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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…
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Sweet only on Saturday: the Swedish tradition that teaches children the things of life
• The "Saturday sweets" tradition began in the 1950s • Children decide for themselves how much of their budget they will invest in candy • The benefit of this tradition…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Japan urges young people to drink more alcohol, the reason will surprise you
The younger generation is drinking less alcohol than their parents, a move that has affected taxes on drinks such as rice wine sake. The national tax agency therefore entered into…
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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…
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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…
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Beards, baths, salt – The most unusual taxes in Tsarist Russia and the USSR
For beautiful eyes and a clean body, substantial sums were paid The fees depended on the social status of the people US residents pay taxes to the government for diapers,…
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Yellow flowers: what do they symbolize and whom to give?
When we look at a certain color, we make associations with certain objects, emotions. It has long been believed that the yellow bouquet is a sign of hatred, but where…