Category: Culture

Christianity

The meaning of the icon

Written by Archim. Zinon (Theodore) The icon does not depict, it manifests. It is the manifestation of Christ's kingdom, the manifestation of the transformed, deified creature; of that transformed humanity…

26 August 2022 · 20 min read

Christianity

Archimandrite Zinon – the traveling painter

Archimandrite Zinon (Theodore) is the most famous icon painter of the Russian Orthodox Church and his works - murals, icons, miniatures are known throughout the Orthodox world. In 1992, he…

25 August 2022 · 9 min read

Christianity

The Basilica – the royal home of the new people of God

Written by Ventzeslav Karavalchev for dveri.bg Immediately after Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit created the Church, a rapid development of the Christian communities began - the Gospel spread, worship developed,…

25 August 2022 · 26 min read

Christianity

Why is Moses depicted with horns?

An image in the German edition of Jacob de Teramo's book The Consolation of Sinners, or the Trial of Lucifer against Jesus Christ (Jacobi de Ancharano (alias de Teramo): Litigatio…

23 August 2022 · 6 min read

Culture

What does your favorite flower say about you?

Find out how your favorite flower defines who you are. 1. Roses are classic flowers most associated with romance. Of course, there are both pink and red roses - both…

23 August 2022 · 3 min read

Culture

Do you know what gin is made of?

Gin is an English classic alcoholic drink made from juniper cones, almonds, coriander, pansy root, angelica and other ingredients. The taste and smell of high-quality gin must be accompanied by…

22 August 2022 · 4 min read