Orthodox Religion in the Modern World.

to know new words; to know some information about Orthodoxy,

its position in the Modern World; to read the text about Orthodoxy, do

different tasks after the text; to know about the traditional orthodox

holidays.

Tasks:

adherents was adopted religious denomination self-governing ecclesial bodies nationally distinct but theologically unified properly conducted was deposed became a department of the government a brief period of freedom from

governmental control

New words:

patriarchate reestablished clergy to escape persecutions reunified parish churches to abolish completely Synod

New words:

Russia Belarus Ukraine Moldova Georgia

Romania Serbia Montenegro

Macedonia Bulgaria Greece Cyprus Lebanon Jordan Syria

New words (countries):

The Eastern Orthodox Church is the second largest Christian church in the world.

Orthodoxy is the religious denomination of the majority of the population in many countries all around the World.

The Orthodox Church is composed of several self-governing ecclesial bodies.

The services of the church are properly conducted each day following a rigid, but constantly changing annual schedule.

The Bible.

Russian Orthodox Church in the Russian Empire.

Russian Orthodox Church in the Soviet Union.

A new period of development of Orthodox Religion.

When was Orthodox Religion adopted in Russia?

In which countries the Religion is official? What is the sacred book of Orthodox Religion? How often the services of the church are

conducted? What place did Russian Orthodox Church take

in the Soviet Union? What can you say about the present situation? Do you think to believe in God is important for

everybody?

Task 1. Answer the questions.

Let’s have a rest!

Many Orthodox Christians annually celebrate Christmas Day January 7 to remember Jesus Christ’s birth, described in the Christian Bible.

Orthodox Christians in Central and Eastern Europe and other parts of the world celebrate Christmas on January 7. The day is a time of reflection, inner thoughts and healing in many eastern European countries. Orthodox Christmas food may include: 1)__________________________________________________________________. The type of food and activity may vary depending on the country’s culture and traditions. In some Orthodox Christian cultures, people walk in procession to seas, rivers and lakes as part of the liturgy on the Orthodox Christmas Day. They make holes in the ice to bless the water if it is frozen.

Christmas Day is a public holiday on January 7 in countries such as Belarus, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Russia, and the Ukraine. Some countries, such as Armenia, observe Christmas Day on January 6. The January 7 celebration of Christmas Day is not a nationwide public holiday2)___________________________________________________________________________.

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who many Christians believe is the son of God. His birth date is unknown because there is little information about his early life. The Gospel of St Matthew in the Bible claims he was born during Herod the Great’s reign. Herod, who was a king of Judaea, died in 4 BCE. Many Christians celebrate Jesus’ birthday on December 25 3) ______________________________________________________________

Saint Nicholas, who is the patron saint of Russia, sailors and children, represents the kind, good, and giving spirit of Christmas. White cloth is used on dinner tables in some countries 4)_____________________________________. Straw may be placed on these tables to symbolize the simplicity of the place where Jesus was born. Candles may be lit to represent the light of Christ and the festive Christmas meal represents the end of fasting.

Orthodox Christmas.

nuts and fresh dried fruit, vegetables and herbs, such as potatoes, peas, and garlic, mushroom soup, honey and so on.

to symbolize purity and the cloth that baby Jesus was wrapped in.

in countries such as Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States.

but there are some who hold tradition by observing the date on January 7.

 

Task 1. Fill in the gaps.

Symbols Public life Food Background  

Task 2. Match the titles and the parts of the text.

Easter is one of ____________________ holidays of the year. important Preparation for Easter starts seven weeks ahead of time with the advent of Lent. ________ don't eat meat, fish and eggs.

believe Also they don’t drink milk. Palm Sunday, the week before Easter, is known as Willow Sunday. People bring home willow branches which ___________________in church. to bless The week is dedicated to preparing for Easter. The Thursday before Easter ___________ Clean Thursday. to call According to the tradition one should bathe before sunrise on this day. The house must be clean too. Good Friday is the day that the _________of the family woman bake "paskha", Easter bread and some other special dishes. On Saturday people go to church for the Easter mass, which lasts all night. There is a tradition to dye eggs. Easter Sunday is a day of singing songs and _________. to eat People usually exchange Easter eggs.

Easter.

Did you like the lesson? What new word did you know? What new information did you know about

Orthodox Religion? Is it interesting and useful for you? Do you want to read some more information

about the Religion?

Level A: to answer the questions of the Quiz.

Level B: to write an opinion essay “Is it important to believe in God?”

Home task:

Thanks for your attention!

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