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Her Orthodox faith--and your marriage
mendeleyev:
During the trip to Sevastopol (Victory Day on 09 May 2014), President Putin visited the Cathedral of St Prince Vladimir Equal to the Apostles.
The President was updated on the history of the cathedral which is considered a symbol of the Orthodox presence in the Black Sea region.
Mr Putin toured the upper church while listening to the church choir as he stopped to light candles and pray. He also visited the lower section of the church where well-known senior Russian naval officers are buried.
The President also briefed on progress with restoration work being done.
In Russian tradition a child is given the name of a saint as the first name or "saint name" and as we know that Mr. Putin's mother had him baptized secretly upon his birth, his first name reflects Saint Vladimir as his "saint name."
Unlike Prime Minister Medvedev who is more outspoken about his faith, Mr. Putin doesn't wear it on his shoulder so to speak but he is much more than a "special occasion" Orthodox person and attends services several times monthly. Given his nature he prefers to blend it with Russian worshipers at small churches in outlying regions of Moscow and Saint Petersburg. As to the blending in efforts, he tries but is much too well-known for such to go unnoticed, especially when accompanied by members of the Federal Security Services.
Brian275:
As for my fiance and I it doesn't matter. She is Russian Orthodox (and a strong believer) and I'm agnostic. She prefers that I "believe in God" and even has given me a cross pendant. But, she's OK with me being an agnostic.
AvHdB:
--- Quote from: Brian275 on November 26, 2016, 09:56:24 PM ---As for my fiance and I it doesn't matter. She is Russian Orthodox (and a strong believer) and I'm agnostic. She prefers that I "believe in God" and even has given me a cross pendant. But, she's OK with me being an agnostic.
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There is a chance that will change upon marriage.
Most Christian Orthodox women are OK with a Protestant faith that confirms the Nicene Creed, second version.
el_guero:
--- Quote from: AvHdB on November 28, 2016, 05:57:44 AM ---
--- Quote from: Brian275 on November 26, 2016, 09:56:24 PM ---As for my fiance and I it doesn't matter. She is Russian Orthodox (and a strong believer) and I'm agnostic. She prefers that I "believe in God" and even has given me a cross pendant. But, she's OK with me being an agnostic.
--- End quote ---
There is a chance that will change upon marriage.
Most Christian Orthodox women are OK with a Protestant faith that confirms the Nicene Creed, second version.
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Great for me.
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