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Articles related to "Orthodox Church"
Orthodox Christmas: Conflicts and celebrations In the Western world we often neglect that there is a vibrant church in the East. In 1954 AD the Eastern and Western churches separated. One book reviewed on BookIdeas.com advanced that Christianity was unified until the Reformation--betraying a lack of knowledge of this schism on the author's part. Anyway, today sections of this Eastern Orthodox Church celebrate Christmas. I thought I would share with you this explanation of the Orthodox traditions and how groups are trying to re-identify with their spiritual past. Many thanks to Brian J Požun for providing this insight. christmas • orthodox • struggles • identity • faith
Estonian Composer Arvo Pärt The Estonian composer Arvo Pärt blends the rich tradition of the Russian Orthodox Church with a 20th-century minimalist sound. minimalism • medieval music • organum • arvo pärt • tintinnabuli
Iconoclasm in the Orthodox Church: Part 1 This article provides a short introduction to the use of icons within the byzantine church and the origins of iconoclasm. icon • iconoclasm • byzantine • leo iii.
Orthodoxy - Catholic or Protestant? People sometimes ask whether Orthodoxy is Catholic or Protestant, but most Orthodox Christians would say Roman Catholics and Protestants are closer to each other than either is to Orthodox Christianity. orthodox • church • christianity • protestant • catholic
Orthodoxy and nationalism Orthodox Christianity often seems to be closely linked with national cultures and nationalism. This article explores some of the historical background to these links. orthodoxy • orthodox • church • churches • christian
Rus: Liturgical Musik Liturgical music is the basis of all Rus music or so it is said. This historical and beautiful form of musical expression needs to be ehrad and appreciated by all. music • church • religion • rus • russia
The Old Believers This article is about the Old believers. This articles explains the causes of their origins and their lifestyle. old believers. russian orthodox church • nikon • patriarch
The Byzantine Rite This article briefly discusses the history of the Byzantine rite. byzantine rite • greek rite • rite of constantinople • liturgical history.
17th Century Russian Orthodox Iconography The great ecclesiastical artforms, Russian icons, are explored within the context of Russian Orthodox history up to and including the seventeenth century. russian icons • iconography • russian orthodox church history • imperial russian art • collecting russian icons
Mission, evangelism and proselytism Orthodox Christians often fail to distinguish between evangelism and proselytism. Some say the Orthodox Church should not evangelise, because "proselytism is wrong". orthodox • christianity • christian • orthodoxy • church
The Custom of Giving Russian Easter Eggs and It's Origins This article, one in a four part series, explores the political and religious influences on the unique Russian gift tradition of giving eggs at Easter. russia • easter eggs • gift-giving • customs • orthodox
St. Nicholas of Myra This is a portrait of St. Nicholas of Myra, best known as Father Christmas or Santa Claus christmas • santa claus • bishop • myra • arius
Religious Persecution in Eritrea As the world rumbles on about the recent political scandals, celebrity embarrassments and sporting achievements, don't forget what happens in countries when no-one's look religious • religion • persecution • beliefs • torture
The Holy Trinity in Orthodox Spirituality The article is about the Christian trinitarian dogma, refering the reader to the meaning in the spiritual life of the believers and comparing errors concerning the dogma. spirituality • filioque • orthodox church • dogma • roman church
The Season of Lent During Lent, fasting, prayer and almsgiving prepare the Christian worshipper for the sorrowful days of Holy Week, which ends in the joy of Easter. lent preparation holy week easter • lent customs traditions • agricultural origin fasting • jesus christ forty 40 days in wilderness • cuaresma carême
Anchorites in the Early Church This article briefly explores the early history of anchorites in the Christian church, including a discussion of stylite saints. anchorite • stylite
Russian Easter Egg-Giving: Religious Influences Part II In this second part in a series on the historical influences on the custom of Easter egg-giving in Russia, the 13th-17th century is explored. The significance of the decorations used on Easter eggs during these periods is discussed. easter eggs • russia • pisanki • icons
The Balkan Peninsula: Part II. Changing Their Religion As they marched and captured the Christian lands, followers of Mohammed recruited new supplicants. The Roman Catholic Church intermittently responded by sending Crusades to protect the Holy Lands. Islamic Arabs formed alliances with Turkic peoples of Eastern Anatolia, and Eastern Church feuded with Western Church. balkan peninsula • turkish history • islamic wars • church rivalry • great schism
Alexander Nevsky of Russia Alexander Nevsky is remembered as a hero for protecting medieval Russia from invaders and negotiating with the Golden Horde. alexander nevsky • alexander nevsky of russia • alexander of novgorod • alexander of the neva • grand prince of novgorod
Baltimore's 12 Ethnic Festivals Since the early 1970s, the ever growing Showcase of Nations Summer program has honored the heritage and customs of the diverse cultures of Maryland's vibrant city. baltimore ethnic festivals • baltimore maryland events • showcase of nations ethnic festivals • food festivals • baltimore festival calendar
BASIL-HERB OF THE YEAR FOR 2003 Basil is Herb of the Year for 2003. This marvelous culinary herb makes a great ornamental. basil • pesto • 'siam queen' basil • all-america selections • 'purple ruffles' basil
Cathar Connections to Gnosticism: Part 2 This article briefly introduces several other possible origins for the Cathar heresy, including the Paulicians and Bogomils. Citations are available upon request. cathar • cathari • heresy • gnostic • nag hammadi
Causes of the War - When Monks Collide part 2 Russia is determined that Orthodox monks will control the Holy Places, and pressures the Sultan accordingly. British and French local diplomats decide strong action is called for, with differing results. benedetti • rose • the porte • stratford de redcliffe • moldavia
East vs. West: Brutality in the Western church This article explores the role of positive and negative anthropology in the actions of the Eastern Orthodox and Western Catholic churches through time. eastern orthodox • inquisition • anthropology • augustine
Ecclesiastical Slavic View of Sex Chapter 1 of "Sex and Society in the World of the Orthodox Slavs" describes the ecclesiastical view of sexuality. sex • sexuality • slavs • slavic • orthodox
Evgeniy Rodionov Soldier Martyr Much of his story has become legendary in a Russia searching for heroes in a war with few of them. evgeniy rodionov • yevgeny rodionov • border of chechnya • boy saint • soldier saint
HALLOWEEN-A HOLIDAY FILLED WITH FUN One of the age-old Halloween customs is bobbing for apples. How did this and the other things we associate with this zany holiday originate? halloween • bobbing for apples • halloween customs • european pagan practices • samhain
Review of 'Czars' "Czars" is an unpretentious treatment of Russian rulers from the Rurik Dynasty to the Romanovs. Great for novice scholars of Russian history. czars • tsars • romanovs • rurik dynasty • russian rulers
Russian Holiday Folklore Stories Christmas celebrations were banned in the Soviet Union, replaced by the New Year holiday. Traditional tales include those of Babushka and Ded Moroz and the Snowmaiden. russian holiday folklore stories • traditional tales mythical characters slavic fairy • grandfather frost ded moroz snowmaiden • babushka three 3 kings caspar melchior balthasar • christmas xmas new year
The Fall of Constantinople, 1453 In 1453 CE, the city of Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Empire. The conquest was one of history's turning points. city of constantinople • constantinople • emperor constantine • byzantium • hundred years war
The Historical St. Nicholas Who is the historical Nicholas and how is he revered in Eastern European countries and traditions? saint nicholas • sinterklaas • historical saint nicholas • historische sinterklaas • bishop of myra
Arvo Part, Life and Works Biography of Arvo Pärt, composer famous for Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten and Bell, and known for the "tintinnabuli" style. arvo part biography • arvo part life and works • arvo part minimalist composer • cantus benjamin britten • part avant-garde composer
Szentendre, the town of artists Szentendre is a town which lies on the right bank of the Danube in the foothills of the Visegrad Hills. Artists' colony was established and the Society of Szentendre Painters was founded. These artists still play a decisive roll in the life of the town as well as in the Hungarian artistic life. szentendre • hungary • europe • painter • museum
Christmas In Eastern, Central and Northern Europe Christmas traditions, markets, customs & more in this wonderful part of the world! christmas • xmas • st. nick • advent • russia
Church and State - The Byzantine Legacy Trends into the Church and State relationship in the Byzantine Empire, and a reflection for the modern time. church • state • byzantine • orthodox • hesychasm
Orthodox Christian Monasticism The article describe the Orthodox Christian Monasticism, its practice, ranks, history and role in the Orthodox Church. monasticism • nuns • monks • novice • schema
History and Literature The history of Russia, is an intrical part of understanding Russian Literature. history • literature • revolts
Ikons or idols? One of the questions Protestants ask about Orthodox Chirstianity is whether the ikons used in the Orthodox Church are not idols. This article explains what Orthodox ikons mean, and why Orthodox Christians regard iconoclasm as a heresy. orthodox • christianity • orthodoxy • ikon • ikons
St. Michael The Archangel This article is about St. Michael and his role as Protector against evil michael • saint • holy father • church • devil
Christmas Traditions in Bulgaria Bulgarian Christmas traditions involve fasting, the singing of carols, special foods like kolak, as well as other practices historically a part of the holiday celebration christmas in bulgaria • christmas traditions • koleda • kolak • fasting
Medieval Bulgaria, Serbia, Russia This is the first in a series of articles that reviews the book "Sex and Society in the World of the Orthodox Slavs, 900-1700" by Eve Levin. sex • slavs • orthodox • orthodoxy • bulgarians
The Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ In many churches this is celebrated on August 6th and it is an important date in the Eastern churches. feast of transfiguration of christ • festival of transfiguration of christ • asharuni • vartavarh • st gregory the illuminator
Orthodox Christian Church and Ecumenism Ecumenism in the Orthodox Church - Definitions, practice, and policies. council • ecumenism • church • religion bishop • doctrine
Rus: Orthodox Ikonography - Part 3 - Ikon Specifics Last part of Ikonography of the Rus. Details about speicifc aspects of ikons their emanings. religion • orthodox • orthodoxy • rus • russian
Where are we going? Orthodox Christianity in Albania and South Africa, and one's personal relationship with God. orthodox • christianity • orthodoxy • church • faith
Africa to Boycott Conference The split in the Christian Church following the 2003 ordination of gay bishop, Gene Robinson, still helps to keep the Anglicans divided nearly five years later. anglican • boycott • lambeth conference • church • uganda
At-Home Culture Camp Tips for creating an at-home culture camp. This is a way to help your internationally adopted child learn about her country of birth. adoption • adopted child • international adoption • culture • country
Bogomil Sect - Bulgaria and Bosnia The Bogomils were a religious sect in both Bulgaria and Bosnia during the Middle Ages. The Bogomils had a widespread peasant following. bogomils • bulgaria • bosnia • orthodox • dualism
Day Trip to Komarno, Slovakia An interesting day trip from the Slovak capital of Bratislava takes you to the bilingual town of Komarno, a town lying on the Danube border with Hungary. komarno town • komarom border • danube crossing • slovak border • bilingual city
International Christmas Traditions Great ways to incorporate international Christmas traditions into your holiday celebration. international christmas traditions • christmas in france • christmas in brazil • christmas in china • christmas in india |
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