Catechism. Brief guide to the Orthodox faith
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The book, written vividly and accessible, is addressed to a wide range of readers who want to get acquainted with the basics of the Orthodox faith. It will be interesting to those who want to more deeply understand the truth of Christianity, and those who would like to tell their loved ones in a simple language. The book will be especially useful for those who are preparing for the sacrament of baptism.
The author is warmly and sincerely step by step leads the reader to understand that the Church is able to turn all his life into a holiday, unless a person wants it.
In the first part, the main religious truths of the Orthodox Church are revealed: we are talking about faith, about God, about Jesus Christ, about the Holy Spirit, about the Church, about the baptism and the resurrection of the dead.
The second section devoted to moral topics speaks of the ten commandments of the Old Testament, about the commandments of bliss, about love for God and love for his neighbor, about sin and repentance, about family ethics, about raising children, about the place of women in Churches.
The third section tells about prayer and worship, the temple and icons, the church calendar and church holidays, about the sacraments and rites.
In addition, topics such as the liturgical vestment of the clergy, church holidays, sacraments and rites in the Orthodox Church, the main types of Orthodox temples, the structure of the altar and iconostasis, etc. In this bright illustrated book, not only set out in words, but also for Cont vitriosity is presented in the form of infographics.
The afterword is given a good parting words of the shepherd for pious and effective life in Christ.
approved by the Department of Religious Education and Catechization of the Moscow Patriarchate 016-028-039, and will be interesting and useful to everyone who wants to systematize their knowledge about the Orthodox Church.
Recommended for publication by the Publishing Council of the Russian Orthodox Church, IS P17-651-3757.
4th edition
The author is warmly and sincerely step by step leads the reader to understand that the Church is able to turn all his life into a holiday, unless a person wants it.
In the first part, the main religious truths of the Orthodox Church are revealed: we are talking about faith, about God, about Jesus Christ, about the Holy Spirit, about the Church, about the baptism and the resurrection of the dead.
The second section devoted to moral topics speaks of the ten commandments of the Old Testament, about the commandments of bliss, about love for God and love for his neighbor, about sin and repentance, about family ethics, about raising children, about the place of women in Churches.
The third section tells about prayer and worship, the temple and icons, the church calendar and church holidays, about the sacraments and rites.
In addition, topics such as the liturgical vestment of the clergy, church holidays, sacraments and rites in the Orthodox Church, the main types of Orthodox temples, the structure of the altar and iconostasis, etc. In this bright illustrated book, not only set out in words, but also for Cont vitriosity is presented in the form of infographics.
The afterword is given a good parting words of the shepherd for pious and effective life in Christ.
approved by the Department of Religious Education and Catechization of the Moscow Patriarchate 016-028-039, and will be interesting and useful to everyone who wants to systematize their knowledge about the Orthodox Church.
Recommended for publication by the Publishing Council of the Russian Orthodox Church, IS P17-651-3757.
4th edition
Author:
Author:Metropolitan Halarion (Alfeev)
Cover:
Cover:Cover with valves
Category:
- Category:Religion & Spiritually
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-906960-25-2
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