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One of the most important decisions on a person’s lifepath, which largely determines his destiny, is the choice of profession: who to be, what and how to study.
How to light candles
The custom of lighting lamps arose a long time ago, in the first centuries of Christianity.
Prayer
Prayer occupies the central place in the life of a believer.
Bows at the Holy Liturgy
In addition to general bows, there are special bows at the Divine liturgy, performed almost daily throughout the year.
Rules about the bows
During the prayer to the Holy Spirit “Heavenly King,” when it is read (or sung) at the beginning of any sequence, we protect ourselves with the sign of the cross without bowing, and during the Great Lent at the end of this prayer we bow down to the ground, with the sign of the cross.
Bows during the Great Lent
During Great Lent, in daily services, almost all of the above bows are down to the gr
Bows down to the ground and from the waist
Bows during Divine service are a visible sign of worship to the Lord, veneration of the Mother of God, and all His saints.
Christian clothing
In everyday life, a Christian is not much different from an ordinary person. Worship is another matter.
Spiritual father
The life of a Christian is organised with the presence of a spiritual father in it. A confessor is a priest who helps a Christian grow spiritually.
Cross Worn on the Body
Every Christian from the holy baptism to the hour of death must wear on his chest the sign of his faith in the crucifixion and Resurrection of our Lord and God Jesus Christ.
“If due to some infirmity you happen to break your fast, you should not lose heart and leave it altogether”
Despite the fact that the basic requirements of fasting are set out in any church calendar, believers and non-believers have a variety of questions on this topic.
Relief of fasting
It happens that fasting turns out to be difficult or impossible due to health reasons: a person finds himself in a hospital, where he is unable to fast, or strict abstinence from food can lead to harm for health. What should be done in this case?
Fasting of Children
According to ancient pious customs, children in Old Believer families were taught to fast from the age of two or three.
