Грешно ли работать мастером маникюра?.. На вопросы отвечает архиепископ Гурий

0:23 On the 40th day after Easter, this year – May 21st – falls the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord. Let us, Vladyka, remind ourselves of the essence of this great feast. And if the Lord ascended into heaven, does this mean that the souls of the departed ascend to heaven? 2:28 In the Gospel of Matthew we read: "No one can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon." How can we correctly understand these words of Jesus Christ? 3:48 What is the main meaning of Christian married life? Surely it's not only about having children? 5:49 Why is it important to bring your children to church for the Sacraments of Confession and Holy Communion? How can we motivate and prepare them for this? 7:44 What prayer should be recited before and after eating? Should I make the sign of the cross over my food before eating? 9:25 What does it mean to "know how to live" and "not know how to live" from an Orthodox perspective? 10:00 I'm used to relying only on myself. For me, voicing a request is pure punishment. But life is unpredictable, and situations can arise that are impossible to resolve alone. Do you think, Vladyka, that asking is not shameful; is it Christian? 11:56 Why do you think, Vladyka, that idleness is the mother of vices? And what should a person do who is unable to work due to illness or old age? 14:23 On Radonitsa, to tidy up the graves, I had to visit the cemetery in the evening, after work. But I heard that after a certain time one is not allowed to come to the cemetery. Is this true? 15:24 We light a candle at the memorial table and place it in a grain. What should we do with the candle and the grain afterwards? 16:13 A wasp's nest was found at my mother's grave, first in the wreath, then in the oil lamp. Could you tell me what to do in this situation? 16:49 Is it possible to hold a funeral service for someone who drowned while intoxicated? 18:15 My friend is cheating on his wife. I tell him it's wrong, but he doesn't respond. Should I continue my friendship with this person? 19:18 Why does God allow violence and suffering? 21:36 Are there any Pharisees today? 22:41 Is it possible to listen to prayers on audio recordings? 23:03 Icons are usually placed in the corners of houses and apartments. There are also storage rooms, verandas, and hallways. Should there be icons there too? For example, in my parents' house, there was a cross on the wall in the storage room. 24:30 My aunt died. She was alone. Can I take her icons and hang them in my home? 24:40 Is wearing a pectoral cross only permitted around the neck, or can it be on a bracelet or brooch? 25:07 Is it a sin to work as a manicurist? 25:44 Is hell a temporary or eternal place for a person?