In the ancient Russian Christian tradition, there was no question of choosing a church as such: the whole family went in the nearest, all the more so the path to it was often not at all close. Today, the majority of the population lives in cities, and several churches, sometimes even of different faiths, can be located at an equal distance from the house.
Instruction manual
1
In choosing a denomination and religion, rely solely on your own common sense and heart. Analyze the dogmas of religion, correlate them with your worldview. Choose what seems right to you.
2
Match your choice with geographic location. The proximity of the church matters if you plan to go there at least once a week. Preferred church at half an hour walk from the house.
3
If there are several churches at approximately the same distance from you, find out in honor of which saints and holidays they were built. Study the history of the memory days of these people or events, their significance in the history, field of science, art or life with which they patronize. Find a response among these descriptions in the events of your life.
4
Visit each of these churches during the service, preferably Sunday morning. Pay attention to the behavior of parishioners and priests, interior decoration. You should not have feelings of depression, irritation, or other negative emotions. Otherwise, it is better to leave the church. Analyze the impression of each service and make a choice based on your own impressions.
note
In order not to cause aggression of the parishioners during the service, come to the church in clothes appropriate for your gender: women - in skirts no higher than the knees and with a covered head, men - in long trousers and without headdresses. Shorts and mini will definitely cause disapproval and comments.
