about prayers?

Prayer. Definition, properties, and more.

According to the Sacred Texts, prayer is a process of communication between the human...
Icon St. George and the Dragon

Icon St. George and the Dragon

George is one of the most revered Christian Saints, especially loved in Russia. He...
On the obverse of the cross is the Crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Holy Mother of God and the Prophet John the Baptist, the Baptist of the Lord, are standing on His side in the Deesis (prayer for the people) on both sides. Top - Holy Trinity. This is the image of the Triune God, who appeared in the form of the three angels to the forefather Abraham. On the ear is placed the Hand-to-hand image of the Savior, one of the most powerful protective symbols of Orthodoxy. On the bottom stamp - the image of the Archangel Michael. The Archangel of the Heavenly host leads an implacable war against the forces of evil, protects the gates of paradise and protects the souls of men. On the reverse side of the cross - a short prayer addressed to the Lord: “Save and keep” and the prayer to the Life-giving Cross of the Lord: “We bow to Your Cross, Vladyka, and glorify Your Holy Resurrection. The lower stamp depicts the Holy Prince Alexander Nevsky, who is revered as a defender of Orthodox Christians and a patron of warriors. In the top of the cross we see an anchor, the oldest Christian symbol of hope and salvation. The very shape of the cross is also made in the form of an anchor. This product was consecrated on the particles of the relics of St. George the Victorious.

Crucifixion of Christ. Archangel Michael. The Holy Trinity. Alexander Nevskiy. Orthodox cross

On the obverse of the cross is the Crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ....
Russian crosses on the body. History and traditions

Russian crosses on the body. History and traditions

The Baptism in Ancient Russia was a significant event. Each baptized person received his...
Jewelry art of the Cross

Jewelry art of the Cross

The clergy have been concerned about whether crosses can be worn with stones, as...
Icon of the Mother of God «Vladimirskaya»

Icon of the Mother of God «Vladimirskaya»

It is believed that the icon of the Mother of God was the first...
Types of church products

Types of church products

Nowadays believers have a wide choice of body crucifixes. They can choose four-pointed, six-pointed,...